2007 Nissan Murano: doors won't lock, open or latch

Filed Aug 29, 2019 · Electrical · 35,000 miles · ME

We have had trouble multiple times with the rear hatch not opening electrically (the only way to open it).we have had troubles with the door locks either not locking or just some locking at this moment neither key bob will lock or unlock them.

Filed Oct 3, 2016 · Body · 90,000 miles · CA

Exterior driver side door handle broke. Cheap plastic fell apart. Dealer won't cover cost to fix.

Filed Apr 9, 2016 · Electrical · 89,000 miles · CA

The power door locks on the front passenger door and trunk will not open when the weather is warm. The nissan dealer says the actuators are probably to blame and it is a common problem. The repair is about $600 per lock. There is no key hole to use to gain access from the outside. The only key access is the driver's door. This creates a safety problem, especially for trunk access by elderly folk, who have to climb into the trunk area to open the trunk.

Filed Dec 7, 2015 · Locks · 138,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan murano. The contact stated that the rear door latch would not open. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 138,000.

Filed May 12, 2014 · Electrical, Seats · 60,000 miles · CA

1. This is safety hazard and my biggest concern driver seat, left bracket broke. I was told by nissan dealer this is common problem but not covered by my platinum extended warranty which I purchased at team nissan in oxnard, ca I was also told the entire seat needs to be replaced to fix this problem. I have seen online that many people have had the same part break. I would hate to think about how this seat might break completely loose in a crash causing the driver to be propelled out the front windshield & possibly killed. Nissan needs to recall & fix this part! 2. Passenger front window goes up & down randomly. .I have to keep the windows locked so it doesn't go down making my car vulnerable for theft because more than a few times I came out in the morning to find it down. Also, when trying to put it up, once it closes it then rolls right back down. 3. Electric door locks sometimes don't all lock with key fob. Usually driver door & sometimes other doors don't lock when using key fob. I have to check all four doors every time I lock the car.

Filed Oct 23, 2011 · Locks · 35,000 miles · NM

1. The right front door lock is not locking/unlocking with the remote nor either of the interior buttons. 2. The rear hatch is not locking/unlocking also. This is a huge safety issues. Being unable to open the right front door without leaning over from the driver's seat or using the key can make it nearly impossible to enter or exit the vehicle in an emergency. Having researched this online, this is an ongoing issue with the nissan and infinity suvs. Nissan is aware of the issue simply because of the availability of the replacement parts being instock at the dealerships. Nissan needs to take responsibility for the safety of owners and users of their products. There should be a notice sent to their dealers and, when the locking mechanism fails, needs to be replaced by nissan at their expense.

Filed Oct 19, 2011 · Locks · LA

The door lock on the front passenger door may or may not lock or unlock with the key remote or the door lock buttons on the outside latch and inside door. This becomes a safety issue while driving, as I like to keep my doors locked in the event of an attempted carjacking.

Filed Nov 30, 2010 · Locks · 50,000 miles · GA

The power door lock actuator on my 2007 nissan murano with 50k have quit working. So why is it a safety issue? You can use this justification when filing: 1. Having a secure environment is paramount in certain neighborhoods. When locking the doors it's imperative nobody can gain access at will by walking up to the car. If anyone can simply open the door to gain access, carjacking, injury, or even murder is easier. If the doors locked properly this provides a more secure environment for this type of scenario. 2. Nissan knowing there is a security problem with their locking mechanism and not recalling them for safety concern is negligent. It's an open door to a lawsuit if someone were to be murdered due to a door that didn't lock, although the driver pushed the lock button and heard the locking noise. Remember, in this case there's no obvious indication the door isn't locked unless someone walks up and opens it from the outside. The drive "thinks" the door is locked, when in reality it's an "open door" for carjacking or robbery. This failure is an intermittent of operation. Sometimes the doors lock ok, other times they don't. In addition, sometimes the doors unlock ok, other times they don't. 3. In emergencies it's important to be able to unlock doors quickly. Since 99% of the time we all use the button to lock and unlock doors, using the manual locking lever is unfamiliar. And the murano's design is such that it's not easy to comprehend if it's not your car, for instance a rental car. I can easily understand how some people would be confused how unlock a door using the manual level in an emergency when they virtually have no experience with it. In emergencies every second counts. The locking/unlocking solenoid malfunctioning is clearly a high risk in emergency scenarios. Some people who cannot afford the $1600 to have all the solenoids replaced (as quoted by dealers) will forgo getting them fixed, putting their family members at risk. Nissan recall.

Filed Oct 15, 2010 · Body, Locks · 32,000 miles · CA

After 32,000 miles my 2007 nissan murano door locks began opening a closing while driving. This began after replacement of battery by dealer. The door locks open and close with no with no specific timing. Sometimes clicking occurs immediately other times after a half hour of driving. Went to dealer and they could not duplicate. Now passenger door and rear door locks do not unlock unless double click of the door switch on drivers door. Dealer suggested I return to replace the actuator. I am concerned this may be very expensive. This should be a vehicle recall due to the low miles year and make of vehicle. So why is it a safety issue? 1. Having a secure environment is paramount in certain neighborhoods. When locking the doors it's imperative nobody can gain access at will by walking up to the car. If anyone can simply open the door to gain access, carjacking, injury, or even murder is easier. If the doors locked properly this provides a more secure environment for this type of scenario. 2. Nissan knowing there is a security problem with their locking mechanism and not recalling them for safety concern is negligent. It's an open door to a lawsuit if someone were to be murdered due to a door that didn't lock, although the driver pushed the lock button and heard the locking noise. Remember, in this case there's no obvious indication the door isn't locked unless someone walks up and opens it from the outside. The drive "thinks" the door is locked, when in reality it's an "open door" for carjacking or robbery. This failure is an intermittent of operation. Sometimes the doors lock ok, other times they don't. In addition, sometimes the doors unlock ok, other times they don't. In emergencies it's important to be able to unlock doors quickly. Since 99% of the time we all use the button to lock and unlock doors, using the manual locking lever is unfamiliar.

Filed Jul 29, 2008 · Locks · IA · 1 injury

I opened the driver's door and the door latch snapped close on my index finger. I had to open the door latch to release my finger. Seven stitches, xrays of the finger and a tetanus shot followed. Not a pleasant experience, this occurred on a 2007 nissan murano.