Where did the Nissan Murano get its name?
Named after an Italian province famous for its skilled glass hand blowers, the Murano is a reliable vehicle but still far from the flawless product its name hints at. Nissan’s only crossover SUV, the Murano first entered production for the US market in 2003 only to be sold in Europe as well one year later.
Are there any recalls on the Nissan Murano?
This is a common issue for 2003, 2004, and 2005 model years, which may require some tinkering with the lock assembly. Nissan hasn’t issued a recall for affected model years, so you may be looking at thousands of dollars in repair costs. If you have some engineering knowledge, you can try to replace the part yourself.
What should I do about my 2009 Nissan Murano?
If you have a 2009 Nissan Murano, you might want to get its brakes checked for problems to avoid pedal issues while driving. Defective parts can compromise your SUV’s performance if you fail to replace them right away.
What kind of awards does the Nissan Murano get?
Awards and recognition 1 2003 Nominated for the North American Truck of the Year award. 2 2007 Motorist Choice best premium mid-size SUV by AutoPacific. 3 2010 Murano received the highest ratings in the front-, side-, and rear-impact evaluations performed by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
When did I Buy my 2004 Nissan Murano?
Don’t like leather seats. We bought it new in 2004. The car never broke, nothing ever broke, except battery died once after the car was not used for a while. After 15 years and 77,135 mi, it looks like new, everything works. It has SE Touring Package plus Dynamic Control unit.
What kind of rating does the Nissan Murano have?
The Murano received a crash test rating of five stars in all categories but vehicle rollover (four stars) from the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
What kind of transmission does a Nissan Murano have?
Offered in SL and SE trim levels with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, the Murano has a four-wheel-independent suspension and a continuously variable transmission (CVT). For 2004, the CVT unit in SE models gets a manual-shift mode.
When was the last time I serviced my Nissan Murano?
1st owner drove an estimated 14,655 miles/year • 2nd owner drove an estimated 4,224 miles/year • 3rd owner drove an estimated 6,503 miles/year. Last serviced at 126,107 miles in Paramus, NJ on 05/17/21 • Vehicle serviced • Oil and filter changed • Front brake rotor (s) resurfaced • Vehicle washed/detailed. Accident reported: minor damage.