Nissan Murano 2 / Z51

Nissan Murano second generation (Z51 factory index) was produced in 2008. The mid-size crossover is built on the Nissan D platform, which is the basis of the Teana 2 (J32). In 2011, the Nissan Murano received minor changes in appearance. In the same year, commercial production of the model was established at the Nissan plant in St. Petersburg.

Engine

The power unit was offered only one – the time-tested V6 with a working volume of 3.5 liters with a capacity of 249 hp (VQ35DE). This engine among gasoline analogues is recognized as one of the best.

The engine usually does not cause problems. However, there is one vulnerability - the laying of oil channels. It was previously made on a paper basis. Over time, it squeezes out, which leads to a drop in pressure in the lubrication system, errors occur in the work of camshafts, and oil starvation begins.

Since about 2011, metal pads have appeared. However, over the years, the bolts of the lid attachment weakened and the oil pressure dropped. Long-term operation of the engine in such conditions could lead to its premature wear.

Fortunately, numerous cases of engine failure due to a structural flaw of the gasket were not observed. The vulnerability is eliminated with the removal of the engine and is estimated by services in the amount of 25 000 rubles.

The radiator of the cooling system (11 000 rubles per analogue) can lose weight after 150-200 thousand km. One of the preventive measures of its integrity is the regular renewal of the radiator cover (400-1000 rubles).

Transmission

Some owners have to deal with a transfer case or CVT malfunction. So some “lucky” replaced the faulty variator at a run of 30-60 thousand km. Reasons for contacting the service: twitchy work of the variator, "dulling" of the box and the lack of acceleration with increasing speeds. Others had to worry about the work of the variator after 100-150 thousand km. More often before the first repair of the CVT manages to travel 200-250 thousand km. For the repair of this type of boxes in specialized car service stations ask from 100 to 180 thousand rubles. There were also cases of replacement of the transfer case even at a run of 60-80 thousand km. By the way, the cost of handouts in the online store of spare parts is about 180-200 thousand rubles, the officials are more expensive. A real epidemic of current transfer box glands broke out on cars of 2009-2011 release. The reason is a defect in the casting of the variator body. Nissan sent out a technical bulletin to service centers explaining how to fix the problem. The essence: due to the unforeseen design of the influx on the body of the variator was not provided complete shrinkage of the angular gearbox at the connection box with the dispensing unit - the nodes were installed with distortion. During the operation, the glands broke, and leak appeared. Ignoring the problem in the future could lead to a complete loss of working fluid (it is only 300 grams there) and failure of the dispensary (60,000 rubles per used). Authorized services, according to the prescription, grinded the problem ledge on the variator body and changed the glands. On the 2012 models, the problem with the casting of the body was solved.

Walking

Many owners of the Nissan Murano Z51 noted the appearance of deaf knocks in the front suspension when running 10-20 thousand km. The reason is the sleeve of the front stabilizer of transverse stability. When the problem was detected, authorized Nissan services changed the bushings, but after 10-20 thousand km, knocking appeared again. Later, Nissan refined the crimping plates, providing a tighter shrinkage of the bushings. After replacing the bushings with crimping plates, the problem did not recur. Silent blocks of the front levers (700-1200 rubles) are surrendered after 80-120 thousand km, and the rear (300-600 rubles) - after 100-150 thousand km. Factory shock absorbers usually travel about 100-150 thousand km. By this time, the supports and bearings of the front depreciation racks can be worn (from 1200 and 600 rubles, respectively). After 50-100 thousand km had to change and tired rear silentblocks of the front subframe (2 units for 1100 rubles plus 6-8 thousand rubles for work). Front hub bearings could sound after 90-120 thousand km. They change in the collection with the hub (6-11 thousand rubles plus 1500 rubles for work). Howling of the GUR pump in the cold after launch is another common occurrence on the Nissan Murano Z51. The probable reason is a strongly thickened liquid GUR in the cold. It is noted that after the liquid replacement, the dealers did not change, i.e. howl remained. And if the “original” liquid was changed to a qualitative analogue, then howling often passed. Indirect confirmation of the presence of problems with the liquid served and the “winter case” of pumps GUR on warranty cars. The cost of the new pump is about 34 000 rubles.

Body and salon

Many owners noted after 2-3 years of operation problems with chrome coating of decorative body elements: chromium was covered with spots, swelled, or climbed varnish. Some owners noticed a slight sagging of the front bumper. Front headlights often foggy, and in frosts on the inner surface there is a frost. The cost of a new block headlight at dealers is about 42 000 rubles. After 6-10 years of operation, many note a noticeable decrease in lighting efficiency - lens reflectors burn out. The cost of eliminating the lack of specialized service will be about 12-15 thousand rubles. Sometimes there were cases of water entering the car cabin due to insufficient amount of sealant on the welded seams of the front wings or the absence of a plug of the hood cable behind the left wing. In winter, some owners of Murano Z51 noted the appearance of creaking plastic interior to warm up the cabin. The cause of annoying creaking at the bottom of the windshield sometimes became an external plastic lining. Some owners had to face the grinding and backlash of the driver's seat due to wear of the sled. Many complained about the insufficient quality of leather upholstery seats: on the surface, cracks and folds appeared relatively quickly. Not distinguished by longevity and the coating of the steering wheel. The scuffs became noticeable to 80-120 thousand km. The cost of the steering wheel is about 5000 rubles. Often there were complaints of the owners of the "fresh" Murano on the slow warming up of the cabin in winter: the warm air began to blow immediately.

Engine

• The power unit was offered only one – the time-tested V6 with a working volume of 3.5 liters with a capacity of 249 hp (VQ35DE).
• The engine usually does not cause problems.
• Long-term operation of the engine in such conditions could lead to its premature wear.

Transmission

• Some owners have to deal with a transfer case or CVT malfunction.
• More often before the first repair of the CVT manages to travel 200-250 thousand km.
• For the repair of this type of boxes in specialized car service stations ask from 100 to 180 thousand rubles.
• Nissan sent out a technical bulletin to service centers explaining how to fix the problem.
• During the operation, the glands broke, and leak appeared.
• Ignoring the problem in the future could lead to a complete loss of working fluid (it is only 300 grams there) and failure of the dispensary (60,000 rubles per used).
• Authorized services, according to the prescription, grinded the problem ledge on the variator body and changed the glands.
• On the 2012 models, the problem with the casting of the body was solved.

Walking

• Many owners of the Nissan Murano Z51 noted the appearance of deaf knocks in the front suspension when running 10-20 thousand km.
• When the problem was detected, authorized Nissan services changed the bushings, but after 10-20 thousand km, knocking appeared again.
• After replacing the bushings with crimping plates, the problem did not recur.
• By this time, the supports and bearings of the front depreciation racks can be worn (from 1200 and 600 rubles, respectively).
• Indirect confirmation of the presence of problems with the liquid served and the “winter case” of pumps GUR on warranty cars.
• The steering rack could flow after 100-150 thousand km (20-25 thousand rubles for repairs).

Body and salon

• Many owners noted after 2-3 years of operation problems with chrome coating of decorative body elements: chromium was covered with spots, swelled, or climbed varnish.
• Front headlights often foggy, and in frosts on the inner surface there is a frost.
• Some owners had to face the grinding and backlash of the driver's seat due to wear of the sled.
• The scuffs became noticeable to 80-120 thousand km.
• The reason is similar in essence to the problem of pumps GUR: the concentration of antifreeze did not correspond to the temperature conditions of the vehicle. Antifreeze thickened, forming traffic jams.
• Nissan services were aware of the problem and when handling, they replaced coolant.
• Systemic problems with the electrical part usually do not happen.

Overall, the Nissan Murano Z51 is doing well. There's not much trouble. There are certain risks of failure of the variator or transfer case. The main thing is proper operation and timely maintenance.

• Engine: This engine among gasoline analogues is recognized as one of the best. The engine usually does not cause problems.
• Transmission: Some owners have to deal with a transfer case or CVT malfunction.
• Many owners of the Nissan Murano Z51 noted the appearance of deaf knocks in the front suspension when running 10-20 thousand km.
• Body and salon: Many owners noted after 2-3 years of operation problems with the chrome coating of decorative body elements: chromium was covered with spots, swelled, or climbed varnish.

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