2007 Nissan Murano: harsh or hard shifting

Filed Oct 14, 2020 · Engine · 110,000 miles · CT

While driving on freeway (in middle of nowhere)car started jerking/shaking/vibrating & clunking/banging sound, felt like driving over millions of nails. Car could barely drive at 40 MPH in slow lane w/hazards until I could get to safety an hour away. Car cannot go above 5 MPH to get it home. Rpm going wacky no power when step on gas but engine revs. Engine light on steady then flashes when car gets going at only 5 MPH (cannot go faster) but I finally got the car home & I was safe. Now car can't be driven & must be towed to a garage. Car has oil leak & I replaced the oil pan along with faulty alternator which killed battery just 2 months ago. Bought car used 2/1/20. Has 110,000 miles now. Engine hot/smells hot but temp gauge doesn't reflect that. I was nearly killed on freeway by passing tractor trailers & traffic having to speed by me recklessly when it happened to avoid collision-no warning. Very dangerous & scary. I see there are nearly 600 other cases exactly like this!!! Single mom with 2 kids in car - very dangerous. This should be recalled. It sounds by reading complaints that it's the transfer case?

Filed Dec 4, 2019 · Suspension · 154,000 miles · OH

Recently my wife had been informing me of a problem on our 2007 nissan murano was unstable when being driven, and makes loud clunking noises when turning and reversing at low speed. I drove the SUV myself on december 2nd, and while turning a corner at a major intersection it went over a small bump or manhole cover. At that time the rear end of the car fishtailed, and I nearly lost control of the vehicle. The rest of the drive home the vehicle felt unstable while driving at approximately 35 MPH on a dry, smooth, and straight road. Upon arriving home, about 1 mile from where the incident happened I noticed the driver side rear wheel was cambered inwards about 10-15 degrees. I contacted my mechanic by phone, and he told me to not drive the car and have it towed to his independent repair shop for an inspection. When he lifted the vehicle off the ground he discovered the problem. He sent me the attached picture, and said the vehicle's subframe has 'extreme' rust which is unusual for only being 12 years old, and that it is 'not safe to drive'. Additionally I have read many articles of other nissan vehicles having problems with corrosion underneath the vehicle for states that use road salt in the winter. Currently there is a repair campaign going on with nissan altima corrosion issues, and I am concerned many other murano have the same problem as mine. I have also contacted nissan, and opened a safety concern with them. The reference number is 38078953 nissan says there are no recalls or campaigns with this 2007 nissan murano for corrosion.

Filed Jul 25, 2017 · Suspension · 144,000 miles · MN

While driving my vehicle, I heard a loud clunk from the rear of the vehicle. At the next intersection when I attempted to stop, it veered sharply to the left, almost into oncoming traffic. I was able to drive it to a local repair shop for inspection. They indicated the entire rear sub frame broke in half and separated from the vehicle. I have ready many threads of drivers experiencing the same thing. These vehicles are a danger on the road.

Filed Nov 18, 2015 · Engine, Transmission · 65,000 miles · FL

All motor mounts and transmission mounts failed at 65,000 and brought into repair at 74,000 miles. Extreme scary vibration when driving. Thump and clunking and banging sound on engine when depressing the gas pedal. Very expensive $2,900.00 repair at nissan dealer.

Filed Sep 17, 2014 · Seats · 105,000 miles · CA

Sat in car to take daughter to school. Heard a loud clunk and my driver's side seat broke. The rear bracket came loose and now my seat wobbles/bounces all over the place. Over bumps it's worse. Turning a corner sends me up against the door. I find myself grabbing the steering wheel for balance and that causes my car to swerve. Hubby thought I was exaggerating until he sat in seat. Looked online and saw many similar complaints. Called nissan and the service advisor said it's a common problem and I should call nissan to see if they will cover parts. It's a safety issue!!! If nissan is aware there's this big of a problem why no recall? Because no one has died?? Seems that's the only way they will make this right. Right now I'm using the "fix" the guy before me used....piece of wood under the seat to keep it stable enough to drive. Quoted $1700 parts and labor.

Filed May 17, 2014 · Transmission · 79,000 miles · WI

Trouble accelerating accompanied by loud screeching noise, followed by loud clunking. Diagnosed as transfer case severely cracked at 79000 miles. 2 nissan dealers agreed this was a defective part with history of problems, but not recalled, and only warranteed to 60,000 miles. Ridiculous. About a 3300$ repair.

Filed May 28, 2011 · Transmission · 30,000 miles · CA

Unfortunately I did no advanced research on the nissan murano and now we are resting among the group of other upset murano owners. A month ago we purchased a used 2007 murano sl awd with 29,000 miles. After a week of driving it we made a moderately slow stop as we approached a red-lighted intersection. The vehicle surged forward as the brakes were being applied. We could feel the anti-lock brakes begin to pulse at the pedal. The usual quite transmission began to make shifting noises as it argued with an engine that was rising in RPM. With a loud and pronounced clunk and my head was thrust into the headrest restraint pad. The vehicle stopped just before impacting the rear of a car before us. This has happened twice, with repeat visits to the dealer for repairs. They say they find nothing wrong, codes are all fine etc. They even serviced the ABS brake sensors at no charge, but I know that is not the problem here. So in a nut shell nissan has done nothing to fix the problem, and is unable to help us.

Filed Mar 14, 2009 · Transmission · 11,303 miles · CA

In february 2008 during an oil change, fluid leak was discovered between CVT (transmission) and transfer case. On 2/5/08 dealer made first attempt to repair. They stated that some CVT bolts were loose and were tightened. Vehicle was return to me as fixed (mileage 11303). On 5/12/08, vehicle went back to dealer for scheduled 15k maintenance where they found it still leaking. New transfer case was ordered and vehicle went back in for installation on 5/15/08. On 6/10/08, during a 3 week vacation in british columbia, canada, vehicle suddenly lost power on the highway during busy commute traffic and made clunking noises. Pulled off highway and called nissan n.a. And towed to nissan dealer in victoria. Dealer determined that due to human error, propeller (drive) shaft was not properly tightened down during transfer case install and had fallen off the car. Vehicle repaired and expenses reimbursed by dealer in california. In march 2009, oil change again revealed transfer case leaking. Dealer attempted to replace tc seal but found tc damaged due to missing vent tube. Dealer replaced with another transfer case on 3/9/09. This is a known issue common with awd muranos. I have persistently checked for signs of leaks. Other owners have not been as diligent and have experience numerous failures during operation on the road. This is a danger as vehicle will stall and fail on the road.