2006 Nissan Murano In-Depth Review At 100,000 miles

My Murano turned 100,000 miles about 4,000 miles ago, so I decided to review the vehicle when it matters most; after the 100,000 mile mark. So far, only two problems have surfaced; watch this video to find out!

[@bbishoppcm]

Before anyone leaves comments, PLEASE understand this car WAS A TOTAL PIECE OF SHIT!! DO NOT BUY A FIRST-GENERATION MURANO!!! DO NOT BUY!!! THESE ARE TOTAL SHITBOXES!!! My car didn't start having issues until it hit around 105,000 miles, and after that, IT TOTALLY FELL APART!!!!!

[@jfmthuglove]

BBISHOPPCM's World are you serious I am thinking about buying a 2007 SL 4 Wheel Dr. tomorrow for Sweet price they are changing the rack and pinion on it in the morning you’re telling me is not worth it

[@bbishoppcm]

You'll regret buying it.

[@jfmthuglove]

BBISHOPPCM's World Thank you big guy I’m buying it from is supposed to be putting rack and pinion on today but I’ve been seeing a lot of videos here on KZbin I’m not sure is it bad as that is it is bad as people say because I’ve seen good reviews were people love them

[@bbishoppcm]

They love them when they're new. They don't age well, regardless of maintenance and care. But I do hope you have good luck with yours... believe me, I loved mine until everything started blowing up in it.

[@Lincolnator721]

I just got one. 2003 Nissan murano with 180k miles. Drove it 1k miles after 2 months of ownership. Only issue so far that I'm aware of is it's running too lean.

[@jonathanlanderos3684]

I have a 2007 Nissan Murano and i LOVE it!!!!! it have 230,000 miles on it and nothing has gone wrong. it has last longer than my honda and toyota. i also have a 2005 nissan titan and nothing is wrong with it. I will always stay with nissan.

[@Bleachanna]

Uhhhhh

[@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName]

I refuse to believe the Toyota part

[@mshazeljayy]

Do you still have it?

[@kAyshAwAcAnsing]

How is it now?

[@roberthuxen3461]

The 2007 toyota camry had a problem with the air conditioners. Toyota knew it and did nothing about it H

[@Alexscott100]

I agree with this guy I love my cvt I have also seen these transmissions with 200-300k + miles maintenance is key and if you treat it like you want to keep it then it will treat you good

[@danesparza6708]

Wow ,I have a 2003 Murano that i bought for about 4500.00 .The original engine lasted up to 289,000 before the engine gave out due to worn rings,i like this model so much that i bought a JDM motor and transmission and had it installed,and still going strong.. i really like my Murano..

[@jorgemedina7858]

Cómo sigue el auto actualmente?

[@jorgemedina7858]

Cómo sigue el auto actualmente?

[@cortleyburns]

I fixed my visor for 0$ :) just take it off and rip the part open on the top closest to the window and you'll see the rail, there's a non moving clamp inside and drill a small hole there and put a screw and a bolt on that then stuff it all back in and sow it back together :)) took me about 40 minutes

[@soldbyharry]

I have 118,000 on my 2006 SL and overall has been a good car. Love the room and the main reason for buying is the ease of getting in and out. I had the transmission replace around 80,000 at no cost from the dealer. As far as I was concerned it was working great, but the service tech said it had signs of it starting to fail. Today I have it back at the dealer for major repairs. A tune up is being performed at a cost of over $700.00 and two broken motor mounts being replaced for an estimated $1,100+. I still need new rear shocks (leaking) front struts and the left front control arm replaced...This will be another estimated $1,500-$1,700!!! Some have asked why I would put this much in car with this much millage and age, but look at the cost of a new one or even one 2-3 years old and to me it makes sense. The car looks great inside and out and I feel that it will last me another 5 years with proper maint. The car is used for around town and short trips, but when I go on a long trip I rent a car. The cost of repair may seem high, but I have always used the dealer and know that I will pay extra for the peace of mind of having it done correctly and with warranty. Overall I have loved the car and my passengers appreciate the comfort and room. If I ever had the money I would not hesitate to buy another. Oh yes, the driver side sun visor lasted till 50,000 miles I have used two sided Velcro ever since to hold it up. The driver seat also broke (covered under warranty), but is starting to squeak again..

[@OhPhuckYou]

It's been 5 years. Are you still driving it? Any car with that low of millage shouldn't have that many problems, and find a good mechanic. Getting maintenance done at the dealership is both expensive AND the quality of work is often questionable. They handle high volume of repairs and often rush smaller ones.

[@songbabe5925]

You must have an honest dealer. Brought mine to one and they just tried to sell me a new one. 8 years ago. Listed a whole bunch of things. Took it for a 2nd and 3rd opinion and they said it was fine. Too bad, cuz some things I believe should be done by the dealer.

[@livelaughlove3694]

Just had to sell my 2005 and I'm so sad to see it go. Not only is it a beautiful car but up until recently I had no problems. And it has some unique features, like the jumper cables hidden in storage areas in the back. I got 140,000 miles out of it and would've gotten many more if I had the resources and money to fix it

[@Iminyourzen]

How much would it had cost to fix it?

[@songbabe5925]

I'm at that point, Cassidy, but can't really afford a newer one.

[@rjm9690]

I'm picking up a 2014 Murano Platinum AWD today. I believe last year of the second-gen model. My wife had a 2009 Jeep Patriot with a CVT that started whining shortly before it was totalled (she's got a Ram 1500 now) at 145,000 km. We never changed the fluid (owners manual didn't say to do so until 10 years/200,000km) so that could be why. My dad has an '07 Altima with a CVT that has 165,000 km that runs like a top, no issues. The owners manual had the same fluid change interval as the Jeep, but he ended up having his done at like 85,000 km (like 50,000 miles) with likely another one soon. Looking at the 2014 Murano's maintenance schedule, looks like they check the fluid now every oil change and likely change much sooner to avoid the whining/overheating issue. Hopefully that helps it out a bit. 2014 was the last year of the second-gen, so I'm hoping it'll hold up well. Reliability info from CR and JD Power looks good too. Really love the vehicle and all the features.

[@Jag-leaper]

How well did it hold up?

[@chriskalkman3815]

My parents bought a 2009 Nissan Rogue in April of 2016 for $10,000 with 118,000 miles. All was fine. No problems. As of late August 2017, either the transmission or TCM is failing and the rear U- joint failed, which meant a replacement of the entire driveshaft because of a "non-serviceable" joint. The TCM warranty is 125,000 miles. The car now has approximately 127,450 miles. I understand risks are taken when buying an eight year old car, but you never think the transission is failing until the symptoms actually start showing.

[@bbishoppcm]

Nissan has lost its way, unfortunately. They were once my manufacturer of choice... but now, Hyundai's getting my money instead. I know one early Rogue owner who had her transmission replaced six times under warranty.

[@Mabeylater293]

6 times???? That's a darn shame!!

[@alexstone6330]

So glad I watched this review and the comments. I was interested in a 2007 Murano with only 117,000 for $7,995 at a local dealership. My 2003 Honda CRV has 239,000 miles and has never broken down. Still runs and performs well, in fact. Think I'll play it safe and upgrade to a newer CRV.

[@bbishoppcm]

Good choice!

[@NFLYoungBoy223]

Alex Stone should have got the murano

[@Maplelust]

I've been watching these videos for years. they've always been very relaxing even before ASMR got so mainstream.

[@laurielittle8226]

Just found your videos, thanks for posting, they help a lot! I have a 2007 Murano with 98K. The first 8 years were great, no issues. Now in the 9th year, it's making up for the first 8 yrs! In the past year, here's what the issues were/are: 1. Transmission gone at 95K. I read all the reviews about Nissan not willing to cover the tranny for so many people (even under the 10yr/120K ext warranty) due to what they said "neglect" from owners. But Nissan did cover mine with a re-manufactured Jatco replacement. It only has a 1 yr warranty, which sucks, but it was free, so I am happy with that. 2. Yes, the driver side sun visor is broke as you stated - Did not fix yet. 3. Gas cap lid will not pop open - Currently using a small plastic stick to manually pop it open (and it works fine). 4. Seat motor (driver seat-forward/back motor) only works on the left side, the right side won't move (so seat is stuck in 1 position). Not fixed yet. 5. All new struts needed (not sure if this is really an issue at this mileage). 6. Driver side seat just broke last week (your video is how I found out what's wrong, thank you). 7. The leather is torn (looks kind of like it's dry rotted as it's not a clean tear, ) on the sides of both front seats. I rarely have a passenger, so the passenger side hardly gets used and shouldn't have torn. - Currently, Black gorilla tape holding it. 8. Left front wheel - ball joints very loose I just found out during oil change last week - repair to be done this Monday. Now don't get me wrong, I still love the ride & comfort of this car, but the repair cost is getting a bit too much for me. I treat it like a baby & have had all the preventive maintenance done on time, sometimes doing more preventive maintenance than needed. The outside looks like it's only about 3 years old, and still looks great. Unfortunately, I do not know how to repair any of this myself, so I need to find a good mechanic that can help me fix all these issues (I do not want to take it to Nissan). Just wondering what this all will cost me, and pray I won't have anymore soon!

[@kizomba2012]

if you have one swap out wheel tensioner slotted dimpled rotors better pads, oil pan seal swap, spark plugs "ngk" iridium and aftermarket exhaust swap "warning" timing belt guide snaps replace. on the cvt get the seal replaced asap and have them make sure gears haven't been grinding most parts you can find on ebay or amazon

[@eduardo1274]

Not true, most of transmission in the murano's has been given troubles! that's the reason why Nissan raised the warranty on the transmission.

[@bbishoppcm]

My Elantra started having tranmission issues right off the lot; the dealer replaced it 15,000 miles later under warranty. 10,000 miles after that, the new transmission started acting up. I polled several Hyundai owners who bought the same car at the same time, and they ALL had the same issues I was. I'm on my second replacement, and 15,000 miles later, it's still the BEST automatic I've ever driven! Also, look up the "Ford CD4E" or "Mazda LA4EL" transmission; it was BORN to fail.

[@alexandermilentis2130]

You seem to not know anything that you are talking about. You say the Murano was flawless with absolutely no issues but then somehow it became a terrible car and you had to trade it in just because a few things went wrong after the video. Then you say you are completely satisfied with your Elantra that needed 2 transmission replacements in 25,000 miles? That sounds like a nightmare. Your opinions on reliability are all over the place.

[@DaveBryant_ByronBay]

Hey there B Bishop - I have the 2006 Murano too - I live in Melbourne, Australia... bought mine in May 2010 with 50,000 km (30,000 miles) and have since done a further 130,000 kilometres. So now I'm up to about 110,000 Miles. As you have said, my Seat Frame did crack... I had it welded permanently so I don't think it will ever go on me again!... I see you Interior is slightly different to mine, I guess they are different from the ones you get in the US. So far I have had a few major concerns within the engine but I have treated them as general wear and tear. Like you say, it certainly is a cross between a sports car and 4WD and I too love the 3.5ltr V6. Just recently my Manual Over-ride in the Transmission stopped working. I actually took it to a Nissan dealer today, paid $140 and an hour later was told it can't be fixed, it is an electrical problem, and a further 4 hours of work might fix the problem but it might not too! My only option is to replace the CVT with a new one, for only $7,500 AUD. I think I'll leave it until it goes wrong. Nissan Australia no longer offers the extended warranty, bugger hey! Road Noise has been a problem for me too, and I'm glad you mention it. I got two new front tyres, Nankang (Chinese made) but I'm not happy with them, and have asked them to be replaced, to the same as my Hankook tyres (as I have two on the rear already) and they seem to be very quiet and long lasting. My other concern is my Stereo, a BOSE system, which last summer ceased on me on a hot day, and I can't play the CD's any more. The Nissan dealer also told me today that it will cost me $3,100 to replace, as it is an entire unit, inclusive of the Air Conditioning controls as well. I have seen a guy in California (I think) who has a video on youtube showing how to remove the Stereo system from the dashboard, and then mail it to him... he will re-build it, get the CD's out and make it like new for around $400 USD.... Do you know of anyone else who does this? I guess the Question I wanted to ask is... now that you've possibly had your 2006 Model for a further 4 years since you posted this video, have you had any further problems, and how did you overcome them, or was it a costly exercise?... Do Nissan USA still warrant their CVT, or did it expire in 2010, as I saw on a recent post? I guess that's about it - sorry for the long message - like you I LOVE my Murano, drives so well, BEST Engine world wide for the past 12 years (so I was told), maybe that's why the engine sounds so good, like it just came out of the factory. Mine has 190,000 km's and it purrs like a kitten! If you can add any further hints, such as noises for the CVT (when it's about to go on me) or anything else... should I tow a boat with my Murano, or in your opinion is it not good to do so?? In appreciation, Dave, Australia.

[@vwestlife]

The Murano is essentially a lifted-up AWD Altima, so that's why it drives more like a sedan than an SUV. I've never driven a Murano, but I drove an Altima with the 6-speed manual, and it was very nice -- I liked it a lot better than the Camry and Ford Fusion.

[@etubens124]

Bought the 2007 Murano brand new for my wife and it is as bad as you hear. first thing that went was the front struts which were under warranty but they were about a year old driving normal. Tire pressure light, transmission, transfer case, visors, tires that wear unusually fast and cost about 200.00 dollars each. Headlights that get cloudy and so on. I do not recommend this type of vehicle for anyone. I miss my 1997 Honda Accord. LOL

[@bbishoppcm]

+etubens124 Yeah, mine basically fell apart right after this video...

[@etubens124]

Sent mine into the shop after realizing that no one will buy it "as is".

[@picklerix6162]

On our 2006 Murano, the first thing to go was the high pressure power steering hose. Hoses are not covered under warranty and the dealer wanted $130 for the hose and $500 for parts and labor to change the hose. I changed the hose myself and used a quality aftermarket hose rather than the crappy, expensive factory hose. Our right front strut also went out and while I was looking at it, I noticed CV boot on right front was cracked and leaking grease. I replaced both front struts and replaced the right front axle since new axles only cost about $50 with free shipping. The CV joint was still in good condition but replacing the CV boots is messy and time consuming. Replacing the axle is less work plus you get a new part.

[@bbishoppcm]

Everyone's experience will differ, but the design flaws relating to the CVT transmission and the AWD transfer case are well documented, which is why the entire system was redesigned for the 2009 model-year. Most of the problems were limited to the AWD models (if the transfer case failed, it would usually cause damage to the $6,000 non-rebuildable CVT transaxle as well).

[@joegood2474]

Nothing wrong with the CVT except the total lack of maintenance.

[@bbishoppcm]

You really don't know what you're talking about. I do. I came from a long line of auto mechanics, and there were SERIOUS design flaws with the Murano's driveline; my Hyundai had transmission troubles from day one, which was replaced at 15k (long before it was due for ANY service). The second transmission started acting up about 10k later, and the THIRD transmission has been in for 15k and is absolutely PERFECT.

[@Luke_SkyWalk3r]

I bought one of these with 121,000 miles on it, 2006 sl fwd, for $3900 (canadian). I've put about $4000 into it in the last 2 years (pretty much everything but the engine and transmission). Im at 150,000 miles and do oil changes every 5,000km and it runs great...but.. I definitely feel like I should have bought a $4000 corolla or civic instead..the maintenance hasn't been cheap. Stereo is nice though, the VQ V6 engine is legendary (unfortunately its coupled with a cvt..) and the interior is in mint condition...hope it lasts another year.

[@bbishoppcm]

At the time I had this done, there was only one place to have the fluid changed; the Nissan dealer. Since then, there have been aftermarket CVT fluids available and I believe even service stations will do the job for FAR less than I paid.

[@georgearmerding]

I had the same seat bracket problem . I love how you can get engine breaking by switching into sports mode. awesome vehicle. I plan on getting another one because they are so cheap. they are not as tough as Subarus though.

[@Raygreene22]

It does not cost $500 to replace the CVT fluid. The CVT transmission takes 12 quarts of CVT fluid and if you take the plug out of the pan, 6 Qts. will drain out. Most people will do 60-75k 6 quart changes. BTW... Quarts of the Nissan oil, which you must use are $20 a quart at the dealer.

[@derrickclark5091]

I've had a nissan rogue for 8 years now and never had an issue with the sun visors.

[@bbishoppcm]

+Derrick Clark Congratulations! I've owned the following Nissan products since 2004; 1987 Nissan D21, 1987 Pathfinder, 1989 Maxima, 1992 Stanza, 1987 300ZX, 1999 Sentra, 2004 D22 (Frontier) pickup, 2007 Versa, and finally, 2006 Murano (I constantly replace vehicles to keep things interesting). Of my sample group, the following Nissans had visor issues; 1999 Sentra, 2004 Frontier, 2007 Versa, and 2006 Murano. Also, a co-worker of mine bought a Rogue when they were first introduced and had 4 transaxle failures. She was an older woman who drove like a granny. I never experienced an all-out CVT failure, but my Murano was making some horrifying "crunchy" noises.

[@701914]

it`s funny how everybody has been told by his dealer that the previous owner had been an old women, who used the 4x4 only to go to church :) great review by the way. I am thinking of buying one of those these months

[@bilalshuman7047]

This is the only 2003-2007 car that can still compete in 2020

[@joegood2474]

MY CVT has 130k on it and it's still running like new. Of course I do provide maintenance in the way of nice clean fresh Lucas CVT oil changes about every 20k mi. DO NOT WAIT FOR 100,000 MILES! That is why they are failing.

[@sideburns2009]

The VQ35, one of Nissan's best.

[@Mabeylater293]

Best at being ruined by Renault

[@bbishoppcm]

I TOTALLY agree (and can back up) your statements. I traded in the Murano for a new Hyundai Elantra. Sadly, my Nissan days are over; they're total crap now.

[@TheLowCodist]

You could just get a tiny piece of velcro that matches the color of your interior to fix the visor. Job done.

[@emmiesblessed8800]

I like it because it’s the perfect size for my family

[@DrewsLair]

our 2008 rogue is at 73k, we were going to do a trade in deal but as it looks we'll see it hit 100k, We bought it last year with 52k on it

[@Quisqueya77]

Recently sold mine at 150000 miles. Rides nicely when everything is working. However, It was becoming too expensive to keep up with the wear and tear of its age.

[@toyoscio]

Goes against your almost indestructible statement, unless you're referring to when they were independent and called Datsun

[@bbishoppcm]

@juliemcskimming Another thing; Nissan was so sick of hearing these complaints (they fixed most of the design flaws after the first model year), that they extended the warranties of all 2003-2010 Nissan CVT transmissions to 10 years, 100k, and lowered the cost of a new transaxle to something like $3k.

[@tremainebridgeford2508]

@BBISHOPPCM’s World you mentioned that it has the hook ups for a rear view camera where is it because i have video input cords located underneath my driver side seat

[@bbishoppcm]

I honestly don't know - I am shocked that any of these first-gen Muranos are even still on the road, to be honest. The camera connections will be inside the tailgate itself, and won't be compatible with anything you can buy off the shelf. There may also be additional programming needed within the stereo head unit itself... you could alternatively install an aftermarket rear-view camera with a separate display.

[@gaae2000]

at 60,000 had to change the motor mount, the drivers seat bracket broke!, the engine sensors keep failing, CD is broken, the recalled air intake duct w/clamps keeps separating!...the car runs great is just the small pieces that break and fail.

[@SimpleAdventuresLLMSX]

i wouldn't use any other cvt fluids except for the nissan ones although i know there are a couple of name brands out there as well. until these cvt transmission are out there long enough like the gear transmission then maybe i would start looking at some thing else besides these nissan wallet killer cvt fluids.

[@shawnhammock8032]

Just brought a used 2004 SL with every option nav and dvd in the back I love it so far

[@jeanviloria1988]

I have an 07 SL with the DVD too 🤩

[@TheAlphaWoomy]

Four years and 100,000 miles? That's a lot of miles but the vehicle runs great so it really doesn't matter. NIce review dude. :)

[@dalecox905]

Wow! So true my drivers sun visor and seat frame both broke and I wondered if it was just me. 2006 Murano

[@mmztiger]

Thanks for the review. I have a 2006 MO, the middle east version. I want to change my mono color screen to the one you have in your car. But I don't have an GPS/Navigation pre-installed in. Do you know if it's gonna work or not when I buy a colored one and replace it with the one I have already?

[@darronc5928]

Another thing you better start changing your gear oil for your transfer case and drive shaft at least every 30k

[@daniellemesa5123]

2006 Nissan Murano's SUCK! All the parts are cheap. My door handle just came off, my hatch back wont open, its stuck, I replaced my hub, I replaced my strut, my sun visor will not stay up, the radio antenna sucks, Driver seat rocks, it over heats when you sit in one place. I just reached the 100,000 mark.

[@jaydenthompson1747]

It's based on another car company. True nissans are WAYYYYYY better

[@bbishoppcm]

+Jayden Thompson (DarkHaunts) No, not at all. It's based on the Altima platform (FF-L), which is not derived from any of Renault's products. Truth is, if Nissan did not merge with Renault, Nissan would've gone bankrupt. Some of Nissan's pre-merger products were built VERY well, but not all of them. The Murano in this video very quickly deteriorated after this video was made; to the point of becoming a very costly burden, and I've since switched to Hyundai products. I'm VERY happy with my Elantra.

[@alexandermilentis2130]

Welcome to car ownership. You guys expect to own a car and never replace anything through the life of the car? 100,000 miles is usually where you have to do a lot of maintenance on a car.

[@kurtisbrabeck5270]

"Decent driving habits..." Shit. That is not me.

[@bbishoppcm]

@juliemcskimming I honestly love CVT transmissions, but the truth is, they cannot take as much punishment as a traditional automatic (at least the belt-style units) but can (and do) last for over 200,000 miles. You have to also realize how many automatic transmissions fail before the 100,000 and 50,000 mile mark. My 2007 Nissan Versa's CVT was still going strong at 60,000 miles when I traded it in, and the Murano's transmission was still running flawlessly at 110,000 miles when I traded it in.

[@bbishoppcm]

It's a whole new ball game these days... clutch band material is much thinner than it used to be, and to save costs, many manufacturers are using overall cheaper designs that, even with rigorous maintenance, can and often will fail prematurely. CVT transmissions are a whole different ball game... they're great, until the belt or hydraulic system fails, which doesn't have any bearing on fluid changes. The fluid costs $500+ to replace, and should only be done when the viscosity is out of spec.

[@tecovsyou]

Just bought a 2,006 with 112k thanks for sharing.

[@bbishoppcm]

Oh god... I gotta delete this video or change the title... this car is a ticking time bomb...

[@WhoIsDoxify]

@@bbishoppcm what happened? Someone is offering one please let me know why you call it a ticking time bomb 💣

[@bbishoppcm]

@@WhoIsDoxify The CVT is all but guaranteed to fail without warning at ANY TIME, and they cannot be rebuilt (replacement only). the transfer cases can fail, causing the CVT transmission's case to crack... the VQ35DE engine isn't bad, but the timing chain guides are known to fail which can result in catastrophic engine damage at worst, or an engine-out repair at best. The driver's side seat frames are prone to sudden collapse which can result in an accident depending on driving conditions. All these problems were happening on these vehicles when they were just a few years old. Remember, this video was uploaded over TEN YEARS AGO! This vehicle is a HARD PASS for anyone who knows better.

[@csabss]

Hey, great review! Do you think there are issues with the new model as well...I am thinking about buying 2009/110k ... Perfect service record and drives very smooth... It should have a better mpg as well! Thank you!

[@Mabeylater293]

Don't. Get a toyota/Lexus.

[@PantstofryPWNZ]

Hey, that's exactly what I did. I love my Elantra but I seriously miss nissan's V6. The engine was bulletproof for me, but the car was just getting worn.

[@Mister...H]

After this car, Brandon had the Nissan hate. I still love the Frontiers, Titans, and Xterras of the world. The Z cars have been decent cars too. I love how Brandon talks about loving the CVTs. I nearly fell out of my chair, laughing so hard.😂😂😂😂😂

[@bbishoppcm]

Driving them wasn’t THAT bad… compared to some of the automatics that preceded them. The longevity issues are what truly what got me

[@Rome1017Lights]

would buying a Murano with 190000km be good? I mean, seat wise, do you think the seat will last since it has probably broke already?

[@madhardcorenick]

Personally there were some alright Nissan before the Nissan/Renault era like the GQ/GU patrols that we have here in Australia, N15 pulsars (similar to a B14 Nissan sunny). However, since Renault have joined up with Nissan, none of their car are of interested to me. To be quite frank, I think Nissan has lost it image since the Renault merger, which you can tell with every Nissan vehicle has some sort of Renault influence in terms of the design. I also find that many of the vehicle that Nissan produce now look quite ugly too (but that just my opinion). Also, I'm not a big fan of CVT at this time ether and just the quality in nissan in a whole. I don't blame you in getting an hyundai since their cars are really starting to be well equipped, well built with a great price, hope it still holding up well.

[@WavyMyco]

Wow I love this channel so informative

[@lukha225]

2:36 thru 2:40 something: well said! I bought the same one as a graduation gift to sister. All minor maintenance work done by me 🤔 Now it has 128k on odometer.

[@SimpleAdventuresLLMSX]

don't just take one's review on a car. do your own research and look around and as long as you maintain on your car on a monthly basis and don't drive your murano hard it should last you quite pass the 200,000 mark. i have a 2005 SL FWD model and it's almost 123,000 miles on it with no problems except the fact that i only had to replace the struts and control arms.

[@joybarbarich1108]

Total waste of money didnt even have mine for 5 years and had to replace the transmission and then in the 5th year the transmission went again, transmission on these are crap do not buy one of these!!

[@joybarbarich1108]

Not only that mine did not come with traction control and front tyres would spin just on a wet day normal take off, great when you have kids in the car!!! NOT. Plus I bought mine saying leather seats until they started cracking I was told its synthetic, will never buy a Nissan again. Have a Merc SLK 280 convertible now thats the way to go hahah

[@joybarbarich1108]

@William Stonehocker never owned something so flash and love it. No more MAMA wagon Lol

[@DavidStanleymusic]

I never had either problem with my pathfinder , Maxima or M35

[@bbishoppcm]

@nafddur Now, just to clarify, I've owned about 15 cars from a variety of manufacturers, many of them Nissan products; the Nissans have all had issues with the drivers' side sun visor, including my brand-new 2007 Versa. No other car I've ever owned has had any issues with the seat frame. I was born and raised around cars, as my father was a Nissan mechanic for 20 years, so I didn't just fall off the turnip truck and crank out video after video without some knowledge of automobiles.

[@coffeefish]

Cool car. I always wanted one. My nissan v6 has 210,000; still runs fine.

[@bbishoppcm]

no, it's a proven fact. The 2003-2007 model years are all prone to CVT and transfer case failures, in addition to seat frame failures, in addition to a plethora of other "small" problems (motor mounts, sun visors, HVAC system, and even exhaust flange failures!)

[@Andrew1224gd]

Hey do you know if it is possible to add the auto /on/off headlight feature in the murrano aftermarket ?

[@bbishoppcm]

@nafddur I didn't have these problems until around 95k. My car was owned by an older woman, and never abused (which is why I bought it). Design flaws are exactly that; design flaws. I know the difference between design flaws and abuse.

[@TheSpatnaik]

I've also got a murano, at about 100000, or just over the car goes to sh%t . Catalytic converter went at 100K. Currently at 113,000K I've had the door handle break off in hot temp, the power drive line fails at 105 K and the transmission it looks is starting to go. The car is a bad buy and definitely doesn't maintain it value for the higher mileage groups. My family we keep cars till the end. We maintain ourselves but this car isn't worth the effort Im sorry to say. We have camry at 300K and corolla at 300K both run fine. They build the car to outlast the warranty but just barely.

[@ChrisFromLongIsland]

Do you still have your Murano? Apparently mine's sub-frame rusted over and cracked before either the engine/CVT failed on me. Managed to get just over 200k miles out of it, and probably could get more if the fix for the frame wasn't worth more than the car itself. I've seen KZbin videos on the sub-frame and just wanted to know how wide-scale that problem was.

[@bbishoppcm]

I dumped mine at less than 120k as it started developing a series of very small, very expensive issues. as for rust, mine didn’t have any to speak of, but I have heard of subframe issues as they get older.

[@robertoleal7028]

i own a 2010 murano and i been drving that suv since new and today 02/16/20 have 198,200 miles and no problem with motor or with the cvt..preaty much with nothing just regular maintenace

[@bbishoppcm]

Roberto Leal I believe Nissan managed to solve most of the CVT issues by 2010, and your vehicle appears to be a testament to that.

[@robertoleal7028]

@@bbishoppcm also i still have a 2007 nissan quest now with 202,700 miles and same motor and most of the original parts...so thats way i bought again two years ago a 2017 pathfinder and that one have already 66,000 miles ready for the first cvt flush..i hope the pathfinder rich the 200,000 like the other nissan i have...thank u for u review on ur video

[@spillow762]

awesome review. Discouraged from buying used murano... cvt seems to be a risky affair

[@dalecox905]

Other than that I love my Murano. Wish it had Bluetooth capability though

[@tremainebridgeford2508]

I brought a Bluetooth transmitter from Amazon works amazing just plug it into your cigarette lighter

[@DcFXC]

Do you still have this or have you gotten rid of it?

[@gookskywalker]

I think the (earlier) like this model are the best looking and I wouldn't hesitate to buy one except for that Transmission.I have read to much about problems with those and read they cannot be rebuilt.Plus from all I read about seat frames breaking,visors breaking,cam sensors need replacing to soon.Sounds like Nissan didn't do their homework.I know they all are not like this.You can get a bad any type car but when you read many of the same problems with a certain car I wont buy.I will trust a GM or a Ford and stay on the safe side.Besides parts are much less expensive.

[@tsaph]

Olá amigo! Ao seu ponto de vista, qual carro que menos da manutenção? Possuo um Honda Accord 2.0 2009, o carro nunca me deu dor de cabeça, porém, tenho um amigo que possui um Murano 2007, você acha que valeria a pena a troca? O Murano também é confiável e de baixo custo de manutenção igual ao Accord?

[@bbishoppcm]

The murano is a total piece of shit. DO NOT BUY A NISSAN! All cars require essentially the same maintenance - but some manufacturers claim it is not required - which is a complete lie. If you don’t want to maintain your car, and want something that will be more forgiving with abuse, buy a toyota product with a manual transmission.

[@juliemcskimming]

would u say this car is just as reliable as the non cvt transmissions? ive always had faith in nissans, toyotas and hondas. i had a 87 sentra in my teens and early 20's, i dont think i EVER changed the oil, i towed my seadoo to the river with and drove it all over gods green earth with zero problems! but since reading the same complaint over and over again about the cvt going out, im really worried. i know its a risk w/ used, but still wondering if it really is common.

[@humblelion127]

amazing review, please do the infinity fx 35, year 2003. anyways thank you saved me from buying this for off roading.

[@stlouissux9119]

Does the 10 year 120,000 mile warranty carry over to a new owner? I'm the 2nd owner. Also, what does this cover? Thanks

[@samyelts8498]

Wow 😮 I just saw how much per gal your 2006 was getting that’s insane good 😊 I’m looking to be getting a 2007 SL 😎 I’m hoping it’s good on gas like yours was

[@bbishoppcm]

A 2007 Murano is squarely in the “DO NOT BUY” category!!! I updated the description on this video to reflect this. These vehicles were garbage ten years ago

[@juliemcskimming]

hi, im thinking of buying a used murano, 2003-2005 range. ive been reading alot of complaints about the cvt going out and costing $6k. so im concerned and why im youtubing to see what others are saying lol. anyways, you say not to take it offroading. its kinda like off roading sometimes where i live, our streets are horrible rittled with pot holes. alot of farm land. would this pose a problem with the murano? im in so cal, but our little town has bad streets.

[@billypate2479]

Did you ever check your sub frames (front & back) a major rust problems!

[@katherynbailey5963]

Do you still have your Murano? If so, how many miles on it now? And any new issues?

[@midnitemonty]

I like Nissan V6 engines, EXCEPT for their shotty timing chain tension design with cheap plastic guides. and this affects all their models with 3.5 and 4.0 L V6. and if you have a Murano or possibly the quest too, it means taking the engine out of the car to repair.. I have a Pathfinder with the 4.0 and the timing chain guides are shot but it has 170k on it.

[@jitselmiranda5966]

Love

[@MZa3eiry]

hey.. i was thinking to buy a 2008 murano.. ofcourse its a used car with 100,000 km driven. so wat do u advice shud i get it or no.. and most importantly i wanted to ask abt its accelaration, is it gd? like is it better than a pathfinder cuz i have one!!

[@themsmproduction]

is it easy park by looking back or good back view?

[@bbishoppcm]

@themsmproduction Use, and trust, your mirrors. Only people who don't know how to drive a car need backup cameras.

[@BlamedForRape]

Hmm..Well my budget is around 35 k.. any used suv's you would recommend around that price?

[@bbishoppcm]

@vwestlife Yes, it is based on the Nissan FF-L platform.

[@coffeefish]

@vwestlife There is much more leg room in the Murano, then there is in an Altima.

[@franki3Ru550]

Car looks futuristic

[@satchboogyfan]

Good review Lots of info

[@bbishoppcm]

"this guy" also reads his comments.

[@Alexscott100]

BBISHOPPCM's World I’m curious. how is your Hyundai holding up?

[@curtiselsey64]

All these comments have me second guessing whether or not to buy an 06. It would be my first car, would you recommend getting this and how long do you think it would last?

[@bbishoppcm]

I can't stress just how BAD these vehicles age. My 2006 Murano was falling to pieces at just 115,000 miles... in 2010!! I cannot IMAGINE owning one of these in 2019 with god knows how many miles. The Nissan Murano is a FANTASTIC vehicle if purchased (or leased) new, and serviced regularly and thoroughly. I would STRONGLY recommend NOT buying one, and if you must, buy a later second-generation model (2009+) with under 50,000 miles if possible.

[@curtiselsey64]

BBISHOPPCM's World Appreciate you answering. I went to checkout the one I was looking at today and everything seemed fine other then the dash board saying “Service Engine Soon”

[@bbishoppcm]

@@curtiselsey64 Nissan's VQ35DE V6 engines are NOTORIOUS for timing chain failures, and catalytic converter failures, both of which can trigger an engine light, and both can cost thousands to fix. My Murano began making timing chain noise at around 100k, and the catalytic converters were on their way out at 120k.

[@yanbibiya]

Thanks. Helpful. I'm in the UK and going to buy one of these on a 2008-9 plate. Just deciding on colour and mileage etc

[@wiLLjjjj]

Through Milford New Hampshire, my hometown

[@murry001]

Nice review though man, very nice. The Murano i'm looking at is 2006/2007 anyways :)

[@auesr]

hey! is the murano still going? I want to keep mine for 180,000 miles, I have 55,000 miles on it right now. Any tips on servicing and other maintenance if I need to keep it that long? I also live in Canada, so I have a set of snow tires and lots of salt in the winter on my car.

[@bbishoppcm]

Mine fell apart very soon after this video was made... this generation of Murano was very poorly engineered, and within a few months, the timing chain started making noise (this is a MAJOR repair), the seat frame collapsed, the heater blower relay failed, the transmission began acting weird, the transfer case started making grinding noise - and this was all despite thorough and proper maintenance. If you have one, plan on selling it at around 100k before it starts to become a major money pit!

[@auesr]

aw crap that is sad to hear, my murano is the 2013, probably a generation after your 2006. Is the new generation the same or has it been improved?

[@Mabeylater293]

Xavier The best way to service it is to take it to a Toyota dealership and tell them to “fix it”. You’ll then walk out with the keys to a Toyota Highlander. MUCH MUCH MUCH MORE RELIABLE.

[@braidenis]

Aren't manual transmissions better for off-road-ish roads?

[@hellobooom]

Manual transmissions are better on all roads.

[@MiahDougie1]

Good job luv my 05 just needs tlc

[@snowdog90210]

It's a shame they wrap that gem of a motor in that turd of a car. Mine has been a laundry list of problems that many people seem to have had. No issues w/ the CVT yet, though.

[@awest1212]

Funny I've experienced the exact same 2 issue's described with my 2006 Murano LE

[@Bad_mfkr_mfkr]

do u still own this murano and if so how is it holding up and if not then have u had any other problems with it?

[@bbishoppcm]

I got rid of that Murano just before the transmission finally grenaded. Seriously, don't buy one. By the time mine hit 115k, the seat frame collapsed (VERY common), the sun visor failed (also common), the transfer case was making funny grinding nosies (also common), the CVT was beginning to shudder (seeing a pattern here?), and the timing chain guides were failing (causes a clatter upon startup; if not fixed quickly enough, the chain will jump time and destroy the motor). It was the Nissan Murano that caused me to swear off Nissans for good. I need to update this video somehow... but yeah, I take great care of my vehicles (better than most), but that doesn't prevent poorly engineered parts from failing. Look, if you buy a Murano, but it new or CPO with a warranty; they ARE great driving SUVs, but when they start falling apart... RUN!

[@Bad_mfkr_mfkr]

BBISHOPPCM's World damn, I'm almost ready to get one lol thanks brother. maybe jeep, acadia or envoy it is then. #urtheman

[@bbishoppcm]

If it's reliability you're after, I recommend a Toyota Highlander, RAV4, Hyundai SantaFe/Kia Sorento...

[@bbishoppcm]

@dave777blaster ...And you never will. Neither of those models were affected by the seat frame defect.