2007 Nissan Murano Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 42about this part
- Share
- 6%of 676 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 42 complaints about the steering of the 2007 Nissan Murano, 6% of the 676 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,000 miles. 1 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 was riding on the highway and almost got hit a couple of times. My car just stalled an shut down. It is a hazard cause myself and my kids could have gotten killed. I have a new serpentine belt , battery is good an alternator is good. My car was driving then all of a sudden it just stalled.”
NHTSA complaint #11217496, filed 2019-06, 85,680 miles“On 2/23/14, I notice there was what appeared to be oil leaking from my truck. I took it to the dealer on 2/26/14, it was the it was the pressure holes leaking which have caused other problems. Rack and pinion (r) side, replace fuel sender two parts. September of 2013, I had to have both right and left control arm repair. This should be a recall and the customer should not have the responsibility of expense.”
NHTSA complaint #10567978, filed 2014-03, 85,154 miles“Bought the car 5 months ago. Was driving awesome. Brand new tires! Very well maintained with lots of paperwork stating work done on vehicle!..:well was driving it the other day with my 2 year old daughter and it started to over heat I immediately pulled over after going 60 MPH on the highway for over an hour. I'm now stuck on the highway with my toddler in the 80 degree weather when I just thought it was my radiator. The state police notice my rear 2 tires slanted , top leaning in bottom leaning out. …”
NHTSA complaint #11257468, filed 2019-09, 160,000 miles“I noticed power steering fluid on the concrete under my vehicle. A mechanic told me my hose was leaking and I found out it cost about $500.00 to fix. I checked with Nissan dealer to see if there was a recall. He told me no. There should be a recall on this problem because it is dangerous. The fluid is all underneath my vehicle. The fluid could ignite by hitting the exhaust pipe or anything hot.”
NHTSA complaint #10470505, filed 2012-08, 86,000 miles“I have a 2007 Nissan Murano that has a little over 37,000. The vehicle was parked and when we came out there was a puddle of oil. It was the steering fluid that was leaking. We just passe the 36,000 warranty and therefore Nissan will not cover it. We were told this would cost no less than $500. Vehicle had no other issues or warning signs. Steering liquid pump was almost empty.”
NHTSA complaint #10345576, filed 2010-07, 37,156 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10243708Sep 21, 2023DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of…
- 10232652Feb 22, 2023DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of…
- 10192597Jul 6, 2015SERVICE INFORMATION When servicing run flat tires or low profile tires: - Special equipment and procedures are required to avoid damage. - Specifically, Tire Pressure Monitor…
- 10192217Jul 23, 2013If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and…
- 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…
- 10039867Jul 22, 2011Nissan: 2003-2007 murano. Information on replacing the power steering hose.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 | 10% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 5 | 5% |
| 2016 | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 | 6 | 3% |
| 2014 | 23 | 16% |
| 2013 | 11 | 15% |
| 2012 | 5 | 4% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 6 | 3% |
| 2009 | 34 | 5% |
| 2008 | 1 | 20% |
| 2007 | 42 | 6% |
| 2006 | 38 | 5% |
| 2005 | 14 | 1% |
| 2004 | 26 | 4% |
| 2003 | 17 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2007 Nissan Murano
221 complaintsSuspension
94 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
75 complaintsBody and structure
69 complaintsEngine
63 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
63 complaintsElectrical system
54 complaintsOther or unknown
54 complaintsAir bags
28 complaintsFuel system
23 complaintsBrakes
21 complaintsWheels
20 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Nissan Murano
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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