2005 Nissan Murano Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 2%of 987 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 121,718miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the suspension of the 2005 Nissan Murano, 2% of the 987 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 121,718 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I am the original owner of a 2005 Nissan Murano. It has 63500 miles on it and I have been told that both lower control arms are about to fail by my local Nissan dealer. This is a dangerous situation, as these should not be failing with this amount of miles on the vehicle. Nissan refuses to help me with these repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #10293730, filed 2009-11, 63,000 miles“I am the original owner of 2005 Murano. I noticed a problem with hydroplaning soon after purchase, and have always been extremely careful and on guard when driving in rain or even when streets are wet. This would happen with brand new tires and tires that were slightly worn so the tires don't seem to be the problem, unless its the type of tire but its not the tread on the tire. The car came with goodyear eagle p235/65 r18 tires and I have replaced with same tires when Nissan service department advised of tread wear. …”
NHTSA complaint #10534038, filed 2013-08, 104,000 miles“While driving my car the rear passenger subframe busted, caused my car to pull left and right until I could get off to the side of the road safely. I was on a highway traveling about 60mph when this happened. I have contacted Nissan about the subframe problem and they had me take it to a local dealer to be evaluated. Upon evaluation the total cost of having my rear subframe repaired is $5,022.37 invoice number on this quote is q7812. Nissan has a warranty extension on the 2002-2005 altima subframe, for 13 years and unlimited miles. Campaign p5216 and service bulletin ntb05-114b. …”
NHTSA complaint #10917474, filed 2016-10, 129,000 miles“I’ve had my car for seven months now and since then it’s been problem I’ve spent way over money to fix problems both sides driver and passenger side axle popped twice my brake fluid keeps running out but mechanic can’t find leak my lights inside the car comes on and off one day it’s saying I need oil or my brake lights come on than another day they goes off and it always sounds like something dragging on the bottom of the car my kids was hurt because I was driving when the passenger side axle broke while I was driving in traffic”
NHTSA complaint #11492484, filed 2022-11“All of my locks no longer work. I have seen countless complaints about this very issue and nothing is getting done about it. I thought Nissan was suppose to be one of the best out there. I'll never buy another Nissan again if they continue not to assist their customers. I also have the air intake issue, thankfully that was recalled and will be fixed. I had to replace the front struts, oil cooler gasket, front sway bar links and the battery has been changed 3 times now. Very disappointed with Nissan and so embarrassed to even talk about the issues with this car. :(”
NHTSA complaint #10495966, filed 2013-01Related service bulletins
- 10206391Dec 7, 2021STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10188377Feb 12, 2021STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10170198Dec 4, 2020This SKU is a Suspension Ball Joint. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for the outer diameter of the ball joint housing being too small…
- 10152509Nov 12, 2018NISSAN; VIBRATION AND/OR NOISE WHEN MAKING LOW SPEED TURNS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this…
- 10192678Nov 16, 2015IF YOU CONFIRM There is a vibration or judder feeling from the rear of the vehicle; when making, turns, on dry roads, or at low speeds (under 40 MPH), and the vibration does not…
- 10192216Jul 23, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item…
- 10192145Mar 19, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin provides information to identify: - A leaking strut or a shock absorber that qualifies for replacement under warranty. - A strut or shock…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 6% |
| 2020 | 9 | 19% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 3 | 3% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 5 | 4% |
| 2011 | 10 | 7% |
| 2010 | 15 | 8% |
| 2009 | 15 | 2% |
| 2007 | 94 | 14% |
| 2006 | 30 | 4% |
| 2005 | 16 | 2% |
| 2004 | 15 | 2% |
| 2003 | 17 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2005 Nissan Murano
456 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
142 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
118 complaintsElectrical system
102 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
56 complaintsAir bags
52 complaintsBody and structure
35 complaintsFuel system
33 complaintsOther or unknown
32 complaintsEngine
27 complaintsEngine cooling
24 complaintsBrakes
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Nissan Murano
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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