Hello everyone. I just came across this thread. I own an '03 Brown Murano SL AWD and noticed over the weekend the rust in the exact same area on the passenger side though. It extends for a length of about 12-15 inches. I called the dealership body shop and was told about $1,600.00 appx. as they would have to replace the quarter panel. Is this what it cost you guys total?
Thanks
Gonz stated (earlier in this thread) that he paid $350, and I paid almost exactly $300 (it was part of a $900 job, that also included a new rear bumper cover) to get the surface rust repaired inside our rear doors. Since we both caught ours early enough, surface grinding and repainting was the logical repair. But had we waited longer, and the rust gotten significantly worse, cutting out and installing a new quarter panel would have been the only other way to have fixed our cars.
Realizing that even the most miniscule rusting will (most likely) eventually return if a rusted panel isn't completely replaced, I asked my body shop guy what it would take to replace that rear, quarter panel on a Murano. Having never (at least 1 1/2 years ago when I had mine fixed) done that, he merely rolled his eyes and wouldn't even venture a repair cost. With what's involved - and, assuming they can get it to look decent, of course - $1600 to replace the quarter panel actually doesn't sound too bad to me.
All the more reason for all Murano owners to check those spots periodically and, if any rusting is seen, at least get the surface rust fixed right away.
