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.
The worst 2008 Nissan Murano problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Transmission3
- Airbags1
- Body1
- Lights1
- Steering1
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Transmission3
- Airbags1
- Body1
- Lights1
- Steering1
Recalls 1
Electrical system: software
- What is wrong
- Nissan is recalling 204,361 my 2007-2008 altima, altima hybrid, 350z, 350z roadster, my 2008 altima coupe, rogue, my 2009 murano, and infiniti my 2007-2008 g35 sedan, my 2008 g37 coupe and ex35 passenger vehicles equipped with continental automotive systems' occupant classification system (ocs) control units. A varistor in the ocs control unit located in the passenger seat cushion may have been manufactured out of specification. Under certain conditions, this could cause an interruption of signal between the ocs and the air bag control unit (acu).
- Risk
- This could result in the passenger air bag being suppressed which could fail to provide adequate protection in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will test the signal between the ocs and acu systems using a special tool to check that it is functioning as designed. If necessary, the seat cushion (containing ocs hardware) will be replaced with a new one manufactured to specification. The recall began on november 4, 2008. Owners may contact nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261 or infiniti at 1‑800‑662‑6200.
Recall number 08V521000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2008 Nissan Murano 51
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Wiring harness repair information
- Certification label and VIN plate replacement service information
- CAN communication codes – diagnostic tips and guidelines
- CAN communication – network diagnostic flow chart
- Vehicle key not detected / authenticated, engine will not start
- Windshield cracking
- Removing foreign material from the window glass
- Window glass warranty information
- Diagnosis of vehicle pull (DRIFT) and/or steering wheel off-center
- 12 volt battery testing for in-service vehicles service information
What 2008 Nissan Murano owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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 little mad, a little confused, and everything else! "
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 diagnosed, but not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.
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.
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.
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Questions about the 2008 Nissan Murano
Is the 2008 Nissan Murano reliable?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2008 Nissan Murano, fewer than a typical Murano model year.
What is the 2008 Nissan Murano year score?
The 2008 Nissan Murano scores 95 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Nissan Murano: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Nissan Murano?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 3 complaints. Next is airbags (1).
How many recalls does the 2008 Nissan Murano have?
1 recall, covering electrical system.
What year does the Nissan Murano have bad transmission?
The Nissan Murano model years with the most transmission complaints are 2003 (265 complaints), 2004 (143 complaints) and 2009 (69 complaints).
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