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Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints
13 reportsClear category filter70,000 miles · Jan 20, 2011
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING MY NISSAN MURANO TO SCHOOL PULLING ON TO A FOUR LANE HIGHWAY ACCELERATING TO GET UP TO THE SPEED LIMIT WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND STARTED TO DECELERATE, SHE WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED BY A TRAILER TRUCK. SHE HEARD A GRINDING NOISE AND WAS ABLE TO COAST INTO THE MEDIAN TO REMOVE THE VEHICL…
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MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING MY NISSAN MURANO TO SCHOOL PULLING ON TO A FOUR LANE HIGHWAY ACCELERATING TO GET UP TO THE SPEED LIMIT WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND STARTED TO DECELERATE, SHE WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED BY A TRAILER TRUCK. SHE HEARD A GRINDING NOISE AND WAS ABLE TO COAST INTO THE MEDIAN TO REMOVE THE VEHICLE FROM TRAFFIC. SHE WAS QUITE SHAKEN BY THE INCIDENT AS WAS I. I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A REPAIR GARAGE ONLY TO FIND OUT THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS IN PIECES INSIDE THE PAN. I UNDERSTAND BY REVIEWING MANY WEB SITES THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED TO NUMERUS NISSAN OWNERS. DOES SOMEONE HAVE TO BE KILLED BEFORE A RECALL OR A WARNING IS INITIATED? IT APPEARS NISSAN HAS WASHED THEIR HANDS OF THESE DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSIONS AS WELL AS THE BROKEN DRIVER SEAT BRACKETS AND REAR DISC BREAK SLID PINS THAT FREEZE UP AND CAUSE THE CALIPER TO HEAT UP, REAR WHEELS AND ULTIMATELY THE TIRES. IF NISSAN (WHO IS VERY AWARE OF THE DEFECTS) OR NHTSA DOESN'T MAKE NISSAN MURANO OWNERS AWARE OF THE DANGER, SOMEONE WILL HAVE A FATAL ACCIDENT AND IT WILL BE TOO LATE!
NHTSA ODI #10378956
76,295 miles · Aug 3, 2009
Electrical SystemService Brakes, Hydraulic
MY MURANO SUDDENLY WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AND THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE SAME EXACT DESCRIPTION OF THE ORIGINAL RECALL FOR THE ALTERNATOR. I HAD TO TOW TO DEALER AND LUCKILY I STILL WAS UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY SO IT WAS MOSTLY COVERED. CALLED NISSAN THIS MORNING AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE RECALL WAS ALREADY PE…
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MY MURANO SUDDENLY WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AND THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE SAME EXACT DESCRIPTION OF THE ORIGINAL RECALL FOR THE ALTERNATOR. I HAD TO TOW TO DEALER AND LUCKILY I STILL WAS UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY SO IT WAS MOSTLY COVERED. CALLED NISSAN THIS MORNING AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE RECALL WAS ALREADY PERFORMED FOR MY VEHICLE IN SEPTEMBER OF 2006. OBVIOUSLY THEY DIDN'T LEARN FROM THEIR ORIGINAL MISTAKE. THEY SHOULD BE DOING REPAIR AGAIN FOR FREE AND PAYING FOR THE BATTERY THAT GOT FRIED IN THE PROCESS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10279145
95,000 miles · Jul 6, 2009
Power TrainService Brakes, Hydraulic
TWO MAIN PROBLEMS WITH MY 2004 NISSAN MURANO.... BIGGEST IS BRAKE PROBLEMS. BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE AND THERE IS STILL A NOISE WHEN BRAKING ALONG WITH BAD VIBRATION WHEN SLOWING DOWN. THE VIBRATION CAN BE FELT IN THE STEERING WHEEL. ALSO, THERE IS A CLINKING NOISE IN THE ENGINE WHEN TAKING OFF AT SLOW S…
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TWO MAIN PROBLEMS WITH MY 2004 NISSAN MURANO.... BIGGEST IS BRAKE PROBLEMS. BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE AND THERE IS STILL A NOISE WHEN BRAKING ALONG WITH BAD VIBRATION WHEN SLOWING DOWN. THE VIBRATION CAN BE FELT IN THE STEERING WHEEL. ALSO, THERE IS A CLINKING NOISE IN THE ENGINE WHEN TAKING OFF AT SLOW SPEEDS. IT SOUNDS LIKE THE MOTOR IS GOING TO DROP. THIS HAS BEEN TO EXPENSIVE TO FIX, SO I CONTINUE TO DRIVE IT AS IS. VERY UNHAPPY WITH THE QUALITY OF THIS VEHICLE. MANY REPAIRS INCLUDING SMALL THAT AREN'T WORTH HAVING THE VEHICLE. NO DEALER WANTS TO TAKE AS TRADE IN. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10275927
Mileage unknown · Nov 27, 2007
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2004 NISSAN MURANO WITH BAD BRAKE REPAIR. CONSUMER STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE MORE NOISY AFTER THE REPAIR THEN WHEN THE VEHICLE WENT IN FOR REPAIR. DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WILL RETURN HER CALLS. *KB
NHTSA ODI #10210546
41,000 miles · Sep 3, 2007
Power TrainService Brakes, Hydraulic
I HAVE A 2004 NISSAN MURANO AND HAVE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL PROBLEMS TO DATE. FIRST, AFTER ABOUT ONE YEAR OF OWNERSHIP THE IDLER PULLEY BRACKET CRACKED (2/21/06) AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. FOR THE LAST YEAR THE BRAKES HAVE SQUEAKED AND WHEN BROUGHT TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY REPORTED THEY COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM. CURRENTLY (9/02/07) …
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I HAVE A 2004 NISSAN MURANO AND HAVE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL PROBLEMS TO DATE. FIRST, AFTER ABOUT ONE YEAR OF OWNERSHIP THE IDLER PULLEY BRACKET CRACKED (2/21/06) AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. FOR THE LAST YEAR THE BRAKES HAVE SQUEAKED AND WHEN BROUGHT TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY REPORTED THEY COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM. CURRENTLY (9/02/07) I AM EXPERIENCING THE SAME IDLER PULLEY BRACKET PROBLEM AND WILL HAVE TO TAKE THE CARE IN TO BE SERVICED AND INCONVENIENCED ONCE AGAIN. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10201720
24,000 miles · Dec 22, 2006
Power TrainService Brakes, HydraulicCrashInjury
TL* - THE CONTACT STATES THAT ON 12/20/06 AROUND 10:00 AM THE CONTACT DROVE HER 2004 NISSAN MURANO OUT OF HER DRIVEWAY AND PROCEEDED TO DRIVE DOWN AN ALLEY AT ABOUT 2 MPH. AFTER MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN ONTO THE MAIN ROAD OF A RESIDENTIAL AREA, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO ABOUT 50 MPH WITHOUT THE CONTACT TOUCHING THE ACCELERATO…
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TL* - THE CONTACT STATES THAT ON 12/20/06 AROUND 10:00 AM THE CONTACT DROVE HER 2004 NISSAN MURANO OUT OF HER DRIVEWAY AND PROCEEDED TO DRIVE DOWN AN ALLEY AT ABOUT 2 MPH. AFTER MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN ONTO THE MAIN ROAD OF A RESIDENTIAL AREA, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO ABOUT 50 MPH WITHOUT THE CONTACT TOUCHING THE ACCELERATOR. THE CONTACT TRIED CONTINUOUSLY APPLYING THE BRAKES, BUT VEHICLE NEVER CAME TO A STOP. THE CONTACT STATES THAT THE BRAKES WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR. SHE HAD A HARD TIME STEERING THE VEHICLE WHILE TRYING TO GET VEHICLE TO COME TO A STOP. THE CONTACT THEN HIT A PARKED FLAT BED TRAILER, AND THE FRONT TIRES OF HER VEHICLE DROVE UP ON THE FLAT BED AND THE VEHICLE THE ROLLED OVER ON ITS SIDE LANDING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE CONTACT WAS DAZED AND WITNESSES CLIMBED UP ONTO THE VEHICLE TO GET HER OUT. THE CONTACT STATES THERE WAS FUEL LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE, AND ONCE OUT OF VEHICLE SHE AND WITNESSES NOTICE THAT THE WHEELS OF THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TURNING AT A HIGH RATE WHILE ON IT SIDE. THE CONTACT STATES THAT ONE OF THE WITNESSES CLIMBED ONTO THE VEHICLE AND SHUT THE IGNITION OFF BUT COULDN'T GET KEY OUT OF IGNITION. THE POLICE WAS CALLED AND A REPORT FILED AND PICTURES WERE TAKEN. THE CONTACT HAS CALLED THE NISSAN CORPORATION AND FILED A COMPLAINT AND WAS GIVEN #557-22135 AS A REFERENCE NUMBER.
NHTSA ODI #10176833
40,000 miles · Nov 1, 2005
Electrical SystemService Brakes, HydraulicVehicle Speed Control
WHILE DRIVING, BRAKE WARNING LAMP SUDDENLY CAME ON. ACCELERATOR STOPPED RESPONDING. THEN EVENTUALLY, THE ENGINE DIED. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10141464
Mileage unknown · Oct 14, 2005
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
VEHICLE'S BRAKE PEDAL IS HIGHER THAN THE GAS PEDAL. *TS THE CONSUMER HAS TO LIFT HIS FOOT UP OFF THE GAS AND UP AND OVER TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE CONSUMER FEELS THAT THIS CONDITION ADDS TO BRAKING TIME AND RESULTS IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED OF THIS PROBLEM BUT THEY CLAIM THAT THIS IS THE DESIG…
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VEHICLE'S BRAKE PEDAL IS HIGHER THAN THE GAS PEDAL. *TS THE CONSUMER HAS TO LIFT HIS FOOT UP OFF THE GAS AND UP AND OVER TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE CONSUMER FEELS THAT THIS CONDITION ADDS TO BRAKING TIME AND RESULTS IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED OF THIS PROBLEM BUT THEY CLAIM THAT THIS IS THE DESIGN OF THE VEHICLE. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10140994
4,026 miles · Jan 21, 2005
Electrical SystemService Brakes, Hydraulic
ALTERNATOR FAILURE ON 2004 NISSAN MURANO WITH 4026 MILES ON IT. 1. FAULTY START, BRAKE LIGHT AND BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON. 2. CAR COMPLETELY LOST ACCELERATION THEN POWER. 3. TOWED TO NEAREST NISSAN DEALERSHIP- NEW ALTERNATOR INSTALLED- REPAIRED AT NO COST TO CUSTOMER. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10107683
9,877 miles · Dec 14, 2004
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THE FRONT BRAKES ON MY 2004 NISSAN MURANO OCCASIONALLY PULL LEFT OR RIGHT. RIGHT MORE OFTEN THAN LEFT. ON TWO OCCASIONS, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS PULLED OUT OF MY HAND. I HAVE NUMEROUS OTHER COMPAINTS BUT THIS IS THE ONLY ONE SAFETY RELATED.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10102910
Official recalls
4May 19, 2009
NISSAN IS RECALLING 362,891 MY 2003-2007 MURANO VEHICLES. THE INTAKE AIR DUCTS, WHICH ARE CONNECTED TO THE INTERMEDIATE RESONATOR IN THE AIR INTAKE SYSTEM OF THE ENGINE, MAY SEPARATE FROM THE RESONATOR WITH ENGINE MOVEMENT. THIS SEPARATION OCCURS DUE TO THE PREMATURE AGING OF THE MATERIAL USED IN THE INTAKE AIR DUCTS WHICH CAUSES EXCESSIVE SHRINKING.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: ENGINE MAY STALL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE/REPAIR THE APPROPRIATE COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Feb 13, 2006
ON SOME SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, IN CERTAIN HIGH SPEED FRONTAL CRASHES, THE WEBBING OF A REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELT MAY CONTACT THE REAR SEAT BACK HINGE WHERE IT CAN BE CUT BY THE SHARP EDGE OF THE METAL PORTION OF THE HINGE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE WEBBING IS COMPLETELY SEPARATED, IT CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL PROTECTORS OVER THE WEBBING OF THE REAR SEAT BELTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Jan 10, 2006
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, DUE TO THE LOCATION OF THE FORWARD EDGE OF THE FUEL TANK, IN THE EVENT THAT A VEHICLE FRONT TIRE RUNS OVER A SMALL, SHARP OBJECT IN THE ROAD, CATCHES IT AND PROPELS IT TOWARDS THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, IT MAY STRIKE AND PUNCTURE THE FUEL TANK.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A PUNCTURED TANK COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL PROTECTORS IN FRONT OF THE TANK FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Jul 14, 2005
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT A WIRE BREAKING INSIDE THE ALTERNATOR COULD STOP THE BATTERY FROM CHARGING.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS HAPPENS, THE CHARGER WARNING AND BRAKE WARNING LAMPS WILL IMMEDIATELY COME ON AND THE BATTERY WILL BEGIN TO DISCHARGE. AFTER A SHORT TIME, THE ENGINE WILL GO INTO A "FALL SAFE" CONDITION WHICH WILL LIMIT VEHICLE SPEED. THE ENGINE WILL STOP RUNNING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR WITH A NEW VERSION WHICH HAS BEEN MODIFIED TO PREVENT MOVEMENT OF THE COIL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
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NHTSA investigations
4PE08065 · Driver Seat Anchor Failure
Opened Nov 18, 2008 · Closed Jul 2, 2009
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seats
THIS INVESTIGATION CONCERNS STRUCTURAL FAILURE OF THE ANCHOR/BRACKET ON THE LEFT REAR SIDE OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT.THE CONCERN IS THAT SUCH FAILURES MAY ALTER THE DRIVER'S SEATED POSITION SO AS TO REDUCE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE OCCUPANT PROTECTION SYSTEM OR POTENTIALLY COMPROMISE VEHICLE CONTROL.FAILURE OF THE SUBJECT ANCHOR BRACKET RESULTS FROM METAL FATIGUE AND CAUSES REARWARD TILTING OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT.THESE FAILURES USUALLY OCCUR DURING DRIVER INGRESS BUT MAY ALSO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING OPERATED.THE SAFETY RELATED CONCERNS DURING ACTUAL VEHICLE USE WERE NOT VALIDATED BY THIS INVESTIGATION.WHILE THE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS OF THIS PROBLEM IS RELATIVELY HIGH, ONLY THREE VERY MINOR, UNDOCUMENTED INJURIES WERE REPORTED.THE REPORTED INJURIES OCCURRED DURING DRIVER INGRESS, NOT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION.INVESTIGATION DISCLOSED THAT THE APPARENT RISK OF COMPROMISE TO VEHICLE CONTROL HAS NOT BEEN DEMONSTRATED.INVESTIGATION ALSO DISCLOSED THAT THE APPARENT RISK OF COLLAPSE OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT BACK HAS NOT BEEN DEMONSTRATEDA SAFETY RELATED DEFECT TREND WAS NOT IDENTIFIED AND THIS INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN CLOSED.
PE05050 · Fuel Tank Punctures From Road Debris
Opened Sep 13, 2005 · Closed Jan 31, 2006
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly; Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly
ODI OPENED A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION BASED ON FOUR VEHICLE OWNER QUESTIONNAIRES (VOQ'S) INDICATING THAT THE FUEL TANKS WEREPUNCTURED BY ROAD DEBRIS UNDER NORMAL, NON OFF-ROAD DRIVING CONDITIONS.AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 2005, THE COMPLAINT TOTAL INCREASED TO 12.NISSAN SUPPLIED ODI WITH 31 COMPLAINTS OF FUEL TANK PUNCTURES, INCLUDING 26 NOT PREVIOUSLY KNOWN TO ODI FROM THE VOQ RECORDS. IN A LETTER DATED JANUARY 9, 2006, NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. NOTIFIED ODI OF ITS PLAN TO RECALL APPROXIMATELY 209,000 MODEL YEAR 2003 - 2006 NISSAN MURANO VEHICLES BUILT FROM APRIL 24, 2002 (START OF PRODUCTION OF MY 2003) THROUGH NOVEMBER 24, 2005 (INCLUDING A PORTION OF MY 2006 VEHICLES) TO CORRECT A DEFICIENCY IN FUEL TANK SHIELDING FROM ROAD DEBRIS.THIS RECALL HAS BEEN DESIGNATED NHTSA NO. 06V-003.RECALLED VEHICLES WILL BE FITTED WITH PROTECTIVE SHIELDING FOR THE FRONTAL PORTION OF THE FUEL TANK TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF PUNCTURE BY PROJECTILES FROM THE FRONT WHEELS.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN CLOSED.
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Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
ODI OPENED A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION BASED ON FOUR VEHICLE OWNER QUESTIONNAIRES (VOQ'S) INDICATING THAT THE FUEL TANKS WEREPUNCTURED BY ROAD DEBRIS UNDER NORMAL, NON OFF-ROAD DRIVING CONDITIONS.AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 2005, THE COMPLAINT TOTAL INCREASED TO 12.NISSAN SUPPLIED ODI WITH 31 COMPLAINTS OF FUEL TANK PUNCTURES, INCLUDING 26 NOT PREVIOUSLY KNOWN TO ODI FROM THE VOQ RECORDS. IN A LETTER DATED JANUARY 9, 2006, NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. NOTIFIED ODI OF ITS PLAN TO RECALL APPROXIMATELY 209,000 MODEL YEAR 2003 - 2006 NISSAN MURANO VEHICLES BUILT FROM APRIL 24, 2002 (START OF PRODUCTION OF MY 2003) THROUGH NOVEMBER 24, 2005 (INCLUDING A PORTION OF MY 2006 VEHICLES) TO CORRECT A DEFICIENCY IN FUEL TANK SHIELDING FROM ROAD DEBRIS.THIS RECALL HAS BEEN DESIGNATED NHTSA NO. 06V-003.RECALLED VEHICLES WILL BE FITTED WITH PROTECTIVE SHIELDING FOR THE FRONTAL PORTION OF THE FUEL TANK TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF PUNCTURE BY PROJECTILES FROM THE FRONT WHEELS.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN CLOSED.
Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly
ODI OPENED A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION BASED ON FOUR VEHICLE OWNER QUESTIONNAIRES (VOQ'S) INDICATING THAT THE FUEL TANKS WEREPUNCTURED BY ROAD DEBRIS UNDER NORMAL, NON OFF-ROAD DRIVING CONDITIONS.AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 2005, THE COMPLAINT TOTAL INCREASED TO 12.NISSAN SUPPLIED ODI WITH 31 COMPLAINTS OF FUEL TANK PUNCTURES, INCLUDING 26 NOT PREVIOUSLY KNOWN TO ODI FROM THE VOQ RECORDS. IN A LETTER DATED JANUARY 9, 2006, NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. NOTIFIED ODI OF ITS PLAN TO RECALL APPROXIMATELY 209,000 MODEL YEAR 2003 - 2006 NISSAN MURANO VEHICLES BUILT FROM APRIL 24, 2002 (START OF PRODUCTION OF MY 2003) THROUGH NOVEMBER 24, 2005 (INCLUDING A PORTION OF MY 2006 VEHICLES) TO CORRECT A DEFICIENCY IN FUEL TANK SHIELDING FROM ROAD DEBRIS.THIS RECALL HAS BEEN DESIGNATED NHTSA NO. 06V-003.RECALLED VEHICLES WILL BE FITTED WITH PROTECTIVE SHIELDING FOR THE FRONTAL PORTION OF THE FUEL TANK TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF PUNCTURE BY PROJECTILES FROM THE FRONT WHEELS.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN CLOSED.
EA05006 · Alternator Failure / Engine Stalling
Opened Mar 25, 2005 · Closed Aug 17, 2005
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System; Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator
ODI RECEIVED 14 REPORTS OF ALLEGED ENGINE STALLING DUE TO ALTERNATOR FAILURE ON MY 2003-2004 MURANO (SUBJECT) VEHICLES.ALL OF THE COMPLAINTS REPORTED THAT THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE RESTARTED AFTER THE STALL OCCURRED.BASED ON THESE COMPLAINTS, ODI OPENED PE04-077 AND LATER UPGRADED TO EA05-006 FOR THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.DURING EA05-006, ADDITIONAL FAILURE DATA WERE IDENTIFIED AS NOTED IN THE FAILURE REPORT SUMMARY ABOVE.ON JULY 12, 2005, NISSAN NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A SAFETY DEFECT ON MY 2003-2005 MURANO VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM APRIL 8, 2002 AND SEPTEMBER 24, 2004 (RECALL 05V-319).THE NOTIFICATION STATED THAT AN OPEN CIRCUIT IN THE ALTERNATOR CAN OCCUR DUE TO WIRE FATIGUE CAUSED BY MOVEMENT OF THE ROTOR COIL DURING RAPID CHANGES IN ENGINE SPEED IN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (CVT).HIGHER ENGINE COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE IN THE MURANO COMPARED TO OTHER NISSAN MODELS MAY ALSO BE A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR TO THE WIRE FATIGUE.NISSAN ALSO REPORTED THAT WHEN THIS HAPPENS, THE CHARGE WARNING AND BRAKE WARNING LAMPS WILL ILLUMINATE AND THE BATTERY WILL BEGIN TO DISCHARGE.AFTER A SHORT TIME, THE ENGINE WILL THEN ENTER A FAIL SAFE MODE THAT LIMITS VEHICLE SPEED.VERY SHORTLY AFTER REACHING THIS CONDITION, THE ENGINE WILL STOP.NHTSA'S TESTING, HOWEVER, SHOWED THAT ALTHOUGH THE WARNING LAMPS ILLUMINATE, THE VEHICLE SPEED IS LIMITED TO ONLY 4-7 MPH RATHER THAN WHAT NHTSA CONSIDERS A FAIL SAFE MODE. NISSAN WILL INSTRUCT OWNERS TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO ANY NISSAN DEALER FOR AN ALTERNATOR INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT, IF REQUIRED.NOTE:SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE HAD THE NEWLY DESIGNED ALTERNATOR PREVIOUSLY INSTALLED UNDER WARRANTY.CONSEQUENTLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.ODI WILL MONITOR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE REMEDY AND TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED.
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Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator
ODI RECEIVED 14 REPORTS OF ALLEGED ENGINE STALLING DUE TO ALTERNATOR FAILURE ON MY 2003-2004 MURANO (SUBJECT) VEHICLES.ALL OF THE COMPLAINTS REPORTED THAT THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE RESTARTED AFTER THE STALL OCCURRED.BASED ON THESE COMPLAINTS, ODI OPENED PE04-077 AND LATER UPGRADED TO EA05-006 FOR THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.DURING EA05-006, ADDITIONAL FAILURE DATA WERE IDENTIFIED AS NOTED IN THE FAILURE REPORT SUMMARY ABOVE.ON JULY 12, 2005, NISSAN NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A SAFETY DEFECT ON MY 2003-2005 MURANO VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM APRIL 8, 2002 AND SEPTEMBER 24, 2004 (RECALL 05V-319).THE NOTIFICATION STATED THAT AN OPEN CIRCUIT IN THE ALTERNATOR CAN OCCUR DUE TO WIRE FATIGUE CAUSED BY MOVEMENT OF THE ROTOR COIL DURING RAPID CHANGES IN ENGINE SPEED IN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (CVT).HIGHER ENGINE COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE IN THE MURANO COMPARED TO OTHER NISSAN MODELS MAY ALSO BE A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR TO THE WIRE FATIGUE.NISSAN ALSO REPORTED THAT WHEN THIS HAPPENS, THE CHARGE WARNING AND BRAKE WARNING LAMPS WILL ILLUMINATE AND THE BATTERY WILL BEGIN TO DISCHARGE.AFTER A SHORT TIME, THE ENGINE WILL THEN ENTER A FAIL SAFE MODE THAT LIMITS VEHICLE SPEED.VERY SHORTLY AFTER REACHING THIS CONDITION, THE ENGINE WILL STOP.NHTSA'S TESTING, HOWEVER, SHOWED THAT ALTHOUGH THE WARNING LAMPS ILLUMINATE, THE VEHICLE SPEED IS LIMITED TO ONLY 4-7 MPH RATHER THAN WHAT NHTSA CONSIDERS A FAIL SAFE MODE. NISSAN WILL INSTRUCT OWNERS TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO ANY NISSAN DEALER FOR AN ALTERNATOR INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT, IF REQUIRED.NOTE:SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE HAD THE NEWLY DESIGNED ALTERNATOR PREVIOUSLY INSTALLED UNDER WARRANTY.CONSEQUENTLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.ODI WILL MONITOR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE REMEDY AND TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED.
Electrical System
ODI RECEIVED 14 REPORTS OF ALLEGED ENGINE STALLING DUE TO ALTERNATOR FAILURE ON MY 2003-2004 MURANO (SUBJECT) VEHICLES.ALL OF THE COMPLAINTS REPORTED THAT THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE RESTARTED AFTER THE STALL OCCURRED.BASED ON THESE COMPLAINTS, ODI OPENED PE04-077 AND LATER UPGRADED TO EA05-006 FOR THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.DURING EA05-006, ADDITIONAL FAILURE DATA WERE IDENTIFIED AS NOTED IN THE FAILURE REPORT SUMMARY ABOVE.ON JULY 12, 2005, NISSAN NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A SAFETY DEFECT ON MY 2003-2005 MURANO VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM APRIL 8, 2002 AND SEPTEMBER 24, 2004 (RECALL 05V-319).THE NOTIFICATION STATED THAT AN OPEN CIRCUIT IN THE ALTERNATOR CAN OCCUR DUE TO WIRE FATIGUE CAUSED BY MOVEMENT OF THE ROTOR COIL DURING RAPID CHANGES IN ENGINE SPEED IN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (CVT).HIGHER ENGINE COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE IN THE MURANO COMPARED TO OTHER NISSAN MODELS MAY ALSO BE A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR TO THE WIRE FATIGUE.NISSAN ALSO REPORTED THAT WHEN THIS HAPPENS, THE CHARGE WARNING AND BRAKE WARNING LAMPS WILL ILLUMINATE AND THE BATTERY WILL BEGIN TO DISCHARGE.AFTER A SHORT TIME, THE ENGINE WILL THEN ENTER A FAIL SAFE MODE THAT LIMITS VEHICLE SPEED.VERY SHORTLY AFTER REACHING THIS CONDITION, THE ENGINE WILL STOP.NHTSA'S TESTING, HOWEVER, SHOWED THAT ALTHOUGH THE WARNING LAMPS ILLUMINATE, THE VEHICLE SPEED IS LIMITED TO ONLY 4-7 MPH RATHER THAN WHAT NHTSA CONSIDERS A FAIL SAFE MODE. NISSAN WILL INSTRUCT OWNERS TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO ANY NISSAN DEALER FOR AN ALTERNATOR INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT, IF REQUIRED.NOTE:SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE HAD THE NEWLY DESIGNED ALTERNATOR PREVIOUSLY INSTALLED UNDER WARRANTY.CONSEQUENTLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.ODI WILL MONITOR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE REMEDY AND TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED.
PE04077 · Alternator Failure/ Engine Stalling
Opened Nov 19, 2004 · Closed Mar 25, 2005
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System; Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator
ODI OPENED PE04-077 BASED ON 14 REPORTS OF ALLEGED ENGINE STALLING DUE TO ALTERNATOR FAILURE.ALL OF THE COMPLAINTS REPORTED THAT THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE RESTARTED AFTER THE STALL OCCURRED.DURING PE04-077, ADDITIONAL FAILURE DATA WAS IDENTIFIED AS NOTED IN THE FAILURE REPORT SUMMARY ABOVE . DURING THE INVESTIGATION, NISSAN IDENTIFIED THAT THERE HAD BEEN ALTERNATOR WARRANTY REPLACEMENTS DUE TO AN OPEN CIRCUIT IN THE ROTOR COIL CAUSED BY WIRE FATIGUE. ODI?S ANALYSIS SHOWS FAILURE RATES THAT ARE OF CONCERN TO ODI AND INDICATES THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT IS CONTINUING TO OCCUR IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.ODI'S ANALYSIS ALSO SHOWS THAT NEARLY ALL OF THE ALTERNATOR WARRANTY CLAIMS SUBMITTED RESULTED IN ENGINE STALLS AND AT LEAST 25% OF THE ENGINE STALLS RESULTED IN A NO RESTART CONDITION.HOWEVER, IN 71% OF THE WARRANTY DATA SUBMITTED, ODI HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DETERMINE IF THE CONSUMER COULD RESTART THE VEHICLE.THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS TO FURTHER INVESTIGATE THIS CONCERN, TO ASSESS THE POTENTIAL SAFETY-RELATED CONSEQUENCES, AND TO DETERMINE THE SCOPE OF THE AFFECTED POPULATION.
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Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator
ODI OPENED PE04-077 BASED ON 14 REPORTS OF ALLEGED ENGINE STALLING DUE TO ALTERNATOR FAILURE.ALL OF THE COMPLAINTS REPORTED THAT THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE RESTARTED AFTER THE STALL OCCURRED.DURING PE04-077, ADDITIONAL FAILURE DATA WAS IDENTIFIED AS NOTED IN THE FAILURE REPORT SUMMARY ABOVE . DURING THE INVESTIGATION, NISSAN IDENTIFIED THAT THERE HAD BEEN ALTERNATOR WARRANTY REPLACEMENTS DUE TO AN OPEN CIRCUIT IN THE ROTOR COIL CAUSED BY WIRE FATIGUE. ODI?S ANALYSIS SHOWS FAILURE RATES THAT ARE OF CONCERN TO ODI AND INDICATES THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT IS CONTINUING TO OCCUR IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.ODI'S ANALYSIS ALSO SHOWS THAT NEARLY ALL OF THE ALTERNATOR WARRANTY CLAIMS SUBMITTED RESULTED IN ENGINE STALLS AND AT LEAST 25% OF THE ENGINE STALLS RESULTED IN A NO RESTART CONDITION.HOWEVER, IN 71% OF THE WARRANTY DATA SUBMITTED, ODI HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DETERMINE IF THE CONSUMER COULD RESTART THE VEHICLE.THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS TO FURTHER INVESTIGATE THIS CONCERN, TO ASSESS THE POTENTIAL SAFETY-RELATED CONSEQUENCES, AND TO DETERMINE THE SCOPE OF THE AFFECTED POPULATION.
Electrical System
ODI OPENED PE04-077 BASED ON 14 REPORTS OF ALLEGED ENGINE STALLING DUE TO ALTERNATOR FAILURE.ALL OF THE COMPLAINTS REPORTED THAT THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE RESTARTED AFTER THE STALL OCCURRED.DURING PE04-077, ADDITIONAL FAILURE DATA WAS IDENTIFIED AS NOTED IN THE FAILURE REPORT SUMMARY ABOVE . DURING THE INVESTIGATION, NISSAN IDENTIFIED THAT THERE HAD BEEN ALTERNATOR WARRANTY REPLACEMENTS DUE TO AN OPEN CIRCUIT IN THE ROTOR COIL CAUSED BY WIRE FATIGUE. ODI?S ANALYSIS SHOWS FAILURE RATES THAT ARE OF CONCERN TO ODI AND INDICATES THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT IS CONTINUING TO OCCUR IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.ODI'S ANALYSIS ALSO SHOWS THAT NEARLY ALL OF THE ALTERNATOR WARRANTY CLAIMS SUBMITTED RESULTED IN ENGINE STALLS AND AT LEAST 25% OF THE ENGINE STALLS RESULTED IN A NO RESTART CONDITION.HOWEVER, IN 71% OF THE WARRANTY DATA SUBMITTED, ODI HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DETERMINE IF THE CONSUMER COULD RESTART THE VEHICLE.THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS TO FURTHER INVESTIGATE THIS CONCERN, TO ASSESS THE POTENTIAL SAFETY-RELATED CONSEQUENCES, AND TO DETERMINE THE SCOPE OF THE AFFECTED POPULATION.
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