2005 Nissan Murano Reviews

We have been left stranded with electrical issues twice, we have had all regularly scheduled maintenance done.

Most recently the SLR Transmission blew. The local Infinity Nissan Dealership offered zero assistance in working with Nissan Canada to find a reasonable way to replace the transmission. The repair cost me $5000.00 and absolutely no warranty extended on the repair. Labour costs were inflated in the initial quote by nearly 40% of what the Nissan book suggests (15 hours labour - they charge $95/hr).

Got the car back with the check engine light on, front windshield washer not working - took a look myself and found both hoses to the jet detached, these were functioning when taken in.

Less than a week after picking the vehicle up there is a yellow puddle under the car, called the dealership and it is either coolant or transmission fluid. Will be getting rid of this for another reliable Volvo (XC90) ASAP. I bought Nissan because they typically are a decent car - if anything goes wrong you are on your own. I have been treated better at Chrysler as a student with a clunker.

Squeal in wheel after a rain.

Exterior paint very thin and scratches easily.

Interior black plastic scratches very easily.

Worst suspension and comfort ride I have ever experienced.

Washers do not squirt water high enough.

Headlights do not align.

Terrible service.

The suspension is terrible and the worst I have ever had in any car.

I have owned over 20 cars and I am 61 years old.

My passengers actually groan and make comments like "Ouch!" and "O my God" when the car goes over the slightest bump or hole.

If the car goes over a large road imperfection the car feels like it has no shocks at all.

So far nothing has gone wrong with it.

Very roomy, comfortable, and plenty of power.

I keep seeing Murano owners complaining of having to use premium fuel. This is NOT true. The inside of the gas cap may recommend that you use premium; however, if you read the owners manual it actually recommends an octane rating of 87. Buying premium fuel for this vehicle is a total waste of money. Contrary to popular belief, premium fuel will not increase your performance or gas mileage. In some vehicles, using premium fuel when it isnt specifically recommended(in the owners manual) can actually hinder performance and cause other problems. It is also not true that ONLY premium gasoline has cleaning agents mixed into it which help clean up engine deposits. All gas, regardless of its octane rating is required to contain the same cleaning agents. It is amazing to me to see how many articles there are, all over the internet about this car requiring premium gas. Does no one read their owners manual?

The navigation system was not able to find my home address even though my neighborhood is actually fully mapped in the system.

There is a throbbing sound that results from rolling down the back windows. Fortunately I don't often roll them down.

The car is beautiful, bold color (I got the Sunlit Copper which is basically metallic orange... with orange leather interior).

It is luxurious, comfortable, and easy to figure out despite all of its bells and whistles.

The drive is smooth and powerful.

The car feels sturdy and substantial.

Wonderful organizational areas inside the car that help to keep it neat.

This is my 2nd Nissan and so far I am in love with this car.