Frame Rust Problems of Nissan Murano

Nissan Murano owners have reported 25 problems related to frame rust (under the structure category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Nissan Murano based on all problems reported for the Murano.

1 Frame Rust problem of the 2003 Nissan Murano

Failure Date: 06/20/2021

Rear subframe completely rusted cant believe Nissan used such cheap steel.

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2 Frame Rust problem of the 2007 Nissan Murano

Failure Date: 04/28/2021

The rear sub frame is completely rusted in two. The rear sway bar fell off in the highway while driving. The vehicle was in motion.

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3 Frame Rust problem of the 2009 Nissan Murano

Failure Date: 01/19/2021

When traveling down the road you can hear a very audible squeak and clunk coming from the passenger rear of the vehicle. After arriving home I pulled into the garage to determine the location of the noise, I placed a jack under the rear door on the pinch weld and raise the wheel off the ground and removed the tire. Upon further inspection I noticed the the right rear subframe which connects to the rear frame of the vehicle was completely rusted from top to bottom with only a fraction of the metal remaining around the bushing. The driver side rear subframe connection is also rusted from top to bottom, the subframe on the driver is contacting about 90 percent of the bushing the passenger side of the subframe is contacting about 10 percent of the bushing. The rust on the rest of the vehicle frame and front subframe is slightly rusted. My vehicle is 2009 Nissan Murano with 160,000 miles. This is my main vehicle for transportation for my kids and family. This issue has been known to Nissan as many people have notified Nissan of this manufacturing issue. This had been an issue on the 2006 Nissan altima in which Nissan issued a recall for the rear subframe rusting which is the same issue this and many other Nissan Murano owners are having but Nissan has not yet issued a recall.

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4 Frame Rust problem of the 2009 Nissan Murano

Failure Date: 09/16/2020

The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that the rear sub frame was extremely rusted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who called an unknown local dealer located in new jersey. The dealer offered no assistance. The manufacturer's consumer affairs was made aware of the failure and declined to offer assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000.

5 Frame Rust problem of the 2007 Nissan Murano

Failure Date: 06/30/2020

Rusted sub frame stationary I notice it when replacing rear tires.

6 Frame Rust problem of the 2005 Nissan Murano

Failure Date: 03/19/2020

Hi just discovered my 2005 Murano has total rust on subframe to the point car unsafe to drive. Are there any recalls for repairs or this occurring frequently. This is a serious safety hazard. If it wasn't for my mechanic friend something bad could have happened or I could have caused an accident. I was driving on the highway on dry pavement and when going over bumps notice car shifting quite a bit to the point of almost losing control. When I parked my car noticed one of my rear tires was slanted inward. My mechanic saw it and said not to drive it.

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7 Frame Rust problem of the 2007 Nissan Murano

Failure Date: 10/09/2019

Tl- the contact owns a 2007 Nissan Murano. The contact noticed that the vehicle's frame was rusting near the k frame, which is underneath in the rear of the vehicle and supports the vehicle's suspension. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who stated that the part needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and opened case number 37494439. The approximate failure mileage was 169,005. Gl.

8 Frame Rust problem of the 2007 Nissan Murano

Failure Date: 09/13/2019

When driving down the road noticed that the vehicle began to get a little shaky. When stopped and looks, notice that the back wheels we're not straight. Took to a mechanic and was informed that the lower frame was ruste and falling to pieces. . Rust was not noticed on any other part of the vehicle. Car was deemed unsafe by the mechanic.

9 Frame Rust problem of the 2007 Nissan Murano

Failure Date: 07/22/2019

Car was taken for inspection and the rear subframe was rusted and severely damaged. Mechanic reported that car was unsafe to drive. The vehicle has no body damage and was never in an accident to my knowledge.

10 Frame Rust problem of the 2007 Nissan Murano

Failure Date: 07/10/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2007 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that the frame was rusted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who confirmed that the rear end of the vehicle was completely rusted and the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to call the dealer. The vehicle was taken to don franklin lexington Nissan (859-263-5020, located at 3360 richmond rd, lexington, ky 40509) where it was diagnosed that the rear cradle assembly was rusted through and was at the point of breaking into two. The contact stated that no other part of the vehicle was rusted. The contact was advised not to drive the vehicle home. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 144,000.

11 Frame Rust problem of the 2006 Nissan Murano

Failure Date: 04/24/2019

The frame rusted through. I was very lucky that I didn't get in an accident! very disappointing on Nissan. I drive at highway speeds I would have lost control, rear end totally collapse, wheels are tilted in and lost traction.

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12 Frame Rust problem of the 2007 Nissan Murano

Failure Date: 02/05/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2007 Nissan Murano. While driving 25 mph, the 4wd and abs indicators illuminated. When the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle pulled to the left. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the subframe was rusted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 111,000.

13 Frame Rust problem of the 2006 Nissan Murano

Failure Date: 01/17/2019

Extreme rusting on frame, being advised that this 12 year old Murano would not even pass next inspection due to the rust.

14 Frame Rust problem of the 2007 Nissan Murano

Failure Date: 12/13/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2007 Nissan Murano. While driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle swerved independently. In addition, the contact noticed that the threads on both rear tires were completely gone. The vehicle was taken to an independently mechanic where it was diagnosed that the subframe was rusted and caused the tires to lose threading. The vehicle was not repaired. The mechanic contacted an unknown Nissan dealer who advised the contact to call the manufacturer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there were no warranties on the vehicle and the tires. The approximate failure mileage was 197,000.

15 Frame Rust problem of the 2007 Nissan Murano

Failure Date: 12/10/2018

Noticed when driving on the road with slight snow, vehicle started fish tailing whenever accelerating over 30mph. Went to the nearest gas station and noticed rear tires were tilted in. Upon further investigation, when vehicle was lifted, there was severe rust on the subframe and cracked. Upon leaving the shop, it was noticed that the driver side rear tire was tilted in further and muffler was significantly dropped. Unable to drive vehicle due to subframe collapsing due to rust. Vehicle was inspected at t&w tires. Driving on city streets in sioux city, IA when the fish tailing was occurring.

16 Frame Rust problem of the 2006 Nissan Murano

Failure Date: 11/19/2018

While driving the vehicle the driver noticed that the vehicle became shaky and was difficult to control nearly causing the driver to go off the road. Driver took the vehicle took vehicle to have it checked out, upon further inspection, discovered that the rear subframe had nearly rusted completely through.

17 Frame Rust problem of the 2007 Nissan Murano

Failure Date: 10/31/2018

I was pulling out of a gas station when a friend pointed out that the muffler/exhaust pipes of vehicle were hanging very low to the ground. Mechanic inspected it and rear subframe rusted through and broken. The rear wheels are worn on the inside and are misaligned. They are tilting in towards each other. The vehicle was deemed unsafe to drive. I contacted Nissan consumer affairs. I was told that there was not a recall and that I would need to take the vehicle to a Nissan dealership to have them look at it and for the repair. I was given a case # and asked to provide proof of ownership. I recently purchased the vehicle from a family member. As the car was inoperable I had aaa tow it to the nearest Nissan dealership. The dealer quoted me an estimate repair cost of $5,279; parts and labor.

18 Frame Rust problem of the 2005 Nissan Murano

Failure Date: 09/14/2018

Subframe broke between the rear wheels while driving on city street. Mechanic inspected it and subframe is rusted from inside out. Mileage on the car is 150,000 miles and I am the first owner that took very good care of the car, from keeping it in my garage, to regular maintenance and car washing to prevent rust. Car is inoperable waiting for the part to come in for replacement for 6 days. Nissan had a recall on this model for 2003-2007 year of manufacturing, however I had not received any notice.

19 Frame Rust problem of the 2007 Nissan Murano

Failure Date: 07/09/2018

Rear subframe is rusted through and control arms that hold wheels on are pulling apart. Two mechanics have deemed this vehicle unsafe to drive due to a rusted frame.

20 Frame Rust problem of the 2007 Nissan Murano

Failure Date: 04/19/2018

Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Nissan Murano. The frame cradle is rusted out. The contact was informed about the complaints on the structure. The failure mileage was 90000. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds the vehicle was wobbling. The vehicle was taken to a independent mechanic where the contact diagnosed the vehicle and stated the rear frame cradle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer cochran Nissan located at 3355 william penn hwy pittsburgh PA 15238 where informed that the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and opened case number 30979030 but no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 90,000. Ap.

21 Frame Rust problem of the 2006 Nissan Murano

Failure Date: 12/21/2017

Subframe rust through and broke, causing lost control of car. Car became dangerous and unsafe to drive, with expensive repairs due to the break. Research shows that many people with the same car, or similar years, have had same issue. Brake of subframe was while moving on highway, causing drift of car with no control of back wheels, putting myself and other cars in danger. . Read more...

22 Frame Rust problem of the 2003 Nissan Murano

Failure Date: 12/13/2017

While driving the vehicle the driver noticed that the vehicle became shaky and was difficult to control nearly causing the driver to go off the road. Driver took the vehicle to a local mechanic who, upon further inspection, discovered that the rear subframe had nearly rusted completely through. The vehicle is a 2003 with around 130,000 miles. The vehicle is used primarily to drive to and from work on paved highways. When researching the issue further, I noticed that there were multiple other owners of first generation Nissan Muranos who experienced similar issues, including one whose frame actually broke in half while driving (thankfully that did not happen in our case). The issue appears to relate to the frame and/or sealant on the frame corroding due to the salt used on the roads during the winter time in the northern us. Our vehicle is driven in michigan. Nissan conducted recalls for similar issues with other models (altima, pathfinder and infinity qx4) which shows this is not an isolated event. As such, I feel this issue is presents a serious safety risk to the driver, passengers and other motorists. I contacted Nissan consumer affairs and was told that there was not recall and that I would need to take the vehicle to a Nissan dealership for the repair and then submit a complaint which would be escalated to the regional team but, that they were unlikely to provide any support. However, as the car is currently inoperable, this is not possible so the repair will need to be done by the local, certified mechanic. If you need any further information, please let me know. I can be reached at krbennetts@gmail. Com or by phone at 480-202-1648.

23 Frame Rust problem of the 2007 Nissan Murano

Failure Date: 12/12/2017

2007 Nissan Murano 1) vehicle began to drive in a sideways motion,on main city street: turned out that majority of frame rusted out. 2) driver and passenger windows go down while vehicle engine is turned off.

24 Frame Rust problem of the 2007 Nissan Murano

Failure Date: 08/15/2017

The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Murano. While driving various speeds and approaching a stop, the vehicle began to violently vibrate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rear driver and passenger side tires were worn and the subframe was rusted. The independent mechanic informed the contact to take the vehicle to a Nissan dealer. The vehicle was taken to crowley Nissan (1451 farmington Ave, bristol, CT 06010 (860) 540-0555) where it was diagnosed that the subframe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was out of warranty, but did not offer any further assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

25 Frame Rust problem of the 2006 Nissan Murano

Failure Date: 06/19/2017

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Murano. While driving at any speed, the vehicle shook without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rear frame was rusted out and referred the contact to the dealer. The dealer was contacted at 414-586-5400 where it was recommended that a diagnostic test be performed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 178,000.


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