2007 Nissan Murano: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Dec 15, 2023 · Body, Suspension · IA

The rear subframe is rusted through in several areas. The rear sway bar connection point on the rear driver side control arm is no longer connected due to rust. The rear tires are slanted inward causing uneven tire wear. The vehicle sways from side to side while driving on any surface that is even slightly slick. The problem was discovered while replacing the rear brakes on the vehicle.

Filed Jul 25, 2023 · Body, Suspension · 101,000 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Murano. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle started swerving side to side without warning. The contact was able to pull over safely. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the front driver’s and passenger’s side subframe was rusted. The control arms and the subframe was replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 101,000.

Filed Jan 7, 2023 · Body, Suspension · ME

When i applied the brakes the car pulled to the right so I brought it to my mechanic to find out the rear control arm bracket pulled out of the sub frame near the body bushing the rest of the car is not rotten only parts of the sub frame

Filed Aug 22, 2022 · Suspension · IA

The rear frame and rear control arms are completely rusted away. We had it looked at when it did not feel right while driving and it smelled like burning rubber when driving short distances. The mechanic refused to service it because of what he saw. It was not safe, which means it is not safe to drive. The tires are tilted in at the top. It is unsafe to drive. It has @ 141k miles. You all are endangering lives if you do not recall for this issue, as I have now seen multiple folks that have also complained about the same issue. WHY IS THERE NO RECALL?? Now we have a vehicle that we can not drive, because it is not safe AND we can not sell, because it is not safe. Please reach out to me on or before 8/25/22, if Nissan is willing to resolve.

Filed Apr 18, 2022 · Body, Suspension · 210,000 miles · MN

The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Murano. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH on wet and snowy roads the tire would go inward. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and informed the contact that the lower control arms needed to be replaced. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency ID Number: 10206391 (Suspension). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 210,000.

Filed Jul 25, 2021 · Suspension · IL

Crossover member is severely deteriorated and sway bar has broken out of the rear crossover member on both sides. Car only has 92,000 miles on it. Lower control arm can come lose and causing the wheel to detach from car. Sway bar was dragging the ground and upon inspection, noticed the deteriorated rear crossover.

Filed Jun 17, 2021 · Suspension · IL

Upon driving my vehicle, my ABS and AWD lights came on and it felt as though the abs brakes were engaging, despite being on a flat, dry road driving at low speed. My car was making a very slight, difficult to hear noise coming from the rear, a knocking noise of sorts. I also began hearing a high pitched, whirring noise as well, though I could not identify the location or source. Upon inspection by a mechanic, I was informed that 1. The rear subframe was rusted and would need to be replaced as it was causing the control arms to move when they should not. 2. Front driver's side wheel bearing was causing the high pitched "whirring noise" and needed to be replaced. I was told to take vehicle to a body shop to repair the subframe problem. I had the front wheel bearing replaced at the auto mechanic. However, the high pitched noise that I was told was caused by the bearing, still persisted. I then decided to tow the vehicle to the body shop as upon visual inspection under my vehicle, the rear sway bar was resting on my exhaust and I felt it u safe to drive. Spoke with the body shop owner the next day, he informed me that my car was very unsafe and could not be driven because the rear subframe was so rusted and corroded, there "is practically nothing left to it." Body shop owner said that this could result in a dangerous, possibly fatal accident.

Filed Jan 14, 2020 · Body, Suspension · 114,953 miles · AA

Was driving 50km/h with my grandson in the car on a side street when we heard a loud bang and then something dragging on the ground, I pulled over and got out to find the control arm had broken the subframe and hit the ground. Thankfully my self and my grandson were ok and the compressed spring for the rear suspension did not come out of its holder.

Filed May 24, 2019 · Body, Suspension · 145,000 miles · PA

I own a 2007 nissan murano sl awd. I have taken the vehicle to my local nissan dealer for almost all of the service to my car. I took the car to another local mechanic to verify the need for lower front control arms. The nissan dealer quoted ~ $900 for this service. To my surprise, my 2nd mechanic; who I have done business with for years, tells me that I don't need control arms but a new sub frame. The rear subframe on the murano is completely rusted. It is almost to the point where the rear axle can collapse. I did a search and discovered there are numerous nissan murano and quest owners that have this problem. This is a major safety issue. Nissan has to have known about this. But what really bothers me the most is that my local nissan dealer did not mention this to me. My car has been in that shop dozens of times over the years. It is there for state inspection every year............and no one noticed.

Filed Jul 9, 2018 · Body, Wheels · 150,000 miles · OH

Rear subframe is rusted through and control arms that hold wheels on are pulling apart. Two mechanics have deemed this vehicle unsafe to drive due to a rusted frame.

Filed Jun 7, 2018 · Electrical, Suspension · 190,000 miles · KY

Rear crossmember has rusted connecting control arms. Causing SUV to slide through curves and extreme camber in rear tires. Wearing out new tires and almost causing me to wreck

Filed Feb 1, 2018 · Steering, Wheels · 25 miles · PA

The left front lower ball joint is ready to fall out as well as the rear crossmember frame is broken in half on the right side.