2018 Nissan Murano: Exploding sunroof
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2018 Murano report: exploding sunroof. CarComplaints.com lists 3 owner complaints, average mileage 7,100 miles.
NHTSA has 1 owner complaints for the 2018 Murano in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11673160 (filed 07/13/2025): “System: exterior lighting / visibility / unknown or other vin: [xxx] mileage: approx. 93,500 date: october 2024 issue: after a service visit, my headlights became excessively bright and misaligned. the windshield also began reflecting light in distorted ways…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: replace sunroof (2 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Leaks can often be traced with a water test and resealed; glass replacement is a pro job. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $1,500 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
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Sources
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