Overview & Reviews

The Nissan Murano was one of the first midsize crossovers introduced in the United States and quickly became a popular alternative to more traditional SUVs thanks to its taut, carlike driving character and avant-garde styling. Later Nissan Muranos are notable for their higher-quality interiors, updated technology features and higher fuel economy ratings.

New or used, the Murano is definitely worth a look if you're on the hunt for a midsize crossover with seating for five. In reviews, our editors have generally praised this Nissan's sophisticated appearance, stylish and comfortable interior and strong acceleration. Middling cargo capacity and poor rearward visibility are our main complaints about the Nissan Murano. You'll find competing models that are better on one or both of these counts, but most won't match the Murano's combination of performance and style.

User Reviews:

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  Long time Nissan owner - 2006 Nissan Murano
  By Chris - February 20 - 2:03 am

  This is a very nice riding car. Handles well on poor driving surfaces. Gas mileage is not what I would like, but Ive been driving a 4cyl Altima for the last 12 years. One poor feature is passenger side mirror visibility. Windows are tinted & headrest are very large. I had to install fisheye mirrors to improve field of vision. Other than that the Murano is a great buy.

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  Getting disappointed - 2004 Nissan Murano
  By Disappointed Ed - February 15 - 2:00 am

  Was great from the start, great seat comfort, great handling, decent mileage, only problem was rattles all over. Nissan used cheap plastic materials. At 50,000 the front suspension began to have problems. First the right wheel bearings, axle,and tie rod had to be replaced. Now at 62,000 the same issues with the front left side. All issues with suspension are in the front. Murano rides hard, maybe this causes excessive wear on front suspension, still no excuse for this. Also front and rear motor mounts, dealer says need to be replaced, private mechanic says no. They cost $1000 to replace! No excuse for these problems on car with only 62,000 miles. Dealer uses hard sell to push service.

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  just bought - 2004 Nissan Murano
  By ric t - February 12 - 2:00 am

  only had it a couple of days but its a bast to drive, looking foward to many miles of enjoyment, dealer made it easy to purchase and was friendly

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  Love the vehicle - 2003 Nissan Murano
  By j doc - February 11 - 7:33 pm

  I have loved this SUV. I have owned the Quest van previously and also had good experiences with these cars. My vehicle has 80000 miles and has recently had the transmission replaced. Also had the gas cap issue.

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  Better than I thought !! - 2005 Nissan Murano
  By Cowtown - February 8 - 9:53 am

  I had a 99.5 Pathfinder which I loved ( until the rad hose blew & it was going to cost $800 to fix !!)It had 120000 km on it , so I traded up to a Murano. What a difference. I no longer work on drilling rigs, so this baby should get me where I want to go - which is mainly skiing and camping.

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  09 Murano SL - 2009 Nissan Murano
  By Mac - February 4 - 1:36 am

  We traded in a Lexus RX a year ago for a Honda CRV, and have missed the comfort. Went shopping and found the SL more comfortable and quiet than the new RX for $10K less. Looked at the Edge as well but it just wasnt refined enough - the power lift gate support looked like it was just added - oh wait, it was, whereas the Murano had the lift designed into the upper support - nice touch. MPG could/should be better, only getting around 19-20 combined. Only have 2k miles so cant attest to reliability. My last Frontier was excellent. Love the dual panel moonroof but it is a little noisier than expected

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  Value for money - 2004 Nissan Murano
  By us - February 1 - 10:00 am

  Great vehicle! Choices were RX330, Murano, MDX and FX35. In the end, chose something that was different and well priced. Do feel sometimes that RX330 could have also been a good choice, but man is never really satisfied. All in all, good vehicle. Got a touring package at invoice value added to the car. Purschased it below invoice.

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  Hands down best value in its class - 2006 Nissan Murano
  By Michael - January 30 - 1:46 am

  I have been a loyal Nissan owner for 16 years. I have owned 3 Maximas including my current 2000 Maxima SE. Without a doubt the Nissan Murano is the best bang for your buck if your looking for performance, comfort and a distinct driving machine. We chose the base S model which comes with a load of standard equipment. We had the Factory leather seating surface installed at the dealership for $700 dollars more. We ended up saving $1800 doing it that way since the leather packge is not available on the S model. I highly reccomend this Crossover SUV to anyone looking at a Lexus RX330. You will save thousands and get even better performance. The 345 Horse Power CVT V6 is a dream. A great Car!!

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  Excellent - 2005 Nissan Murano
  By butch hughes - January 28 - 5:33 am

  This car is the best all around car a person would want. Looks are superior and the engine has a lot of get up and go. Make sure you get the trailer hitch installed on it. It is dealer installed and cost is around $750 and takes about 8 hours for them to install it but well worth it. Also get the mud guards.

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  2003 Murano AWDSL - 2003 Nissan Murano
  By mwhurst - January 27 - 10:00 am

  Has been a very fun, useful, economical and reliable cross-over. I use it for long distance commuting in all weather in the NE and it has always dealt with all the conditions nature has thrown at it with total aplomb (I have the DVC which really does work). On weekends it does major household hauling duty for trash and shopping; then turns around and becomes a people and bag hauler for sports events for my children. A great and very versatile vehicle.