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What owners actually said
986 reports
80,000 miles · Jan 21, 2011
Visibility
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 NISSAN MURANO. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE SUN VISOR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE BROKE AND CONTINUED TO FALL IN HER FACE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE COST TO REPAIR THE SUN VISOR WAS $400. THERE ARE NO RECALLS OR WARRANTIES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIR…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 NISSAN MURANO. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE SUN VISOR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE BROKE AND CONTINUED TO FALL IN HER FACE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE COST TO REPAIR THE SUN VISOR WAS $400. THERE ARE NO RECALLS OR WARRANTIES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000. UPDATED 03/08/11
NHTSA ODI #10378124
89,000 miles · Jan 14, 2011
Seats
DRIVER'S SEAT. UNDERNEATH THE REAR OF DRIVER'S SEAT IS A METAL BRACKET THAT SNAPPED, CAUSING SEAT TO ROCK. BROUGHT IT TO TWO PLACES AND WAS TOLD IT'S PROBABLY A FACTORY DEFECT. BROUGHT BACK TO DEALER AND ALSO FILED A CLAIM WITH DEALER'S CONSUMER AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO ABOUT IT AS FAR …
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DRIVER'S SEAT. UNDERNEATH THE REAR OF DRIVER'S SEAT IS A METAL BRACKET THAT SNAPPED, CAUSING SEAT TO ROCK. BROUGHT IT TO TWO PLACES AND WAS TOLD IT'S PROBABLY A FACTORY DEFECT. BROUGHT BACK TO DEALER AND ALSO FILED A CLAIM WITH DEALER'S CONSUMER AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO ABOUT IT AS FAR AS A FACTORY RECALL OR REPAIRING AT NO COST TO ME. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10376654
109,000 miles · Jan 13, 2011
Power Train
CAR WOULD NOT DRIVE WHEN IN DRIVE AND NOW THE TRANSFER CASE IS OUT
NHTSA ODI #10376609
65,378 miles · Jan 8, 2011
Seats
NISSAN MURANO 2005 FRONT DRIVER SEAT HAS COME LOOSE ON ONE SIDE, IS LOPSIDED AND ROCKS BACK AND FORTH WHILE CAR IS IN MOTION,WHILE TURNING,BRAKING AND WHEN IT COMES TO A STOP. EVEN WHILE YOU ARE WEARING YOUR SEAT BELT YOU HAVE NO SAFETY RESTRAINT AS YOUR BODY IS PROJECTED FORWARD AND SIDEWAYS FROM YOUR SEAT WHILE DRIVING. I WEIG…
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NISSAN MURANO 2005 FRONT DRIVER SEAT HAS COME LOOSE ON ONE SIDE, IS LOPSIDED AND ROCKS BACK AND FORTH WHILE CAR IS IN MOTION,WHILE TURNING,BRAKING AND WHEN IT COMES TO A STOP. EVEN WHILE YOU ARE WEARING YOUR SEAT BELT YOU HAVE NO SAFETY RESTRAINT AS YOUR BODY IS PROJECTED FORWARD AND SIDEWAYS FROM YOUR SEAT WHILE DRIVING. I WEIGH 170 AND MY WIFE, WHO IS THE PRIMARY DRIVER WEIGHS 125 LBS. DURING ONE DRIVING INCIDENT,MY WIFE WAS AVERTING A TREE LIMB ON THE ROAD AND MADE A QUICK, BUT SLOW TURN ONLY TO BE JOSTLED TO THE SIDE OF THE CAR AND HITTING HER HEAD ON THE DRIVER WINDOW. LUCKILY SHE WAS NOT INJURED AS THE TURN WAS MINIMAL. NOTHING EXTRAORDINARY HAPPENED TO LEAD TO THE SEAT BREAK. ONE DAY MY WIFE SAT IN THE SEAT AND NOTICED IT FELT FUNNY. THE SEAT REPAIR IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. COST OF REPAIR WOULD BE UPWARDS OF $1200. AN AMOUNT WE CANNOT AFFORD. *LN
NHTSA ODI #10375212
101,000 miles · Jan 7, 2011
Seats
DRIVER SEAT SUPPORT FRAME POPPED WHILE ON THE INTERSTATE AND LEANED FORWARD AND TO THE LEFT. THIS CAUSED ME TO ALMOST HIT ANOTHER CAR BESIDE ME. NOW THE SEAT ROCK IS LIKE A ROCKING CHAIR AND MOVES WITH THE MOVEMENT ON THE CAR. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10375138
70,000 miles · Jan 5, 2011
Visibility
I OWN A 2005 NISSAN MURANO. THE SUNVISOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WOULDN'T STAY UP AND WAS RIGHT IN MY LINE OF SIGHT. I HAD IT REPLACED AND COST NEARLY $400. NOW THE PASSENGER SIDE WON'T STAY UP EITHER. THE PRICE HAS INCREASED TO NEARLY $500!!! THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND NEEDS TO BE RECALLED BY NISSAN. I CAN'S SAFELY DRIVE TH…
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I OWN A 2005 NISSAN MURANO. THE SUNVISOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WOULDN'T STAY UP AND WAS RIGHT IN MY LINE OF SIGHT. I HAD IT REPLACED AND COST NEARLY $400. NOW THE PASSENGER SIDE WON'T STAY UP EITHER. THE PRICE HAS INCREASED TO NEARLY $500!!! THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND NEEDS TO BE RECALLED BY NISSAN. I CAN'S SAFELY DRIVE THE CAR WITH THE SUN VISOR ALWAYS IN THE DOWN POSITION. I HAVE TRIED VELCRO AND IT WON'T HOLD IT UP. I SAW ONLINE THERE HAVE BEEN MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND NISSAN REFUSES TO HELP ANY OF THEIR CUSTOMERS EXCEPT TO PAY THE COST OF REPLACEMENT. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND NISSAN NEEDS TO ISSUE A RECALL ON THEIR SUN VISORS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10374871
52,000 miles · Jan 5, 2011
Air BagsFuel System, GasolineVisibility
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 NISSAN MURANO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS OVER A BUMP, THE SUN VISOR WOULD FALL DOWN WITHOUT ASSISTANCE. THE SUN VISOR WOULD REMAIN IN AN UPWARD POSITION WHEN SECURED WITH VELCRO STRAPS. IN ADDITION, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR WOULD NOT FUNCTION. WHILE DISPENSING FUEL TH…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 NISSAN MURANO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS OVER A BUMP, THE SUN VISOR WOULD FALL DOWN WITHOUT ASSISTANCE. THE SUN VISOR WOULD REMAIN IN AN UPWARD POSITION WHEN SECURED WITH VELCRO STRAPS. IN ADDITION, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR WOULD NOT FUNCTION. WHILE DISPENSING FUEL THE AUTOMATIC NOZZLE CLICKED OFF CONTINUOUSLY. THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 06V003000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY). THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 52,000.
NHTSA ODI #10374818
107,000 miles · Dec 30, 2010
Seats
THE DRIVERS SEAT FRAME BROKE FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THE VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN WRECKED.
NHTSA ODI #10374210
81,000 miles · Dec 29, 2010
Seats
WHILE DRIVING ALONG, I TOOK A SLIGHT TURN AND HEARD A CRACK SOUND. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE BACK LEFT CORNER OF MY DRIVER SEAT FELL, UPON STOPPING THE VEHICLE, I FOUND I CAN NOW EASILY "ROCK" MY DRIVER SEAT UP/DOWN. DUE TO THIS, I HAVE SEVERE BACK STRAIN WHILE DRIVING ALONG WITH GREAT CONCERNS OF SAFETY, IF I GO OVER A BUMP WILL MY …
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WHILE DRIVING ALONG, I TOOK A SLIGHT TURN AND HEARD A CRACK SOUND. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE BACK LEFT CORNER OF MY DRIVER SEAT FELL, UPON STOPPING THE VEHICLE, I FOUND I CAN NOW EASILY "ROCK" MY DRIVER SEAT UP/DOWN. DUE TO THIS, I HAVE SEVERE BACK STRAIN WHILE DRIVING ALONG WITH GREAT CONCERNS OF SAFETY, IF I GO OVER A BUMP WILL MY FOOT SLIP OFF THE ACCELERATOR OR BRAKE? IF, IN AN ACCIDENT WILL I END UP IN THE BACK SEAT WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN DRIVE? IS MY YOUNG FAMILY IN JEOPARDY? *TR
NHTSA ODI #10373292
42,000 miles · Dec 23, 2010
Visibility
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 NISSAN MURANO. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR FELL DOWN EVERY TIME HE DROVE OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT IT WOULD COST $400 TO REPLACE THE SUN VISOR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,000.
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.
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION." DURING AN INSPECTION OF SOME VEHICLES AT THE ASSEMBLY PLANT, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED WITH THE IGNITION KNOB IN THE "OFF" POSITION BUT THE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION NOT BEING IN THE "PARK" POSITION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE KEY IS TURNED TO THE "OFF" POSITION WITHOUT THE TRANSMISSION BEING IN THE "PARK" POSITION, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE STEERING WHEEL CAN LOCK WHEN TURNED TO THE RIGHT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE STEERING WHEEL LOCK ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, A FITTING FOR VAPOR RECIRCULATION, WHICH IS WELDED ON THE FUEL TANK, MAY COME OFF THE FUEL TANK BECAUSE INCORRECT MATERIAL WAS USED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL COMING ON AND MAY RESULT IN SOME FUEL LEAKAGE. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK WITH A NEW ONE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
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.
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.
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
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PE08065 · 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.
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.
Additional source detail variants (2)
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.
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