2008 Nissan Murano problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (2) · Structure (1) · Steering (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (50)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2026-04-13 · NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certification label and vin plate replacement service information because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “certification label” or “vin plate/label” may be needed. hint: certification label = fmvss (federal motor vehicle safety standards) label. these items may be availabl
Structure:body 2026-04-13 · NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certification label and vin plate replacement service information because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “certification label” or “vin plate/label” may be needed. hint: certification label = fmvss (federal motor vehicle safety standards) label. these items may be availabl
Electrical System 2024-05-21 · NTB13-107G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vehicle key not detected / authenticated, engine will not start this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Electrical System 2024-05-21 · NTB13-027D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
can communication – network diagnostic flow chart this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Electrical System 2024-05-21 · NTB10-066C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
can communication codes – diagnostic tips and guidelines this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Visibility/Wiper 2024-04-30 · NTB17-019H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
window glass warranty information this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Showing the 6 most recent of 50 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-01-15 · Steering“when riding over 50 miles when you gas the car it goes to the left and when you let of the gas it goes to the wright, i think it is the bushing of the chassis.…”
2016-07-10 · Power Train“takata recall, "i bought a used murano 2008and i think i have the problem cvt transmission issue. i press the gas pedal and the car doesn't move until the rpm is over 2000 and then it just kinda surges forward a bit. i didn't notice it during the test drive and it just showed up after being stuck in traffic about 1 hrs. i'm a little disappointed, a…”
2015-02-05 · Power Train · 65,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan murano. while the vehicle was idling, it failed to accelerate and all the instrument panel lights illuminated. the vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the transmission failed. the vehicle was repaired. the contact also stated that the air bag warning light flashed intermittently. the vehicle was dia…”
2009-01-16 · Exterior Lighting“the tail lights on the 2008 nissan murano are a safety hazard. they blink at a rate that is visible, leaving dotted red trails in one's vision. they are also excessively bright, blinding cars behind them. *tr…”
2008-06-04 · Structure · 2,000 mi“i have a new 2008 murano. i've had this particular problem fixed three times and the part is broken again. i believe it to be a manufacturing defect related to poor design. the charger located on the passenger side of the car below the dashboard pops out of the dash and the wires come out with it. it's very flimsy and poorly designed. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.