Rear subframe where it connects to shock mounts is completely rusted through at both sides of the car. Causes the tops of the wheels to bow in and is undrivable
2004 Nissan Murano suspension problems
15 complaints (2% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 113,000.
- owner complaints
- 15
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 113,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Front1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Nissan Murano suspension problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2004 Nissan Murano owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The rear k frame rusted out ,all of a sudden the vehicle started swaying out of control on gravel or wet roads, no rust on the vehicle except the rear k frame, I parked the vehicle because it's unsafe to drive , I understand that this is a problem that effects more than just mine and I hope it's recalled or something is done about it, thank you for looking into it
My vehicle has been named in 4 recalls but my VIN number isn't included in any of them when I take it into the nissan dealership even though every recall that has been reported is what has been either a recurring issue with my vehicle or something that has been starting to show some symptoms.
The rear chassis severely rusted through causing the rear lower control arm to break off causing the wheel to severely sit at an off-angle. Rendering the car inoperable and cannot be driven for fear of tires flying off. Purchased at $6000 w/84,000 mile car now has only 113,000 miles.the car body and the interior is in excellent condition. Son rarely used the car while at college as he lived on campus. Now he has no car as the car is dangerous and inoperable. Seen a large number of rusted complaints online regarding nissan and it needs to be recalled and fixed. He had the car only 3 yrs.
My 2004 nissan murano jerks to the left side as you give it gas and driving. It just jerks on it's own and heads in the direction of anything or object that's on the passenger side. I had a broken motor mount and told that was all it was and by replacing it that it would stop doing the jerking. I changed the motor mount, which needed replaced anyway, but it didn't correct the problem. This is very dangerous as it can put you into another car, ditch, tree, etc.. I've sent this problem in before and I've had no response. This issue needs to be addressed!!! I have 2 small children in my car alot of the time and it's too dangerous to even put their lives, my life, and other cars in the way of this hazard. I could kill multiple innocent people by driving my car. I purchased this car used about a year ago and the problem has only gotten worse. I've checked for recalls and there's not a recall for this previous cause. It does it all the time on any road. Can you please look into this situation for me? It has done this since I purchased the car
My wife was leaving the house I was in the driveway when she left . I noticed the right rear tire was toe out thought it was just me . When she returned it was toe out on right side and toe in on left side. Pulled right rear tire off upon further examination found the sub frame to be rotted thru at the latteral arms. I had to clean area as best as possible to weld a small steel plate to it so my wife could still go to work ,good thing we a few miles away so she drove on city streets to stay off highway due to speeds.now the car sits in the back yard,removed plates car is useless for scrap and to much to pay for repairs.waiting to see if nissan is going to make right with this issue, to issue a recall. That way after the recall I can re-register the vehicle.
The rear cradle is rusting that will likely result in a significant expense to replace. This nissan murano has less than 140,000 miles and the rest of it is in good condition. This is unsatisfactory!
I contacted nissan on 12/20/17 after I drove my 2004 nissan murano (purchased 8/18) and I heard a loud clunk as my son and I were on a college tour. I drove the car to my mechanic and when I showed him the problem, he wondered how I was able to drive the car when the back wheels were "toed" inward. He put it on the lift and told me that the sub frame was disintegrated. The car only has 124,000 miles on it. I contacted nissan and they had me take the car to a nissan dealership to have them diagnose it. It was as my mechanic had said, the rear sub frame was completely disintegrated by rust, un-drivable. The front sub frame is totally fine, no rust. I have done some research on my own and from one website I have found approximately 10 others that have had the same thing happen to their cars; some the same year and same mileage. I do not think this is a strange coincidence. I feel that there is something wrong beyond "normal wear and tear". Nissan refuses to admit that there is a bigger problem and the extremely hazardous situation that is happening. If the sub frame would have collapsed while I was driving on the interstate my son, myself and god only knows who else on the road that would have been injured by car parts flying all over the road. I do not have pictures of the car but the mechanic knows and it has taken him a month to fix my car (still don't have it back) and a 3500.00 price tag on the repairs.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan murano. While driving 25-30 MPH in inclement weather, the vehicle became uncontrollable without warning. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the rear subframe was extremely corroded. The contact stated that the upper control arm subframe was detached due to corrosion. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 83,292.
Coil spring on right front strut split and dug into tire causing the tire to blow-out while driving.
Questions about the 2004 Nissan Murano suspension
Does the 2004 Nissan Murano have suspension problems?
Owners have filed 15 complaints about the suspension of the 2004 Nissan Murano, 2% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2004 Nissan Murano suspension problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 113,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Nissan Murano suspension?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Nissan Murano have bad suspension?
The Nissan Murano model years with the most suspension complaints are 2007 (94 complaints), 2006 (30 complaints) and 2003 (17 complaints).
Other 2004 Nissan Murano problems
Transmission 143Visibility 133Electrical 110Seats 94Engine 82Locks 48Acceleration 35Fuel system 35Body 29Steering 26Brakes 20Airbags 7Driver assistance 7Seat belts 7Wheels 5Lights 4Tires 3
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