2006 Nissan Murano LS review from North America
"Excellent car, but will be obsolete soon"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Torn sunroof gasket - need to get fixed by the dealer.
Squealing/squeaking brakes - dealer says they can't fix this.
The dealer replaced a bad brake spring.
The cup holders in the back seat are very flimsy and cheap, and will break easily. The dealer said he couldn't fix this because this is not stocked and has to be ordered. The dealer never called back so I assume the part was never ordered.
General comments?
The Nissan Murano is very good car with a few faults. It will suck gas (16-17 MPG) in city driving if you have a lead foot, but gets 24+ MPG on the highway.
We have had some trouble getting the dealer to fix even minor issues. The squeaking brakes drive my wife crazy, but the dealer refuses to fix this problem.
I tried to talk my wife out of buying the sunroof (moonroof?) but she insisted. As I expected the sunroof gasket has already torn. The sunroof hasn't started to leak yet and I'm trying to get my wife to take in the vehicle before the warranty expires.
These crossovers will eventually be replaced by plug-in hybrids that will get much better mileage. I wouldn't buy a new car now unless it gets 30+ MPG.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 7 miles |
| Most recent distance | 16000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Windstar |
| Date of Entry | 21st July, 2008 |