Nissan Murano engines

The Nissan Murano is a mid-size Japanese SUV from Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Manufactured since 2002. The model has two body versions – a 5-seater SUV and a convertible. The name of the car “Murano” is borrowed from the Italian island of the same name. The car was originally manufactured for the North American market. The base platform is the Nissan FF-L. The first generation of the model was replaced in 2007 by the increasingly popular Nissan Rogue. However, by the end of 2007, the 2nd generation Murano was released, the external features of which were borrowed from the Rogue.

The Nissan Murano was offered with 5 engines since 2002 (4 petrol, 1 diesel). Displacement ranges from 2.0 to 3.5 liters, power output from 150 to 305 hp. All of them use a timing chain. 3 are turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Nissan VQ35DE (about 400,000 km).

Nissan Murano engines by generation

EngineYearsVolumePowerFuelTimingOilLifespan
Nissan Murano 1 (Z50) 2002–2007
Nissan VQ35DE3.5 L V6215–305 hppetrolchain4.7 L~400,000 km
Nissan QR25DE2002–20072.5 L R4152 hppetrolchain5.1 L~300,000 km
Nissan Murano 2 (Z51) 2010–2014
Nissan VQ35DE3.5 L V6215–305 hppetrolchain4.7 L~400,000 km
Nissan YD252010–20142.5 L R4150 hpdiesel, turbochain7.6 L~300,000 km
Nissan Murano 3 (Z52) 2015–2016
Nissan VQ35DE3.5 L V6215–305 hppetrolchain4.7 L~400,000 km
Nissan QR25DER2015–20162.5 L R4234 hppetrol, turbochain5.8 L~250,000 km
Nissan Murano 4 (Z53) 2024–present
Nissan KR20DDET2024–present2.0 L R4250–272 hppetrol, turbochain4.7 L~220,000 km

Nissan Murano engine FAQ

What engines were used in the Nissan Murano?

Nissan Murano 1 (Z50) (2002–2007): Nissan VQ35DE and Nissan QR25DE; Nissan Murano 2 (Z51) (2010–2014): Nissan VQ35DE and Nissan YD25; Nissan Murano 3 (Z52) (2015–2016): Nissan VQ35DE and Nissan QR25DER; Nissan Murano 4 (Z53) (2024–present): Nissan KR20DDET.

Which Nissan Murano engine is the most durable?

By rated service life the most durable Nissan Murano engines are: Nissan VQ35DE — about 400,000 km; Nissan QR25DE — about 300,000 km; Nissan YD25 — about 300,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.

How much oil does the Nissan Murano engine take?

Engine oil capacity with filter: Nissan KR20DDET — 4.7 L (5W-30); Nissan QR25DE — 5.1 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Nissan QR25DER — 5.8 L (5W-30); Nissan VQ35DE — 4.7 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Nissan YD25 — 7.6 L (5W-30).

Does the Nissan Murano have a timing belt or chain?

Timing chain: Nissan KR20DDET, Nissan QR25DE, Nissan QR25DER, Nissan VQ35DE and Nissan YD25.

Was the Nissan Murano available with a diesel engine?

Yes: Nissan YD25.

Engine details

Nissan QR25DE

Nissan QR25DE

2000–present · 2.5 L R4 · petrol · 152 hp · chain

Until 2004, motors were equipped with not very durable catalysts, which quickly collapsed, and their crumbs were sucked into the combustion chambers.…

Nissan VQ35DE

Nissan VQ35DE

2000 · 3.5 L V6 · petrol · 215–305 hp · chain

This is a very reliable unit with a high resource, but oil consumption is common. The reason is either coking due to…

Nissan QR25DER

Nissan QR25DER

2013–2017 · 2.5 L R4 · petrol · 234 hp · chain

This power unit is afraid of overheating and the cylinder head gasket breaks through it regularly.

Nissan KR20DDET

Nissan KR20DDET

2017 · 2.0 L R4 · petrol · 250–272 hp · chain

This turbo engine was produced not so long ago that statistics of its breakdowns were collected.

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