2009 NISSAN Murano Problems & Complaints
Real owner complaints and problems reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). View common issues by component.
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SERVICE BRAKES
223 complaints
When driving at a slow speed and applying full brakes, the car rather than stopping quickly took more time to stop and thus resulted in an accident - collided with the car in front. There was a recall for this car in 2019 for exactly this problem - R1814. Apparently, the fix the dealer has performed didn’t alleviate the problem. I sincerely request you to perform a thorough assessment of the recommended fix for this recall to safeguard others from this serious safety issue. Also, if possible, I request you to arrange for assessment of my vehicle to confirm if my ABS concerns are true which I truly believe they’re.
May 15, 2023
Brake pedal now goes to floor before brakes engage. This occurred after stopping suddenly. Mechanic changed master cylinder and bled system but no change. No warning lamps on dashboard.
Sep 13, 2022
The brake pedal gets really stiff, hard to depress and the brakes gradually engage until they almost stop the vehicle. All the brakes get extremely hot when this occurs.
Nov 23, 2021
MY VEHICLE INSPECTION REPORT ON 01/04/2021 RECALL ADVISORY STATED "YOUR VEHICLE HAS ONE OR MORE RECALLS". I FOLLOWED ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND FOUND THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH MY NC VALVE.
Jan 07, 2021
BRAKE SYSTEM BRAKES LOCKED ALL 4. WHEN I DRIVE IT SOUNDED LIKE RATTLING ONCE I MADE IT HOME BACKED UP IT JERKED THEN CALL A MECHANIC AND HE SAID BRAKES ARE LOCKED DNT DRIVE.
Oct 01, 2020
+ 218 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
57 complaints
The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Murano. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front passenger air bag failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 94,000.
Sep 11, 2024
Blinking airbag sign in my Nissan Murano since week. Reset did not work by mechanic..
Dec 27, 2023
Nissan has a voluntary recall for faulty air bag sensors on 2009 Nissan Murano but when you take it in they say your vin is not included. This is fraud because they know that ALL Muranos from 2009 and other years have a faulty sensor in the passenger seat and the air bags will NOT deploy. They lie because the fix is a new seat cushion which is expensive. They try to charge owners $5000 to repair a safety issue that is their responsibility. There are many, many complaints for this issue and many people are driving around without airbags because of Nissan’s dereliction. How many people will die??
Mar 24, 2023
In reference to my 2009 Murano, I like to bring my concern/complaint into your attention that since Jan 07, 2023, my Murano's airbag light is blinking. On Jan. 16, 2023, I took my SUV to ACME Nissan dealer situated at 2050 Highway 130, South Brunswick, NJ. 08852 for checkup and repair. Dealer diagnosed airbag issue code B1018 and advised "in control unit K8820-1AL0A and 873A2-3Z53A seat sensor are bad and need to be replaced. Dealer mentioned that they cannot replace these part/sensors, because they are not available thru Nissan anymore. Dealer also tried to get these parts from the aftermarket dealer. But these parts are also not available in aftermarket. Not functioning of airbags is a big-time Safety issue. I contacted Nissan customer service support and opened the case (48254432). But some reason they are not helping me at all in resolving this safety issue. Their answer is, they cannot do anything for this issue. While going through the Nissan forum, I noticed that this safety issue is common in Nissan Murano. This wonders that why Nissan have not issued any recall on this airbag safety issues. Are they going to issue the recall after someone die in the accident because of this airbag issues. Now I cannot even trade my SUV because of this safety issue. Now I am too afraid to drive my 2009 Murano. I love my Murano so much it runs like a new and I am not in the position to buy a new Murano at this time. I would really appreciate if you can request Nissan to rectify this issue as soon as possible.
Feb 15, 2023
The icon for the passenger airbags are flashing on my vehicle dashboard about two months ago (11/2022). Back in 2013 my vehicle was in a crash with substantial front end damage…no other vehicle was involved. Also the airbags in front row seats did not deploy. I’m planning on taking in my vehicle to get it checked out and tuned. Any guidance from NHTSA is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Jan 14, 2023
+ 52 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
50 complaints
The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Murano. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission started slipping. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the transmission. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be rebuilt or replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 216,000.
May 12, 2025
My car hesitates then launches after a stop. It is the CVT transmission I assume. It is not safe when I am accelerating into traffic or trying to merge. Only 132,000 miles on the car.
Feb 25, 2024
The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the transmission seal. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic, who confirmed the diagnosis and advised the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer, who diagnosed failures with the axel seals, rear differential axle seal, and left TPMS sensor. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 139,000.
Sep 25, 2023
When stopped at stop lights or even a stop sign & it's my time to go my vehicle will "creep" at a snail's pace regardless of my position on the gas petal, then all of a sudden jerk & take off fast. On 2 occasions my vehicle would not even go when the turn light went to green & I quickly shifted to "L" where it did take off & the rooms jumped to 5000 & after getting out of heavy traffic I put it back in Drive. This issue occurs randomly & I've had a verbal conversation with a mechanic in my family that says, my 2009 Murano has a CVT transmission, they are very costly to replace. I only have 159,000 miles on my Murano & I drive my Autistic grandson to school & home only. I'm only bringing this to your attention to fund out if I'm the only person that has had issues with the CVT transmission bc a $4-$5000 new transmission is impossible for us. This has been happening off & on for about 6 months.
Aug 29, 2022
THE VEHICLE HAD CATASTROPHIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE HAS ALL REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND LESS THAN 60,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. WE HAD TO MAKE EVASIVE MANEUVERS TO AVOID BEING IN A COLLISION.
Mar 06, 2021
+ 45 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
30 complaints
My battery went dead, and I was trapped inside my car, there is not way to get out of the vehicle with out someone having the hidden key inside the fob, or lock smith, or break the window, this is a huge safety issue especially in extreme weather or hazardous situations. I parked my vehicle to get gas in a small town, and was stuck inside my car for over 30 mins, until I finally got someone to assist me,
Apr 17, 2025
I WAS DRIVING IN CITY HEIGHTS ON 43 AND UNIVERSITY WHEN MY 09 URANO JUST DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION . IT WAS NIGHT TIME I WAS BY MYSELF AND THANKGOD FOR A MAN WHO HELPED ME GET THE CAR TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD I HAD NO POWER OR ANYTHING THOUGHT IT WAS THE BATTERY BOUGHT A NEW ONE AND IT HAPPEND AGAIN ON THE FREEWAY AS I WAS GETTING OF IN LEMON GROVE TURNOFF I WAS LUCKY I WAS GETTING OFF THE FREEWAY BECAUSE I HAD NO LIGHTS POWER NOTHING WORKED COME TO FIND OUT IT IS THE ALTERNATOR FROM WHAT IM READING ONLINE HUNDREDS OF 09 OWNERS HAVE THIS SAME PROBLEM AND IT NEEDS TO GET DEALT WITH BEFORE SOMEONE DIES BECAUSE WHEN YOUR CAR LOSES POWER ITS DONE NOT EVEN A JUMP WILL HELP PLEASE RECALL THESE ALTERNATORS . BUYING A NEW ONE DOESNT FIX THE PROBLEM. THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE 04 MRANO ALTERNATORS. IS HAPPENING TO THE 09 MURANO ALTERNATORS THEY NEED TO BE REBUILD NOT REPLACED THEM I DONT CARE HOW MANY TIMES I NEED TO COMPLAIN OR WHO I HAVE TO CALL TO GET THIS FIXED OBVIOSLY IT IS NISSAN RESPONIBILITY CAUSE ITS HAPPENING OVER AND OVER AGAIN DOES SOMEONE HAVE TO DIE FOR YOU GUYS TO REGOGNIZE HOW BAD OF A PROBLEM THIS IS.
Nov 25, 2020
EXACT SAME ALTERNATOR/LOSS OF POWER ISSUES AS OTHERS HAVE POSTED. CAR HAS COMPLETELY SHUT OFF TWICE WHILE DRIVING. 2 NEW ALTERNATORS. ON MY 3RD...WAITING FOR IT TO GO ANY DAY NOW. THIS DEFECT IS EXTREMELY SERIOUS AND DANGEROUS. SOOOO MANY COMPLAINTS YET NISSAN OR THE NHTSA A HAS DONE ANYTHING TO HELP RECTIFY THE PROBLEM.
Oct 11, 2020
CHARGING SYSTEM PROBLEMS, HAVE REPLACED ALTERNATER AND BATTERY, STILL HAVE PROBLEMS THE CAR WILL DRIVE FOR 20 MIN AND THEN START ACTING UP LIKE LOSE OF POWER AND NOT GO ANYWERE THEN JUST DIE AT WORST TIME POSSIBLE, WENT THROUGH THE WHOLE THING BUNCH OF TIMES, DID A TEST OF CHARGING IT WILL READ 14 VOLTS BUT THEN WITHIN 20 MIN IT WILL QUIT CHARGING AND GO TO 12.3 AND JUST KEEP GOING DOWN UNTIL DEAD. IT SUCKS NOBODY HAS A SOLUTION THAT I CAN FIND BUT ALOT OF SAME ISSUES OUT THERE EXACT SAME BUT NO FIXES WHAT HAPPENING WITH THIS
Jul 07, 2019
CAR STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY AND WOULD NOT START UNLESS IT WAS JUMPED. IT HAS DONE THIS SEVERAL TIME AND IS VERY DANGEROUS. IT APPEARS TO BE THE ALTERNATOR. I HAVE SEEN MAN FORUMS ON THIS SAME SITUATION FOR THE 2009 NISSAN MURANO AND I SUPPRISED TO SEE THAT NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE.
May 08, 2019
+ 25 more complaints for this component
STEERING
24 complaints
STERING WHEEL LOCK ACTUATOR ITS NOT WORKING DONT LET MY CAR START THIS PART ITS SO EXPENSIVE SHOULD BE A RECALL REGARDING THIS PROBLEM I WAS IS CHICAGO 90 DEGRES WITH MY 2 DAUGHTERS AND MY WIFE AND MY CAR DOESN'T START MY A/C ONLY CAN RUN FOR A FEW MINUTES BEFORE THE BATTERY IS GONE , HOW CAN BE POSIBLE THAT THIS PART CAN MAKE THE CAR AND MY FAMILY STANDING ON THE SUN IN SUMMER TIME SNISSAN SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE TO FIX THIS PROBLEM
Jul 19, 2019
THE STEERING RACK AND PINION ARE DEFECTIVE AND THEY START LEAKING IN A VERY SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. MY CAR STARTED LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID WHILE BEING STATIONARY IN A PARKING LOT
Nov 04, 2017
I HAVE REPLACED THE POWER STEERING PUMP IT IS BRAND NEW AND IT IS STILL VERY TIGHT AND HARD TO TURN IT ACTS LIKE THE PUMP IS OUT BUT WHEN I PUT FLUID IN IT IT LOOSENS UP FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES AND GOES RIGHT BACK TO BEING HARD TO DRIVE.
Mar 27, 2017
WAS AT LOWES WITH MY GRAND DAUGHTER WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED AND THE STEERING LOCK INDICATOR LIGHT WAS ON. VEHICLE WOULD NOT START DUE TO THE MALFUNCTION OF THE STEERING LOCK BOX. WEATHER WAS BAD AND A GENTLEMAN TRIED ASSISTING ME BUT TO NO AVAIL. AFTER LOOKING AT THE INDICATOR LIGHTS HE INFORMED ME HE HAD HEARD OF THIS ISSUE AND THE PROBLEM WAS IN FACT DUE TO A FAULTY STEERING LOCK BOX. I HAD NO CHOICE BUT HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED TO MY TEMPORARY HOME AND HERE IT SITS. MY HOME FLOODED WITH 7' OF WATER MID AUGUST AND IS STILL UNINHABITABLE. I'M A GRANDMOTHER WITH LIMITED FUNDS AND REALLY CANNOT AFFORD TO SPEND THE LARGE SUM OF MONEY REQUIRED TO PAY FOR A KNOWN DEFECTIVE PART. DURING MY RESEARCH I FOUND OUT THAT NISSAN KNOWING THIS ISSUE HAS NOW IMITED THE WARRANTY TIME ON THIS KNOWN PROBLEM. I THANK GOD THIS OCCURRED IN A POPULATED AREA WHERE ASSISTANCE WAS READILY AVAILABLE AND NOT RURAL AS I QUITE OFTEN FIND MYSELF TRAVELING TO THESE AREAS. IS THIS A SAFETY ISSUE? ABSOLUTELY!! NISSAN SHOULD BE ASHAMED KNOWNING THIS PART IS DEFECTIVE AND REFUSES TO DO A MANDATORY RECALL. ANY ASSISTANCE WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED IN THIS MATTER. THANKING YOU IN ADVANCE.
Dec 18, 2016
TAMARA RECALL THE STEERING TILT AND TELESCOPIC MOTORS BOTH DIED AT THE SAME TIME AND THE VEHICLE DOES NOT EVEN HAVE 70000 MILES. VEHICLE WAS JUST TURNED ON.
Nov 23, 2015
+ 19 more complaints for this component
STRUCTURE
19 complaints
After noticing a noise on the left rear of my car after hitting a pothole, I took my 2009 Nissan MURANO to my local mechanical garage. What was found was a rusted sub frame. Obviously this could have resulted in injuries
Sep 30, 2024
The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, it was discovered that the entire subframe was rusted. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 160,000.
Jul 03, 2024
The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Murano. The contact stated while having routine brake service performed, the mechanic notice that the rear subframe was rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but the manufacturer provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 119,000.
Apr 19, 2023
The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Murano. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 MPH and making a left turn, she heard a sound like loosened bolts coming from the rear driver's side tire. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rear end subframe was severely rusted and parts of the suspension had fractured and detached from the subframe. The mechanic determined that the entire rear end needed to be replaced. The contact previously had the brake pads, rotors, and calipers replaced on the rear of the vehicle prior to the frame failure and was informed by the mechanic that the stress of having had brakes installed might have contributed to the frame being fractured. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000.
Oct 25, 2022
The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, a loud clunking type noise was present coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rear subframe had separated due to severe corrosion and rusting and advised that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 133,000.
Jul 11, 2022
+ 14 more complaints for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
19 complaints
Car has 120 000. Miles on it. Subframe is completely rotten and broken. UNDRIVEABLE!!!!!! WELL KNOW ON 2009 MURANO'S. What can Nissan do about this?
Apr 24, 2024
I brought this vehicle from a car dealership in cash. The dealership told me everything is working fine within the car since it's a used car. I've only used it 3 weeks from the date I brought it now it not running anymore. Tried to get ahold of the dealership they don't answer any of my calls.
Mar 17, 2022
Got car on June 15 after 3:30. Five hours later the car would not reverse or drive forward. Sound like gears would not shift. And the car was also dropped of to me with no antifreeze. I found codes: P1700, P0868, P1778, P0746 and Top Motors who I bought the car from towed the car to fix it but has not told me what was wrong with the car. I have not heard from them and I missed one and a half day of work. They gave me a 6 month warranty but it should have been 2 year warranty. They said it will take at least a week to get it back to me. I have been without my car for 5 days. The car was on Carfax website. I would like a 2 year Warranty and half of the money back of what I paid for the car.
Jun 21, 2021
1. REAR TRAILING ARM RUSTED SUB FRAME RUSTED SPRING BUCKET RUSTED CONTROL ARM RUSTED 2. NISSAN MECHANIC SAID WHEEL COULD HAVE BROKEN WHILE DRIVEING. HE TOLD US IT WAS NOT SAFE 3. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN REPRODUCED BUT IT HAS BEEN CONFIRMED BY A NISSAN DEALER 4. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY THE MANUFACTURER. 5. THE PROBLEM FIRST APPEARED WHEN THE CAR PULLED SHARPLEY TO THE LEFT AND ALMOST CRASHED. WE HAVE OWNED THE CAR FOR 18 MONTHS
May 22, 2021
ON 2/19/21 I WAS DRIVING MY 2009 MURANO ON A WINDY MORNING DOWN I-90 (ISSAQUAH) ON AT AROUND 65MPH IN THE SLOW LANE, AND MY CLOSED SUNROOF GLASS DISENGAGED AND BLEW OFF THE CAR, LUCKILY NO ONE WAS BEHIND ME AT THE TIME, ELSE IT COULD HAVE BEEN CATASTROPHIC. I THINK THIS SHOULD BE CAUSE FOR A RECALL, OR AT LEAST REPLACEMENT BY NISSAN CORP. THERE WAS NO INDICATION OF AN ISSUE, AND WE'VE OWNED THE VEHICLE FOR ABOUT 8 YEARS. IT MAKES ME EVEN WEARIER THAN I'M AM REGARDING THE ISSUE OF "FOLLOWING DISTANCE" FOR CARS. IT COULD HAPPEN TO ANYBODY, AND IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN, MOST LIKELY TO SOMEONE--PERHAPS WITH DIRE CONSEQUENCES I SPOKE WITH NISSAN SERVICE IN KIRKLAND, WA AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS "MOST LIKELY HANDLED BY INSURANCE" AND THAT "THERE WAS NOTHING NISSAN COULD DO FOR ME."
Feb 24, 2021
+ 14 more complaints for this component
ENGINE
11 complaints
The contact owned a 2009 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the apartment building parking lot and turned off for approximately five hours, the vehicle caught fire and was destroyed. The fire department was called to the scene and extinguished the flames. The cause of the fire was not determined. A fire report was taken at the scene that indicated the fire originated in the engine compartment. Two parked vehicles were also damaged during the incident. The contact indicated that the engine was recently replaced at the dealer days before the incident. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 94,000.
Jul 19, 2024
CAT FAILURE, BACK 2
Oct 15, 2020
DURING AUTO INSPECTION: ENGINE TORQUE ROD TORN
Jul 08, 2019
THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WITHOUT A WARNING LIGHT OR SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT. I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC AND IF STOPPED. I WAS DRIVING 25 MPH IN A SUBURB GOING STRAIGHT. WHEN I HEARD A LOUD BUZZING SOUND AND BOOM NO MORE ACCELERATION. THIS IS DANGEROUS.
Feb 15, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN MURANO. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE AIR CONDITIONER STARTED BLOWING HOT AIR. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND ATTEMPTED TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE, BUT IT FAILED TO TURN OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (LITHIA NISSAN OF FRESNO, 5580 N BLACKSTONE AVE, FRESNO, CA 93710) AND WAS INFORMED THAT A FUSE HAD TO BE PULLED TO STOP THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS STILL AT THE DEALER FOR FURTHER DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,526.
Jun 26, 2018
+ 6 more complaints for this component
SUSPENSION
10 complaints
While driving the car, you could hear a squeaking noise coming from the rear passenger side of the car. It would get louder if you hit a bump. It took mechanics awhile to figure out what it was but it turned out to be the rear subframe had rusted through on the rear passenger side. The rest of the subframe is not rusted. However, it is now not safe to drive.
May 26, 2024
My car has a rolling type noise in the rear, sounds like it's on both sides. It is in the repair shop now, with possible subframe damage.
Aug 18, 2021
Thumping from the rear, took the car in and was told rear shocks and sway bar needed replaced. When I took the car in for service, I was told the rear sub frame had rusted through and the vehicle should not be driven. I was told that part was on a national backorder, so for now one could not be ordered to fix the car. With the backorder, the mechanic thought there might be a recall, which brought me to this site. This car has been well taken care of and ran through the carwash at least once a week.
Aug 10, 2021
RIGHT REAR SUB FRAME RUSTED THROUGH.
Mar 26, 2021
CAR HAS NOISE DRIVERS SIDE REAR TOOK TO SHOP WAS TOLD THAT THE REAR SUB FRAME IS RUSTED AND BROKE NISSAN SAID OUT OF WARRANTY. WAS TOLD NOT TO DRIVE CAR SAFETY ISSUE WILL CAUSE ACCIDENT LOOSE CONTROL OF CAR SEEN ON FORUMS A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVE SAME ISSUE. THIS REPAIR IS COSTLY
Oct 19, 2020
+ 5 more complaints for this component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
10 complaints
MY 2009 NISSAN MURANO LOCKS ON REAR DOORS FOR BOTH PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE STARTED FAILING INTERMITTENTLY AND I COULD ONLY OPEN THEM BY REACHING IN FROM FRONT AND MANUALLY FLIPPING LOCK. NOW THEY ARE NOT WORKING AT ALL. I BROUGHT THEM TO MY SERVICE MECHANIC AND HE QUOTED APPROX. $500 FOR EACH! I DON'T HAVE THAT KIND OF MONEY TO PUT INTO THIS CAR. RECENTLY I HAD MY ELDERLY PARENTS VISITING AND REALIZED HOW DANGEROUS IT WAS THAT MY MOTHER COULD NOT GET OUT OF THE CAR ON HER OWN AS THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR WON'T OPEN FROM THE INSIDE. BUT WHEN I "ALARM/LOCK" THE CAR, THE DOORS WILL STILL OPEN AND THE ALARM WILL SOUND. BUT THERE IS NO SAFETY OF HAVING LOCKED DOORS THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR STILL WORKS BUT THERE IS A MISERABLE RATTLE INSIDE. THIS IS THE MOST ANNOYING, UNSAFE AND POOR QUALITY PROBLEM I HAVEEVER HAD WITH A CAR. AND IT IS EVEN MORE FRUSTRATING THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM THAT HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR SO MANY YEARS. I WAS PLANNING ON BUYING ANOTHER MURANO, BUT NOW RECONSIDERING AND MAY GO BACK TO HONDA OR TOYOTA. *TR
Apr 17, 2015
NONE OF MY DOORS OR THE TRUNK UNLOCK OR LOCK WITH EITHER THE REMOTE KEY OR WITH THE BUTTON ON THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. 20 MINS LATER THEY LOCK AFTER DRIVING FOR A SHORT WHILE THEN, WHEN I PARK THEY DON'T LOCK OR UNLOCK WITH THE REMOTE KEY, AGAIN. THE REMOTE KEY BATTERY IS NOT DEAD SO THAT IS NOT THE ISSUE. IF THAT WERE THE CASE, THE DOOR BUTTON WOULD UNLOCK AND LOCK IT EASILY. THIS IS A WONDERFUL PROBLEM TO HAVE AS I WORK IN THE MOST CRIME RIDDEN GHETTO IN THE US AND I HAVE A 6 MONTH OLD I WANT TO GET IN AND OUT OF THE CAR EASILY, BUT CAN'T. UPDATED 2/13/15*JS
Jul 07, 2014
THE PASSENGER DOOR BEHIND THE DRIVERS DOOR LOCK DOES NOT LOCK/UNLOCK WITH USING EITHER THE FOB OR WHEN THE CAR STARTS MOVING AND ALL THE DOOR LOCKS SHOULD LOCK AUTOMATICALLY. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE, EITHER THE DOOR IS NOT LOCKED AND SOMEONE CAN CARJACK IT OR IF WE HAD TO EVACUATE THE CAR AND WE HAD MANUALLY LOCKED THIS DOOR, ANYONE SITTING IN THAT SEAT WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO GET OUT UNLESS THEY CAN UNLOCK IT MANUALLY THEMSELVES, IF SOMEONE WANTED TO TRY AND GET THEM OUT EXTERNALLY, NOT GO TO HAPPEN! GO ON ANY NISSAN MURANO FORUM AND THIS IS A LONG TERM INHERENT PROBLEM WITH NISSAN DOOR LOCKS., WHY IS THIS NOT GETTING ADDRESSED??? *TR
May 15, 2013
I OWN A 2009 NISSAN MURANO S MODEL. MY DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR POWER LOCK JAMMED 3 DAYS AGO FOR NO APPARENT REASON WHATSOEVER. I WENT TO WORK AND WHEN I CAME OUT THE KEYLESS ENTRY KEY DID NOT UNLOCK THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. ALL OTHER DOORS WERE FINE. I BROUGHT IT THE DEALER ON MONDAY WHO COULD NOT GET THE DOOR UNLOCKED AND THEN NOTIFIED ME THAT THE DOOR PANEL ACCESS WAS IN THE PART OF THE CAR INACCESSIBLE BECAUSE THEY COULD NOT GET THE DOOR OPENED AT ALL. I WAS ASKED TO BRING THE CAR BACK TO NISSAN. I WILL UPDATE THIS COMPLAINT AT THAT TIME. RIGHT NOW THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE, NOT TO MENTION THE INCONVENIENCE TO ME AS A CUSTOMER CLIMBING OVER THE CENTER CONSOLE. *TR
Sep 11, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN MURANO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S DOOR EMITTED A LOUD NOISE WHEN IT WAS OPENED OR CLOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE LOCK ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 137,785.
May 17, 2012
+ 5 more complaints for this component
VISIBILITY
9 complaints
The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Murano. The contact stated while driving approximately 67 MPH, the sunroof suddenly detached. The dealer was contacted and stated that the sunroof needed to be replaced. The contact also contacted a certified auto body shop that stated the same. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 179,000.
Jul 25, 2022
MY SUNROOF OVER DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS LITERALLY EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE- SUNNY 38 DEGREE DAY, NOT UNDER A BRIDGE OR NEAR OTHER CARS . THE NOISE WAS DEAFENING, AND GLASS CAME CRASHING ON MY (THE DRIVER) HEAD AND ON THE CHILDREN IN THE BACK SEAT. THE ROOF EXPLODED UPWARD LIKE A VOLCANO. NOTHING HIT THE ROOF, AS WE WERE SHAKEN BUT ABLE TO PULL OVER AND CHECK THE CAR FOR ANY EVIDENCE OF SOMETHING CRASHING INTO SUNROOF. BUT THE ROOF EXPLODED UPWARD AND OUTWARD AS IT BECAME OBVIOUS THAT A LARGE CHUNK OF GLASS FROM ROOF WAS MISSING. THE SUNROOF WAS CLOSED, BUT THE SUN SHADE WAS OPEN. REPORTED PROBLEM TO NISSAN, BUT THEY HAVE YET TO GET BACK TO ME. THIS IS A MAJOR PROBLEM AND A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN. THIS PROBLEM SEEMS TO STEM FROM A PRESSURE PROBLEM WITHIN THE MURANO. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS!! SUNROOF IS BEING REPLACED, BUT I'M NOW TERRIFIED TO DRIVE MY CAR, SEEING AS HOW THIS CAN HAPPEN AGAIN, AND WE MAY NOT BE AS FORTUNATE TO PULL OVER SAFELY AND MAKE IT TO SIDE OF ROAD! NISSAN MUST DEAL WITH THIS PROBLEM! THIS CAN POTENTIALLY BE A FATAL FLAW ON THE MURANO. *TR
Feb 17, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN MURANO. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE SUNROOF SHATTERED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000.
Nov 28, 2014
I WAS DRIVING AT 55-60 MPH WITH NO VEHICLES IN FRONT OF ME, AND MY SUNROOF EXPLODED OUTWARD. SOUNDED LIKE A GUN SHOT GOING OFF INSIDE THE CAR. GLASS SLID OF THE BACK OF THE CAR AND I SLIGHTLY OPENED THE SUN SHADE AND WHERE THE GLASS IS THERE WAS A BIG HOLE WHERE IT HAD BLOWN OUT. *TR
Mar 28, 2013
SUNROOF EXPLODED OUT WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED (70 MPH) AT APPROXIMATELY 0930 AM. WEATHER CONDITIONS: CLEAR AND SUNNY. ROAD CONDITIONS: DRY AND SMOOTH, NO DEBRIS. NO OTHER VEHICLES TO THE FRONT OR SIDES SO IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO BE ROAD DEBRIS DAMAGE SUCH AS ROCKS OR OTHER DEBRIS. APPEARS TO BE A PRODUCT OR DESIGN DEFECT. *TR
Jul 03, 2011
+ 4 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
8 complaints
The contact's daughter owns a 2009 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that occasionally, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed but went to the floorboard. The contact stated that the brakes had become inoperable However, moments later the brakes became operational. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no additional assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.
Nov 14, 2024
The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard, with the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with brake failure. The contact was informed that the brake pads needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not repaired after the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 76,000.
Jul 15, 2024
The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while her granddaughter was driving 15 MPH and slowing down for a traffic light, the brake pedal was depressed however, the vehicle failed to slow as needed. The contact stated that the vehicle stopped in the middle of the intersection. The contact stated that her granddaughter was not aware if a warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The mechanic determined that the front calipers, brake pads, brake lines, and rotors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the brake failure persisted. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V916000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 159,000.
Jul 06, 2022
The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that upon the depression of the brake pedal, additional brake pedal travel time would be required to stop the vehicle as the brake pedal would depress to the floorboard. The contact described the brake as feeling "spongy" upon depression and that no warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact initially contacted an independent mechanic who bled the brake lines; however, the failure persisted. The contact then called the dealer who linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V916000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the contact was given an estimate for a diagnostic. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and referred him back to the dealer for assistance. The dealer agreed to repair the vehicle under recall; however, the failure remained. The contact then took the vehicle to another independent mechanic who repaired the brake master cylinder and the brake booster; however, despite these repairs, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was called back and offered no assistance. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
Dec 30, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN MURANO. THE CONTACT STATED THT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS EXTREMELY HARD TO DEPRESS. THE CONTACT DID NOT RECEIVE A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V916000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SAME FAILURE AS THE RECALL CAMPAIGN. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE NOT AVAILABLE.
Jun 19, 2019
+ 3 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
7 complaints
THE ISSUE WITH MY NISSAN MURANO IS THE LOCK ACTUATOR BEGINNING TO GO OUT. IT STARTED IN MAY WHEN THE KEY FOB BEGAN NOT WORKING. WE STARTED HAVING TO UNLOCK THE VEHICLE WITH THE KEY AND THEN UNLOCK THE OTHER DOORS WITH THE BUTTON ON THE DOOR. THIS WAS FINE UNTIL THE LOCK ON THE DOOR BEGAN TO FAIL. IT WORKS OCCASIONALLY BUT NOT ALL THE TIME. THIS IS MY WIFE'S CAR AND WE HAVE ONE CHILD AND ANOTHER ON THE WAY, AND SHE WILL BE USING THIS VEHICLE TO TRANSPORT TWO KIDS WHILE I'M AT WORK. IT'S A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER MY WIFE CAN'T PUT OUR BABY ON THE GROUND TO UNLOCK ALL THE DOORS AFTER THE ACTUATOR COMPLETELY FAILS. NOT ONLY FOR THAT REASON IS IT A SAFETY HAZARD BUT JUST BECAUSE A FIRE HASN'T OCCURRED YET BECAUSE OF THIS ELECTRICAL ISSUE DOESN'T MEAN THAT ONE WILL NOT HAPPEN. AS A FATHER THIS IS SOMETHING I HAVE TO BE CONCERNED WITH. *TR
Sep 01, 2014
OUR VEHICLE IS A 2009 NISSAN MURANO SL WITH RELATIVELY LOW MILEAGE. AROUND NOVEMBER OF 2010 THE DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS BEGAN TO RANDOMLY FAIL TO WORK ON THIS VEHICLE. OVER A PERIOD OF SEVERAL MONTHS THE MALFUNCTIONING DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS SPREAD TO ALL FOUR OF THE DOORS ON THIS CAR. I HAVE CONTACTED TWO DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS AFTER HAVING LEARNED THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON FAILURE ON MULTIPLE YEAR MODELS OF NISSANS. BOTH DEALERS EXPLAINED THERE WAS NO RECALL AND THAT THE REPAIRS WOULD LIKELY RUN $1200 TO $1800 TO FIX ALL FOUR DOORS. LIVING IN THE HOUSTON AREA AND HAVING A GRANDCHILD, THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION. NISSAN SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO RECALL THE VEHICLES SUFFERING FROM THIS DEFECT. OTHER VEHICLES THAT I HAVE OWNED FOR MANY YEARS NEVER SUFFERED A FAILURE OF SUCH A CRITICAL COMPONENT. THE PRICE DEALERS ARE CHARGING FOR THIS REPAIR IS OUTRAGEOUS IN LIGHT OF THE FACT THAT IT IS SO CRITICAL TO SAFETY. THE INABILITY TO QUICKLY AND SAFELY LOCK A VEHICLE INVITES OCCUPANTS TO BE EJECTED IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH AND MAKES OCCUPANTS OF THE VEHICLE MUCH MORE VULNERABLE TO CAR JACKING OR OTHER FORCED ENTRY CRIMES. PLEASE LOOK INTO THE FREQUENCY AND SEVERITY OF THIS ISSUE AND FORCE NISSAN TO ACKNOWLEDGE THIS VERY SIGNIFICANT DEFECT IN THEIR VEHICLES. *TR
Sep 11, 2013
AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS ON ALL FOUR DOORS MALFUNCTIONED, NOT AUTOLOCKING OR UNLOCKING WITH SMART KEY, OR DOOR HANDLE BUTTON. PASSENGER SIDE IS INTERMITTENT, SO IT IS UNCERTAIN WHEN DOOR IS LOCKED OR NOT AND I CANNOT GET MY CHILD OUT OF THE CAR FROM THE OUTSIDE WITHOUT SOMEONE ELSE BEING INSIDE TO MANUALLY UNLOCK THE BACK DOORS. THIS IS AN EMERGENCY SAFETY ISSUE AND REQUIRES RECALL. *TR
Jun 19, 2013
THE DRIVER DOOR WILL NOT LOCK OR UN-LOCK USING THE KEY FOB. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE THEY NO LONGER WILL LOCK AUTOMATICALLY. *TR
Feb 28, 2013
AT ABOUT 65,000 MILES THE DRIVER DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR QUIT WORKING. ALL 4 DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS ACTUATORS QUIT WORKING SHORTLY AFTER. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE MY CHILD'S DOOR COULD BE OPENED NOW SINCE THEY NO LONGER WILL LOCK AUTOMATICALLY. I AM AFRAID TO MANUALLY LOCK THE DOORS IN THE CASE OF AN CAR ACCIDENT IN WHICH WE WERE INCAPABLE OF GETTING OUT OF THE CAR TO SAVE HIM, THEN EMERGENCY PERSONNEL COULD EASILY OPEN DOORS IF ACTUATORS WORKED. THE UNLOCK BUTTONS WILL NOT WORK. ALSO, MY WIFE TRAVELS THROUGH DANGEROUS NEIGHBORHOODS IN WHICH SHE SHOULD BE ABLE TO LOCK ALL DOORS WITHOUT PULLING OFF THE ROAD. THE LOCK BUTTONS WILL NOT WORK. PLEASE HELP! *TR
Feb 07, 2013
+ 2 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
6 complaints
The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at an unknown speed, the passenger’s side air bag light flashed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the battery was reset, and the warning light disappeared. A few weeks later, the warning light returned, and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The dealer diagnosed the failure with a defective sensor inside the passenger’s side seat. Upon investigation, the contact linked that failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 08V521000 (Air Bags, Electrical System). The manufacturer was notified and informed that contact that there were no open recalls on the vehicle. The contact was also provided a case number. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
Jan 20, 2022
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN MURANO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR WAS FLASHING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (GERI LYNN NISSAN, 1772 MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD, HOUMA, LA 70360, (985) 219-1111) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WEIGHT SENSOR AND VARISTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 08V521000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 08V066000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXHIBITING FAILURES RELATED TO ONE OR BOTH OF THE RECALL CAMPAIGNS. THE MANUFACTURER ALSO ISSUED ONE TSB FOR THE AIR BAGS AND THREE TSBS FOR THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO HAVE THE DEALER DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *TT CONSUMER STATED DID NOT REPAIR DUE TO REPAIR COST OF $2,150.00. TECH FOUND CODE B108OCS. UPDATED 10/12/18*JB
Jun 25, 2018
EVEN THOUGH MY CAR IS NOT REGISTERED IN THE CURRENT "CAMPAIGN" (NISSAN'S EUPHEMISM FOR A RECALL) NONETHELESS, MY AIRBAG LIGHT ON THE DASH IS FLASHING, INDICATING THAT THE AIRBAG SYSTEM MAY BE FAULTY. NISSAN REFUSES TO FIX IT WITHOUT A FULL DIAGNOSTIC GOING OVER (ABOUT $100 FEE) AND DOES NOT SEEM TO CARE THAT A PASSENGER IN MY CAR COULD GET KILLED IF THE AIRBAG FAILS TO DEPLOY. MY CAR IS A 2009 MURANO WITH ONLY 59,000 MILES ON IT.
Aug 15, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN MURANO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE PASSENGER SEAT SENSOR AND OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V521000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 71,425. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED.
Mar 24, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN MURANO. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING INSPECTED, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE OSC SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V521000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Mar 30, 2016
+ 1 more complaint for this component
WHEELS
5 complaints
TPMS light always ON. The tire pressure are all good but still shows the sign.
Nov 19, 2022
THE TIRE SENSOR LIGHT HAS BEEN ON SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR. I SEE THERE ARE ISSUES WITH OTHER VEHICLES WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. I ASSUMED IT WAS A BAD TIRE AND HAD THEM REPLACED AND BALANCED AND THE LIGHT AND THE TIRE MAINTENANCE LIGHT STILL COMES ON. WHAT DO I DO?
Apr 11, 2021
TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT HAS BEEN ON SINCE I GOT THE CAR. TIRE PRESSURE IS WHAT IT'S SUPPOSED TO BE. I TOOK IT TO NISSAN THEY SAID IS A SENSOR. I SEEN PREVIOUS RECALL FOR THIS EXACT THING. WHEN I PUT MY VIN # IN IT DOESN'T HAVE IT.
Mar 08, 2021
THE TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT STAYS ON WITH THE TIRES AT THE CORRECT PRESSURE. THE LIGHT FLASHES ABOUT 20 TIMES THEN STAY SOLID FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE TIME WHETHER DRIVING OR PARKED AND ON.
Apr 29, 2017
THE VEHICLES TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED. I NOTICED THERE WAS A RECALL IN MANY STATES EXCLUDING CALIFORNIA. I LIVE IN CALIFORNIA, COULD MY VEHICLE OR VEHICLES IN MY STATE BE INCLUDED. IRONICALLY MY VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME SYMPTOMS LISTED IN THE RECALL. *JS
Dec 03, 2014
VISIBILITY/WIPER
4 complaints
The backup camera only works at night and even then it is grainy. During the day I can only see a green screen with the yellow and red guidelines. But not what is actually behind my vehicle. This is very dangerous and makes backing this 2009 Nissan Murano SUV difficult. It's a large vehicle with blind spots. The main reason I bought the car was because it has a backup camera installed. I have seen blogs with same complaint. Nissan offers no help or solution. Have been told I would have to buy a whole new camera and dash navigation screen. Very expensive.
Jun 24, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN MURANO. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR FAILED TO REMAIN SECURE AND WOULD FALL DOWN. THE FAILURE HINDERED THE CONTACT'S VISIBILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HALL NISSAN IN VIRGINIA BEACH, VA WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VISOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39,000.
Jun 12, 2017
I WAS DRIVING HOME AND THE SUNROOF ON THE 2009 MURANO EXPLODED. I DO NOT BELIEVE WE WERE HIT WITH A ROCK OR ANY OTHER OBJECT. LUCKILY WE WERE NOT SHOWERED WITH GLASS AS THE SUNSCREEN WAS UP. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. I WAS ON THE FREEWAY AND THE SUDDEN NOISE ALMOST MADE ME HIT A CAR BESIDE ME. THERE WAS NO INDICATION AS TO WHAT HAPPENED JUST THE EXTREMELY LOUD NOISE. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND FIGURE IT OUT. BUT I DID SEE OTHER CARS ALSO BECOME STARTLED. IN MN WE EXPERIENCE EXTREME WEATHER TEMPS AND NEED TO MAKE SURE THIS DOES NOT WEAKEN THE INTEGRITY OF OUR VEHICLES. IF THIS HAS BEEN THE PAST WINTER I COULD HAVE HAD MY YOUNG GIRLS IN THE CAR WITH -50 DEGREE TEMPS TRYING TO DRIVE ANOTHER 20MN HOME. I SEE NOW THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING QUITE A BIT BUT NOTHING HAS YET BEEN DONE. WHY? *TR
Aug 22, 2014
I PUT THE DRIVERS SIDE SUN VISOR DOWN TO GET THE SUN OUT OF MY EYES, WHEN I WENT TO PUT IT BACK UP, I HEARD A POP AND IT JUST HUNG THERE--- NOW THE SUN VISOR WILL NOT GO BACK UP AND IT'S A SAFETY HAZARD AS IT IS BLOCKING MY REAR VIEW MIRROR BUT ALSO ANNOYING. NISSAN WILL NOT FIX IT AND I DON'T HAVE THE MONEY TO REPLACE IT AS IT COSTS APPROXIMATELY $400 AND I JUST LOST MY JOB ON FRIDAY. PLEASE ISSUE A RECALL FOR THIS!! *TR
Apr 22, 2013
AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES
4 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN MURANO. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT COLLIDED WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (LARRY MILLER NISSAN, 2400 WEST 104TH AVE, DENVER, CO 80234) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT A NEW BRAKE RESERVOIR CAP AND A DIFFERENT TYPE OF BRAKE FLUID WERE NEEDED. THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT IT WAS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT WOULD BE SENT TO A THIRD PARTY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 82,000.
May 21, 2018
THE AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON FOR NO REASON. THE BRAKES GO TO THE FLOOR EVERY NOW AND THEN FOR NOW REASON WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES SLOWLY. WHEN IS HAPPENS IT TAKES A WHILE TO STOP.
Oct 07, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN MURANO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN DEPRESSED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED INJURIES TO THE LEFT ARM AND HAND, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CONTACT DROVE HOME WITH THE HAZARD LIGHTS ON BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS ONLY ABLE TO DECELERATE INSTEAD OF COMING TO A FULL STOP. ONCE THE CONTACT ARRIVED HOME, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA WAS CONDUCTING AN INVESTIGATION FOR THE YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL VEHICLE REGARDING THE BRAKES FAILING; HOWEVER, A RECALL HAD NOT BEEN ISSUED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 103,000. *JS
Jun 05, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN MURANO. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED FACE INJURIES, THE FRONT PASSENGER WHO WAS PREGNANT SUSTAINED STOMACH INJURES, THE FETUS SUSTAINED A FRACTURE ON THE LEG, AND THE REAR PASSENGER SUSTAINED HEAD INJURES. ALL PASSENGERS REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED, BUT WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTO BODY REPAIR CENTER FOR BODY REPAIRS. IN ADDITION, FIVE MONTHS LATER WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT SWITCHED INTO THE RIGHT LANE AND ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED BACK INJURIES, THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED BACK AND CERVICAL INJURIES AND THE REAR PASSENGER SUSTAINED HEAD INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. ALL PASSENGERS REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 109,000. ..UPDATED 05/09/17 *BF UPDATED 12/05/2017*CN
Jul 22, 2015
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
4 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN MURANO. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A RATTLING NOISE AND A ROTTEN ODOR COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 162,000.
Oct 31, 2016
MUFFLER ROTTED OUT AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. *TR
Dec 06, 2014
WE OWN A 2009 NISSAN MURANO SL BOUGHT NEW AND THE HEAD GASKET CRACKED LEAKING FLUIDS AND EMITTING A STRONG SMELL OF COOLANT. WE HAVE HAD A FEW UNPLEASANT REPAIRS, NEW BRAKES AT 30,000, NEW TIRES AT 32,000 AND NOW AT ONLY 57,000 MILES CRACKED HEAD GASKETS. WE HAVE HAD ALL THE RECOMMEND SERVICES PERFORMED. HAD WE WAITED WE JUST WOULD NEED TO GET USE TO THE SMELL OF COOLANT. IT WAS COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY. BOTH THE NISSAN DEALER AND AN INDEPENDENT SHOP CONFIRMED THE NEED TO REPLACE BOTH HEAD GASKETS. THE ENGINE NEEDS TO BE DROPPED IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THE REPAIR. WE HAVE BEEN WAITING A WEEK FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE REPAIRS. MANY REPORTS SHOW THAT THEIR MURANO JUST WAS NOT THE SAME AFTER THE HEAD GASKET ISSUE AND WE DON'T WANT TO HAVE ANOTHER FAILURE AND FIND OUT WHAT WILL HAPPEN WHEN IT OUR NISSAN TURNS 60,001....OUR CONCERN IS THE NUMBER OF MURANO'S THAT THIS KNOWN DEFECT AFFECTS. NISSAN HAS YET TO RELEASE THIS PROPRIETARY INFORMATION. *TR
Mar 05, 2011
I OWN A 2009 NISSAN MURANO S . IT COMES WITH PUSH BUTTON "START/STOP" ENGINE (NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH THE "INTELLIGENT SYSTEM". TO START THE ENGINE, YOU MUST HAVE YOUR FOOT ON THE BRAKE, PUT THE KEY FOB IN THE SLOT, AND PUSH THE START/STOP BUTTON..... THE DANGER IS WHEN YOU PARK THE CAR IN YOUR GARAGE...AND FORGET TO PUSH THE START/STOP BUTTON TO TURN THE ENGINE OFF... BECAUSE THIS TECHNOLOGY IS NEW, THE INSTINCT IS TO PULL THE KEY FOB OUT AND GET OUT OF THE CAR... THE ENGINE REMAINS ON AND IT IS QUIET ENOUGH THAT YOU DO NOT NOTICE THE ENGINE RUNNING... THE DANGER IS THAT CARBON MONOXIDE CAN FILL UP YOUR GARAGE AND HOUSE AND KILL THE INHABITANTS... I CONTACTED NISSAN VIA EMAIL. THEY HAD A TECH. REVIEW MY COMPLAINT AND RESPONDED AS FOLLOWS "DON'T FORGET TO PUSH THE BUTTON TO TURN THE ENGINE OFF"... OBVIOUSLY THEY DO NOT GET THE DANGER... I HOPE YOU DO. *TR
May 04, 2009
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT
4 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN MURANO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED. THE IGNITION SWITCH EMITTED A BEEPING SOUND WHILE STARTING THE ENGINE, AND THE BEEPING SOUND ALSO EMITTED WHILE CLOSING THE DRIVER'S DOOR. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM WAS DEFECTIVE AND EMITTED HOT AIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO PERFORMED DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND STATED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WAS DEFECTIVE. THE CONTACT ALSO TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A SPECIALIZED ELECTRICAL MECHANIC WHO CONFIRMED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WAS DEFECTIVE; HOWEVER; IT WAS NOT SPECIFIED WHERE THE ELECTRICAL FAILURE INITIATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 73,000.
Jul 08, 2016
BOTH FOBS (CAR KEYS) WENT BAD ON MY 2009 NISSAN MURANO, UNABLE TO LOCK AND OPEN DOORS USING THE FOB. I HAD TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE FOB TO UNLOCK THE DOORS. AT NIGHT THIS WAS A SAFETY ISSUE AS I HAD TO STRUGGLE TO TAKE THE KEY OUT OF THE CASE IN THE DARK. REPLACED BATTERIES IN THE FOB AND DID NOT RESOLVE THE ISSUE. ON JANUARY 22, 2014 I MAILED A LETTER TO NISSAN OF AMERICA ASKING FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF THE NEW FOB I HAD TO PURCHASE. NISSAN WAS UNABLE TO OFFER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE REPLACEMENT OF THE FOB AS THE VEHICLE BEING OUTSIDE OF THE NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY. AS I EXPRESSED MY CONCERN TO NISSAN THAT A CAR KEY SHOULD NEVER HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THESE FOBS ARE MANUFACTURING DEFECTS I UNDERSTAND REPLACING A BATTERY BUT NOT THE ENTIRE FOB. THE COST OF ONE FOB WAS $239.61. *TR
Feb 16, 2014
THE KEYLESS REMOTE APPEARS TO LOCK THE DOORS AND SET THE SECURITY SYSTEM. THE DOOR HANDLE WAS PULLED ALLOWING ENTRY INTO THE CAR WHILE IT WAS THOUGHT TO BE LOCKED. THE ALARM SOUNDS BUT THE CAR CAN BE ACCESSED WHEN IT APPEARS AND SOUNDS AS IF IT IS PROPERLY LOCKED. ONLY THE DRIVERS DOOR LOCKS. THE DOOR CAN BE OPENED WHILE IN MOTION FROM THE INSIDE. *TR
Oct 22, 2012
I RECENTLY HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO DRIVE A 2009 NISSAN MURANO EQUIPPED WITH THEIR "SMART KEY". SIMILARLY, I ALSO DROVE A 2007 LEXUS GS WITH A "SMART KEY". I HAVE FOUND THAT BOTH VEHICLES CAN BE SHUT OFF AND EXITED WITH WHILE IT IS INADVERTENTLY LEFT IN THE "PARK" TRANSMISSION POSITION. ALTHOUGH A BARELY AUDIBLE CHIME RINGS, A DRIVER CAN EXIT THE VEHICLE AND IF THE VEHICLE IS ON AN INCLINE, IT CAN ROLL FREELY!! I AM ASTOUNDED THAT THERE ARE NO "NEUTRAL SAFETY" CONTROLS ON THESE NEW VEHICLES. STANDARD KEY IGNITIONS PREVENT THE DRIVER FROM RELEASING THE KEY IN ANY POSITION EXCEPT "PARK" ... NOT SO WITH THESE NEW "SMART KEY" CARS! I FORESEE MANY ACCIDENTS OCCURRING UNLESS SOME CORRECTION IS MADE IN THIS "OPTION". I DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW A GOVERNMENT VEHICLE SAFETY CHECK WOULD OVERLOOK THIS FLAW. *TR
Mar 31, 2009
TIRES
4 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN MURANO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TPMS SENSOR NEEDED TO BE RESET. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V393000 (TIRES). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 125,000.
Jul 07, 2016
COOPER CS4 TOURING TIRES LEAKING AIR IN COLD WEATHER. I HAVE A NISSAN MURANO, THIS WINTER WITH THE VERY COLD TEMPERATURES THESE TIRES HAD TO HAVE AIR ADDED EVERY WEEK. I'M TALKING ABOUT 5 TO 6 POUNDS OF PRESSURE. HAD THEM BEAD SEALED BUT THEY CONTINUED TO LEAK. POSTED COMPLAINTS ON MURANO WEB SITES AND WAS TOLD BY OTHER DRIVERS WITH COOPER TIRES," THE PROBLEM WAS THE COOPER TIRES." HAD THE OEM GOODYEARS TILL 55K AND NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM. I AM POSTING THIS NOW SO OTHER PEOPLE WITH THESE TIRES WILL CHECK THEM MORE OFTEN. *JS
Jun 13, 2014
2009 NISSAN MURANO TPMS FAILURE. FAILURE LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY ON. DEALER SUGGESTS THAT TO FIX THE PROBLEM ONE NEEDS TO OVER INFLATE THE TIRES TO A MINIMUM OF 36 PSI. RECOMMENDED PRESSURE ON PLACARD IS 32PSI. SAYS THAT IT IS DUE TO LIVING AT HIGH ALTITUDE AND COLD WEATHER. THE DEALER MAKES YOU SIGN A DISCLAIMER THAT STATES "I UNDERSTAND THAT OVER INFLATING TIRES MAY KEEP THE TPMS LIGHT FROM COMING BACK ON, AND THAT TIRES WILL WEAR UNEVENLY AND PREMATURELY. I WISH TO HAVE MY TIRE PRESSURE SET AT A HIGHER THAN RECOMMENDED IN HOPES OF THE TPMS LIGHT NOT COMING ON DUE TO COLD WEATHER OR HIGH ALTITUDE". THEY TELL ME THAT THIS IS THE ONLY WAY TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. ALSO THEY STATE THAT "CAUTION!! OVER INFLATING WILL CAUSE THE TIRES TO WEAR UNEVENLY AND PREMATURELY AND IS NOT RECOMMENDED BY THE FACTORY DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS. THIS IS NOT THE RECOMMENDED SOLUTION TO THE ISSUE, BUT IS ONE COURSE OF ACTION". THE OTHER SOLUTION IS THAT YOU MUST LIVE WITH IT WHEN THE TIRES ARE INFLATED TO RECOMMENDED PRESSURE OF 32PSI. *TR
Aug 27, 2010
I AM EXPERIENCING A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE WITH MY 2009 NISSAN MURANO. I AM NOTIFYING THE NHTSA OF THIS ISSUE BECAUSE IT NEEDS FURTHER INVESTIGATION. I AM STUNNED THAT NISSAN HAS BEEN SO CARELESS WITH MY SAFETY, ESPECIALLY IN THE WAKE OF THE TOYOTA DEBACLE. THERE IS AN OPEN RECALL ON MY VEHICLE'S MAKE AND MODEL FOR ITS FAULTY TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS). THE NISSAN RECALL NUMBER IS 09V393000, WHICH STATES THAT THE TPMS IS FLAWED AND PRONE TO CORROSION AND FAILURE DUE TO A FAULTY NUT USED IN THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. THE RECALL AFFECTS VEHICLES IN NORTHERN STATES WHERE THE SALTY ROADS EXCESSIVELY CORRODES THE NUT USED TO MANUFACTURE THE 2009 TPMS, AT WHICH POINT "THE TIRE WILL QUICKLY LOSE AIR PRESSURE AT A CONSISTENT RATE RESULTING IN A FLAT TIRE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH," ACCORDING TO THE NISSAN RECALL. I WAS NOT AWARE OF THE RECALL UNTIL MY CAR FAILED INSPECTION RECENTLY. NISSAN'S CONSUMER AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT HAS DENIED SERVICE TO MY VEHICLE. THEY CLAIM THAT MY VIN NUMBER DOESN'T APPLY TO THE RECALL. AFTER INSPECTING MY CAR, IRA NISSAN IN TEWKSBURY, MA STATED IN ITS REPORT THAT MY VEHICLE IS CLEARLY AFFECTED BY THE TPMS DEFECT. NISSAN HEADQUARTERS STATES MY VEHICLE WAS NOT MANUFACTURED WITH THE NUT IN QUESTION - THE NUT THAT THE COMPANY HAS PUBLICLY ACKNOWLEDGED IS SERIOUSLY FLAWED. MY RESPONSE? THEN THE EVIDENCE SUGGESTS THIS ISSUE IS MUCH LARGER IN SCOPE THAN THIS ONE NUT FROM THIS ONE VENDOR. NISSAN IS UNWILLING TO ACKNOWLEDGE THEY HAVE A LARGER ISSUE ON THEIR HANDS. PERHAPS THERE WERE MULTIPLE VENDORS THAT PROVIDED OTHER FLAWED NUTS IN THE TPMS. OR PERHAPS THE NUT IS NOT THE SOURCE OF THE PROBLEM AT ALL. WHATEVER THE CASE, THIS SAFETY ISSUE NEEDS FURTHER INVESTIGATION. THIS FLAW AFFECTS THE TIRES - A CRITICAL PIECE TO THE SAFETY OF ANY VEHICLE. THE SAFETY OF THOUSANDS OF CONSUMERS IS AT STAKE. THE PARALLELS TO THE TOYOTA DEBACLE IS STRIKING. A VERY SMALL PIECE OF EQUIPMENT IS PUTTING DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS AT RISK... UNBEKNOWNST TO THEM. *TR
May 06, 2010
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
4 complaints
WE OWNS A 2009 NISSAN MURANO. WHILE STARTING THE CAR, WE NOTICED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE FAILED TO DISPLAY AN ACCURATE FUEL LEVEL READING. THE MALFUNCTION OCCURRED WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED OR IN MOTION OR WHEN AC WAS ON PRIOR TO STARTING THE CAR. AFTER THIS ISSUE THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ILLUMINATED ALSO. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED TO US THAT FUEL LEVEL SENSORS WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE AUTHORIZED DEALER MENTIONED OTHER CARS HAVE HAD SAME PROBLEM AND THIS MODEL MIGHT BE COVERED UNDER A RECALL BUT IT WAS NOT BASED ON THE VIN NUMBER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE DEALER WILL CHARGE $450 TO REPAIR THE ISSUE WHICH IS AN ISSUE FOR OTHER NISSAN CARS. WE ARE PAYING THE DEALER TO FIX THE ISSUE BUT THIS SHOULD NOT BE CHARGED TO CUSTOMER IF THE ISSUE IS WITH OTHER NISSAN CARS. *JB
Jun 15, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN MURANO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE FAILED TO DISPLAY AN ACCURATE FUEL LEVEL READING. THE MALFUNCTION OCCURRED WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED TO THE CONTACT THAT TWO FUEL LEVEL SENSORS WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PERMANENT DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000. UPDATE 03/01/12 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS. THE FAILURE USUALLY OCCURRED WHEN THE FUEL TANK WAS LESS THAN 1/2 FULL. UPDATED 03/16/12
Feb 17, 2012
CAN NOT FILL THE TANK WITH FUEL NO MATTER HOW SLOW YOU TRY. THE MECHANIC SAYS THE ROLL OVER SAFETY DEVICE IS THE PROBLEM WHICH REQUIRES A WHOLE NEW GAS TANK AT A COST OF OVER $1000.00
Jun 20, 2011
SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT CONTINUES TO COME ON AFTER PURCHASING FUEL. *TR
May 07, 2009
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3 complaints
Passenger seat airbag code keeps flashing on with B1018 code present. Read that this is a common issue with Nissan vehicles and that’s it’s possible there is a recall.
Dec 13, 2021
RECENTLY, A PROBLEM AROSE WITH MY 2009 NISSAN MURANO'S OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS). THE AIRBAG LIGHT IN MY CAR HAD TURNED ON SO I BROUGHT IT TO THE MECHANIC. AFTER NUMEROUS EFFORTS, HE SUGGESTED THAT I BRING IT TO THE LOCAL NISSAN DEALER. WHEN I DID, THEY WERE AT A LOSS AS TO WHAT TO DO. AT THE TIME, I CALLED NISSAN NORTH AMERICA ('NNA') TO SEE IF THERE WAS ANYTHING THEY COULD DO. AFTER REGISTERING MY CONCERNS, NNA APPARENTLY MADE SOME INQUIRIES OF THE DEALER AND THEN TOLD ME THAT THE CAR WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. I BROUGHT IT BACK TO MY MECHANIC, WHO REASSEMBLED THE PASSENGER SEAT AND, SURPRISINGLY, THE AIRBAG LIGHT WENT OFF. THIS SOLUTION WAS ONLY TEMPORARY. I BROUGHT IT TO MY MECHANIC AGAIN, WHO DISCOVERED A RECALL CAMPAIGN ON AN IDENTICAL ISSUE WHICH INCLUDED MY CAR'S MAKE AND MODEL. SPECIFICALLY, NISSAN RECALL CAMPAIGN BULLETIN NTB08-095, ISSUED 11/4/2008. (ALSO SEE ID #: P8242, NHTSA #: 08V-521.) MY MECHANIC AGAIN REFERRED ME TO THE DEALER, WHO TOLD ME THAT 'OCCUPANT SENSOR PERFORMED PIN TEST AND FOUND INTERNAL FAILURE WITH OCCUPANT SENSOR'. I THEN CONTACTED NISSAN AND OPENED A CASE REGARDING MY SITUATION (#37964757). I RECEIVED A RESPONSE THAT THE OCS IN MY CAR WAS SOMEHOW DIFFERENT FROM THOSE THAT WERE COVERED BY THE RECALL. HOWEVER, WHEN MY PROBLEMS ARE SO SIMILAR TO THOSE DESCRIBED BY THE RECALL BULLETIN, AND THE SAME TEST THAT IS USED FOR THE RECALL FOUND ISSUES WITH MY CAR, I DON'T SEE WHY CARS WITH THE SAME OCS AS MINE SHOULD NOT BE COVERED BY THE CAMPAIGN. THERE IS NO REASON NOT TO. IT IS THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL OF THE RECALL AND IS SUFFERING FROM THE SAME ISSUE. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY ONE GROUP OF CARS IS COVERED BUT ANOTHER IS NOT EVEN THOUGH BOTH GROUPS ARE AFFLICTED BY THE SAME PROBLEMS. I HOPE THAT THE SCOPE OF THE RECALL CAN BE EXPANDED TO INCLUDE ALL CARS THAT, LIKE MINE, POSE A POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD TO THEIR DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS.
Dec 03, 2019
AIRBAG LIGHT FLASHING, WILL NOT TURN OFF, ALSO MY TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT WILL NOT TURN OFF, THAT HAS BEEN ON FOR A YEAR.
Apr 12, 2019
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
3 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN MURANO. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT A NEARBY PARKING LOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE TIMES. AFTER THE THIRD FAILURE, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HUBLER NISSAN (8435 US-31, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46227, (317) 888-9227) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ALTERNATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 169,000.
May 12, 2021
WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON A RURAL ROUTE, AT 9:10PM, THE CAR STARTED ACCELERATING WITHOUT MY FOOT. I PUT MY FOOT ON THE BREAK PEDAL. I STEPPED VERY HARD AND STARTED SLOWING DOWN. WHEN I LOOSEN THE PEDAL, THE CAR STARTED ACCELERATING. ALL THE SUDDEN I HEARD POPPING SOUND AND STARTED SLOWING DOWN. I THINK THAT WAS THE SOUND OF THE GAS PEDAL RELEASED. AT 9:15PM, THE GAS PEDAL WAS STUCK AGAIN. THE ACCELERATION WAS FULL AND REACHED TO THE 80 MILES VERY QUICKLY. I STEPPED THE BREAK PEDAL SLOWLY BUT VERY HARD THEN STARTED SLOWING DOWN. I TRIED TO PULL MY CAR ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BUT COULD NOT STOP. SO, I PUT THE GEAR INTO "N". I HARD THE GAS WAS STILL GOING. AS I STEPPED ON THE GAS PEDAL ONE MORE TIME, THE PEDAL WAS RELEASED, SO I COULD STOP. AS THE AREA DO NOT HAVE GOOD PHONE CONNECTIONS ANY WAY, I DROVE THE CAR AGAIN, SLOWLY, TO THE DEALER AND LEFT THE CAR THERE. IT WAS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. IF THE DRIVER WAS MY WIFE, SHE PROBABLY HAD AN ACCIDENT. IF THE ROAD WAS ICY, IF DEER CAME OUT, IF THAT WAS IN CITY AREA OR IN OUR DRIVE WAY, I HAD VERY BAD ACCIDENT. WE BOUGHT THIS CAR IN THE MIDDLE OF AUGUST. TIRE PRESSURE RAMP IT ALWAYS ON, BUT EVERYTHING ELSE WAS GREAT UNTIL THIS. I WOULD NEVER WANT TO DRIVE THE SAME CAR EVEN AFTER A REPAIR. IT WAS AWFUL AND CAN NOT TRUST ANYMORE.
Dec 12, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN MURANO. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AND BEGAN TO LOSE POWER. THE CONTACT MOVED THE VEHICLE OFF OF THE ROAD AND WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT A PIN WAS FRACTURED IN THE ACCELERATION BOX AND REPAIRS WERE MADE ACCORDINGLY. THE CONTACT DID NOT RETRIEVE THE VEHICLE FROM THE DEALER OUT OF FEAR THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 23,000.
May 12, 2010
WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES
3 complaints
THERE WAS A STABILIZER THAT WAS NOT CONNECTED ON THE RIGHT FRONT SIDE. FOUND OUT WHEN I WAS IN THE MECHANICS. AS FOR THE BRAKES THEY HAVE WORN DOWN QUICKLY AND HAD PROBLEMS. INCLUDING A DRIVER SIDE REAR LINE. THE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ON EVEN WHEN TIRES ARE BALANCED.
Mar 19, 2020
MY FRONT BRAKES ARE SQUEAKY. EVEN AFTER HAVING MY BRAKES REGULARLY SERVICED WITH PADS AND ROTORS THE BRAKES STILL SQUEAK. THEIR HAVE ALSO BEEN TIMES WHEN I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE BUT THE CAR DID NOT SLOW DOWN AS EXPECTED. I HAD TO PUMP THE BRAKES TO RE-ENGAGE THEM. ONCE THIS CAUSED ME TO ROLL INTO AN INTERSECTION WHICH LUCKILY NO OTHER CARS WERE NEAR ME. NOW MY FRONT LEFT WHEEL HAS STARTED MAKING LOUD SWOOSHING AND SCREECHING NOISES. THE FASTER I DRIVE THE LOUDER THE NOISE GETS. THE SQUEAK IN THE LEFT FRONT TIRE IS ALSO PRESENT WHEN DRIVING IN NEUTRAL. I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT TO GET THE CAR SERVICED ON WEDNESDAY. EVEN AFTER SERVICING IT MAKES ME NERVOUS THAT MY CAR IS NOT SAFE.
May 27, 2017
VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY PARKED AT DEALER WITH CONFIRMED BRAKE/WHEEL LOCKING PROBLEM OCCURRING IN ONE WHEEL AT TIME AND RANDOM AMONG 3 OF THE 4 WHEELS EACH TIME APPLIED IN MODE SIMILAR TO ABRUPT STOP AND IN SLICK CONDITIONS.THIS BRAKING PROBLEM DID RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT 11/18/2013. THE COMPUTERS INDICATE EVERYTHING WORKING PROPERLY YET TECH'S ARE ABLE TO CONFIRM THAT IS NOT THE CASE. AFTER NUMEROUS TESTS, DEALER TECH'S WERE ADVISED BY NISSAN TO CEASE FURTHER TESTING AND OPEN CASE WITH CONSUMER AFFAIRS. INITIAL BRAKE ISSUE REPORTED 8/7/2012. BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. DID NOT HAPPEN EVERY TIME BUT FREQUENT. CAUSED INCONSISTENT STOPPING CONTROL AND ALMOST CAUSED ACCIDENT DRIVING AND EVEN PULLING A PARKING SPOT. DEALER REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER. VEHICLE WAS AGAIN RETURNED TO DEALER 12/26/2012 FOR SOFT/SPONGY BRAKE PROBLEM BRAKES WOULD GO ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR WITH UNSAFE AND REDUCED BRAKING ABILITY. DEALER HAD VEHICLE UNTIL 1/4/2013. APPEARS THEY REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER AGAIN, TO NO AVAIL. THEY CONTACTED NISSAN TECH-LINE FOR ASSIST. REPLACED ABS CONTROL MOD ASSY AND BRAKES APPEARED NORMAL AGAIN. 6 DAYS LATER ON 1/10/2013. STREET WAS SNOW COVERED. I LIGHTLY APPLIED BRAKES & VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOSE CONTROL, WITH REAR OF THE VEHICLE TRYING TO COME AROUND. THE VEHICLE FELT LIKE A WHEEL OR BRAKE LOCKED UP CAUSING ME TO BEGIN SLIDING, THEN LIKE TRACTION CONTROL WAS MALFUNCTIONING CAUSING FURTHER LOSS OF CONTROL. THEY CHECKED IT & CONCLUDED EVERYTHING WAS WORKING PROPERLY.THE NEXT SNOW I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. ANYTIME I APPLIED BRAKES IN THE SNOW, I WOULD BEGIN TO LOSE CONTROL AS IF ONLY ONE BRAKE WAS WORKING. ON 11/18/2013 DRIVER HAD TO HIT BRAKES ABRUPTLY AND CAR WENT INTO A SKID WITH ONE TIRE LOCKING UP CAUSING HER TO NOT BE ABLE TO STOP SAFELY CAUSING A COLLISION.LEAVING SINGLE TIRE SKID MARK,APPROX 60 FEET BEFORE STOP. ABS DID NOT ACTIVATE. *TR
Nov 25, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
3 complaints
MY MURANO LOSES POWER WHILE STOPPED OR UPON ACCELERATION FROM A STOPPED POSITION. ALL MY VEHICLE LIGHTS INSIDE AND OUT FLICKER AND FLASH. THESES LIGHTS INCLUDE DOME, DASH, RADIO, OUTSIDE LIGHTS HEADLIGHTS, PARK LIGHTS, BRAKE LIGHTS. I'VE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC AND THEY ALWAYS SAY IT'S THE BATTERY. I'VE HAD 5 NISSAN BATTERIES IN 5 YEARS. I'VE HAD THE ALTERNATOR REPLACED WITH NO RELIEF FOR THE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS
Feb 28, 2020
I HAVE A REPEATED ELECTRICAL ISSUE WITH MY CAR. AT FIRST, I THOUGHT MY ISSUE WAS DIAGNOSED IMPROPERLY BUT I WAS RECENTLY ON THE NHTSA PAGE AND FOUND OVER 20 COMPLAINTS THAT EXPRESSED THE SAME EXACT ISSUE I HAVE BEEN HAVING. THAT ISSUE BEING THE FACT THAT MY CAR, WHEN IN MOTION WILL COMPLETELY SHUT OFF ON ME AND GO INTO NEUTRAL. THIS WILL HAPPEN WITHOUT ANY WARNING AND FOR ME HAS HAPPENED BOTH TIMES ON THE HIGHWAY WHILE GOING 75 MPH. ONCE THE CAR STALLS OUT, THE POWER STEERING WILL ALSO GO OUT IN ABOUT 30 SECONDS AND THE ENGINE WILL COMPLETELY SHUT OFF AT THAT TIME. THEREFORE, YOU HAVE ABOUT 30 SECONDS TO ROLL YOUR CAR TO A SAFE SPOT IN ORDER TO AVOID A CRASH. THERE IS NO TURNING THE CAR OFF AND THEN BACK ON, AS WHEN YOU TRY TO DO SO ALL OF THE DASH LIGHTS WILL COME ON AND THE ENGINE WILL NOT START BACK UP AS THE BATTERY IS DEAD OR CLOSE TO IT. IF YOU ARE LUCKY YOU CAN GET JUMPED BUT THE BATTERY BECOMES SO DRAINED THAT IT CANNOT EVEN HOLD A CHARGE FOR A MILES WORTH OF POWER. BOTH TIMES I HAVE HAD TO HAVE MY MURANO TOWED INTO A SHOP. THE FIRST TIME THIS ISSUE OCCURRED I WAS TOLD I NEED MY BATTERY REPLACED AS IT WAS DEAD AND THAT WAS THE CAUSE OF MY ENGINE FAILURE. THIS SOUNDED STRANGE TO ME AT THE TIME, AS THE BATTERY THAT I HAD WAS A LITTLE LESS THAN A YEAR OLD BUT I WAS JUST WANTING TO PICKUP A WORKING CAR AND PUT THIS BEHIND ME. MY CAR WORKED PROPERLY FOR 48 DAYS BEFORE I AGAIN, HAD THE SAME EXACT ISSUE OCCUR TO ME, WHILE AGAIN TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY GOING 75 MPH. THIS TIME, THERE WAS NOT ADEQUATE SPACE ON THE HIGHWAY TO PULL OVER AND I HAD TO CALL 911 IN ORDER TO AVOID A CRASH. AGAIN, I HAD MY CAR TOWED AND WAS NOW TOLD IT WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE ALTERNATOR, WHICH I THEN HAD REPLACED. I AM NOW WORRIED THIS ISSUE WILL REOCCUR AS PEOPLE ARE STATING THEY HAVE HAD THEIR ALTERNATOR REPLACED 2 AND 3 TIMES AND ARE STILL BEING PUT IN THESE SCARY, ENGINE FAILURE SITUATIONS
Oct 17, 2019
MY NISSAN MURANO 2009 DIED AS I WAS DRIVING ON EXPRESSWAY, VERY SCARY , EVERYTHING JUST STOPPED , SAYS BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR , REPLACE TWICE BECAUSE IT HAPPENED YET AGAIN WITHIN A CPL OF DAYS, SO NOW THE BRAKE LIGHT AND BATTERY LIGHT ARE ON , ON MY DASHBOARD AND 3 WEEKS WITHOUT MY CAR AND NO IDEA ! I HAVE BEEN ON NUMEROUS FORUMS WITH NO SOLUTION BUT YET THE SAME COMPLAINT , IS NISSAN GOING TO FIX THIS ,
Jun 04, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
3 complaints
TWO MAJOR PROBLEMS I'VE HAD WITH MY MURANO ARE THE BRAKES LOOSING PRESSURE CAUSING ME NOT TO BE ABLE TO BRAKE IN TIME, CAUSED AN ACCIDENT ON A ROUNDABOUT. THE SECOND IS THE STEERING WHEEL LOCK COLUMN GOING OUT, CAUSING MY NOT TO BE ABLE TO START THE VEHICLE
Nov 30, 2018
VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN COMPLETELY WITH NO WARNING AS IF IT IS BEING CONTROLLED BY ANOTHER POWER SOURCE. HAD BATTERY CHECKED AND ALTERNATOR REPLACED TWICE. ALSO, HAD A DIAGNOSIS TEST PERFORMED MULTIPLE TIMES. IT YIELDS NO PROBLEMS. THE BATTERY/BRAKE LIGHT MAY COME ON PRIOR TO SHUT DOWN. IF IT DOES, THREE SECONDS LATER VEHICLE IS COMPLETELY DEAD. USUALLY THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION - JUST DRIVING ON A ROADWAY. ONCE SHUT DOWN, YOU CANNOT MOVE THE VEHICLE AND HAS TO BE TOWED.
Oct 31, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN MURANO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO EXAMINED THE BRAKES AND REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT A COMPUTER FAILURE CAUSED THE BRAKES TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE WAS REMEDIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
May 08, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
3 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN MURANO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING SEVERAL TIMES. VARIOUS UNKNOWN WARNING INDICATORS AND GAUGES FLICKERED EACH TIME THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE DEALER (SUTHERLIN NISSAN OF FORT PIERCE, 4815 S US-1, FORT PIERCE, FL 34982, (772) 924-2668) KEPT THE VEHICLE FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING FOR OVER A MONTH, BUT WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Sep 05, 2018
I OWN A NISSAN MURANO 2009, THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR. THE CHARGER WARNING AND BRAKE WARNING LAMPS WILL IMMEDIATELY COME ON AND THE BATTER 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. THE ONLY WAY TO MOVE THE VEHICLE IS TO HAVE IT TOWED.
Jan 13, 2017
WE WERE DRIVING AND THE CAR LOST SPEED. WE HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE NISSAN DEALER AND THEY DIAGNOSED THAT THE BATTERY HAD FAILED. THIS WAS THE SECOND NEW BATTERY. THEN, THE CAR RAN UNTIL THE BATTERY WENT DEAD AND AGAIN THE CAR STOPPED ON THE ROAD IN TRAFFIC WITHOUT WARNING. AGAIN THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE NISSAN DEALER AND THIS TIME THE PROBLEM WAS DIAGNOSED AS A BAD ALTERNATOR. QUESTIONS BOUGHT UP THAT THE 2008 NISSAN MURANOS HAD A CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE FAULTY ALTERNATORS BUT NOT THE 2009. PROBLEM IS THAT WITHOUT WARNING LIGHT ON THE DASH THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE CHARGING SYSTEM, THE CAR BATTERY GOES DEAD AND THE CAR STOPS WHILE DRIVING. THE RISK OF CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENT IS EXTREME. *TR
Mar 29, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
3 complaints
THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR LOCKS INTERMITTENTLY. WHEN THIS HAPPENS, THE LOCK DOES NOT RESPOND TO THE LOCK BUTTONS (EITHER DRIVER SIDE OR PASSENGER), KEY FOB, OR MANUAL LEVER CREATING A DANGEROUS SITUATION IN THE EVENT OF ACCIDENT. THIS COULD CREATE A SITUATION OF DEATH BY BURNING.
Jul 28, 2015
LIFTGATE WILL NOT OPEN FROM OUTSIDE, REGARDLESS OF METHOD USED. THE DRIVER'S BUTTON, THE FOB, AND THE BUTTON ON THE LIFTGATE DO NOTHING. IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, THE LIFTGATE CANNOT BE USED AS A MEANS OF ENTRY OR EXIT OF THE VEHICLE. *TR
Feb 18, 2013
PASSENGER DOOR WON'T OPEN. *TR
Mar 26, 2012
TIRES,WHEELS
3 complaints
LOW TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF EVEN AFTER HAVING AIR PRESSURE CHECKED AND AIR ADDED. *TR
Apr 18, 2015
MY CAR INCURRED A FLAT TIRE. CAR TOWED TO DEALER WHO SAID THE FLAT WAS CAUSED BY A SCREW WHICH IS WORN AWAY AND CAUSED THE TIRE SENSOR TO DISPLAY AND THE FLAT OCCURRED. SERVING DEALER SAID I NEED TO REPLACE ALL SENSORS AND SCREWS. I CHECKED ONLINE AND FOUND A RECALL FOR THIS VERY ISSUE. I FOUND THROUGH THE DEALER THAT THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED ON ONLY ONE SENSOR/TIRE...NOT ALL OF THEM. NOW I HAVE A BILL FOR OVER $550 TO REPLACE ALL THE SENSORS AND SCREWS EVEN THOUGH THE RECALL WAS NEVER FULLY PERFORMED. CONTACTED NISSAN HEADQUARTERS AND THEY SAID THE RECALL WAS CLOSED OUT. I EXPLAINED THE RECALL WAS NEVER FULLY COMPLETED. THEY STILL DO NOT ACKNOWLEDGE THIS IS SAFETY ISSUE. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED ARTICLE: HTTP://WWW.AUTOBLOG.COM/2009/10/09/NISSAN-MAY-BUST-A-NUT-UNDER-PRESSURE-RECALLS-143-000-OVER-TIRE/. *TR
Apr 17, 2015
THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD. THE NUT HOLDING THE TPMS SENSOR/TIRE FILL VALVE FAILED CATASTROPHICALLY WITH 2 LONGITUDINAL CRACKS WHILE TRAVELING 70 MPH ON INTERSTATE 5 NEAR VALENCIA, CALIFORNIA. TIRE PRESSURE RELEASED SUDDENLY (NO PREVIOUS WARNING BY THE TPMS SYSTEM). THE CAR PULLED STRONGLY TO THE LEFT (FAILURE WAS IN THE FRONT LEFT TIRE). REGAINED CONTROL OF THE CAR AND PULLED OFF TO SHOULDER. NUT SHOWS EVIDENCE OF CORROSION AND DIRT IN ONE OF THE TWO CRACKS. TIRE WAS UNDAMAGED BY ANY ROAD HAZARD, ONLY THE TPMS SENSOR/FILL VALVE WAS LOOSE IN THE WHEEL, AND THE NUT CAME APART WHEN HAND INSPECTING THE VALVE. A NISSAN SERVICE BULLETIN EXISTS FOR CORRODED NUTS IN EASTERN STATES WHERE SALT IS USED ON ROADS, HOWEVER THIS VEHICLE HAS STRICTLY BEEN IN CALIFORNIA, WITH LESS THAN 10 TRIPS TO SKI AREAS IN CALIFORNIA, WHICH DOES NOT USE SALT ON ITS ROADS. TIRE AND NUT ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. THIS APPEARS TO BE A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY ISSUE AS CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE IS AT RISK DUE TO THE SUDDEN NATURE OF THE TIRE PRESSURE LOSS AND DEFLATION. *TR
Feb 11, 2012
AIR BAGS,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
Falla en abs y ruedas riesgo al frenar tarda demasiado luces de abs vdc off AWD y tpms
Jul 07, 2024
TOOK IN MY VEHICLE THIS MORNING TO GET 4 RECALLS FIXED, AND DEALERSHIP STATED THEY COULD ONLY FIX ONE OF THE 4 ISSUES. SPOKE TO A REPRESENTATIVE AND SHE STATED THE ISSUES FOR THE MODEL OF THE SUV WERE NOT INCLUDED IN THE VIN NUMBER, THEREFORE THE DEALERSHIP COULDN'T ASSIST WITH ALL 4 ISSUES. THE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD OF THE SUV ARE ON AND ALL PERTAIN TO THE 4 ISSUES NOT INCLUDED IN THE VIN. HOW CAN I GET THESE INCLUDED IN THE VIN NUMBER SO THE DEALERSHIP CAN FIX THE ISSUES? THE ISSUES ARE AS FOLLOW: NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V916000 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V393000 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V521000 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V066000
Dec 02, 2020
POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
My 2009 Nissan Murano had a bad battery and starter, after replaced them the ABS/VDC/Slip control light were illuminated and ABS function lost. I searched online and found a lot of the Murano owners had the same issue by just replacing a battery then got these DTCs. At the end we found Nissan know this issue and issue a TSB for repair with customer's expense. They know this is factory issue but not recall it or even not notify their customer, it's safety issue and still need the customer to search it and repair with the customer's money (to pay their faults). TSB: NTB10-113a
May 16, 2024
I HAVE LESS THAN 57,000 MILES ON MY 2009 MURANO. AT 46,000 MILES, I HAD TO HAVE MY FAILED TRANSMISSION REPLACED AND I'M HAVING ISSUES AGAIN WITH IT SLIPPING INTO LOW GEAR. THE DEALERSHIP COULDN'T REPRODUCE THE ISSUE, SO NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO ADDRESS IT. I HAD TO TAKE MY MURANO IN FOR SERVICE AGAIN BECAUSE I ALMOST GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT WHEN MY BRAKES DIDN'T WORK AT 30 MPH AND I HAD TO QUICKLY CHANGE LANES TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT. THERE WASN'T ANY BRAKE PRESSURE AND I HAD TO PUSH THE BRAKE PEDDLE TO THE FLOOR BEFORE IT STOPPED.
Dec 28, 2017
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2 complaints
See attached document for complaint
Mar 12, 2024
The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while driving, the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard. Additionally, while driving, the brake pedal was depressed and was slow to respond. The diagnostic trouble code C1109: (Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Module Actuator (Electrical Control Unit) and low voltage battery message were displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed twice. The contact was informed that the brakes needed to be flushed. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.
Mar 24, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEATS
2 complaints
Passenger seat sensor light for air bag stays lit, flashing 1 steady and 5 bursts. Shows airbag off even with adult sitting in passenger seat
Nov 28, 2023
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN MURANO. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SENSOR IN THE PASSENGER SEAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 121,000.
Jul 08, 2015
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2 complaints
FUEL GAUGE IS NOT READING FUEL LEVEL. HAPPENS MOST OFTEN WHEN FUEL IS BELOW 1/2 TANK. SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED. THIS INCIDENT OCCURS REGARDLESS IF VEHICLE IS PARKED OR DRIVING. STARTED OCCURRING WHEN VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN AUGUST 2019
Sep 11, 2020
UNABLE TO PUT FUEL IN THE VEHICLE! *TR
May 13, 2013
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2 complaints
TOTAL LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER WHILE DRIVING. ENGINE DIES LIGHTS GO OUT VEHICLE ROLLS TO A STOP. PUT VEHICLE IN PARK AND ELECTRICAL POWER RETURN WITH NO FURTHER ACTION. PLEASE LOOK IN TO THIS AS MY WIFE IS NOW SCARED TO DRIVE HER CAR AT ALL. 2 OCCURRENCES IN THE PAST 2 WEEKS. NO RECALLS SHOWN BUT OTHER YEARS OF THIS VEHICLE SHOW SAME COMPLAINT. OF THIS
Dec 06, 2019
THE VEHICLE CVT BECOMES UNSTABLE. VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY LOSES POWER AT TIMES. GOT OFF HIGHWAY RAMP AND CAME TO A NORMAL STOP. STEPPED ON ACCELERATOR TO MOVE INTO TRAFFIC. VEHICLE HESITATED AND CRAWLED SLOWLY INTO TRAFFIC FOR 5 TO 10 SECONDS BEFORE SURGING FORWARD WITH ACCELERATOR TO THE FLOOR. NEARLY T-BONED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. HAVE GONE THROUGH 4 TRANSMISSIONS SO FAR AND THE DEALERSHIP IS CONTEMPLATING ANOTHER REPLACEMENT. I HAVE NO CONFIDENCE ANOTHER TRANSMISSION WILL FIX THE PROBLEM SINCE THE SAME DANGEROUS FAILURE MODE KEEPS SHOWING UP TOTALLY WITHOUT WARNING. *TR
Dec 28, 2012
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
THE VEHICLES POWER STEERING GOES IN AND OUT AS WELL AS THE BRAKING SYSTEM
Oct 04, 2019
NO MATTER WHAT REPAIRS I DO THE ABS WARNING LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF. THE BREAKING FEELS OFF. I LEAK POWER STEERING FLUID AND HAVE HAD THE PUMP CHECKED. I CONSTANTLY FEEL THE STEERING TIGHTEN UP AND EVEN RANDOMLY RELAX CAUSING IN UNSAFE STEERING CONDITIONS. STEERING CAN TIGHTEN UP AND BECOME LOOSE AGAIN WHILE IN A PARKED POSITION, A VERY SLOW MOVING SPEED AND AT FREEWAY SPEEDS.
Aug 28, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE LOST POWER, WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE NO POWER AND NOTICED DROP IN RPM. ALSO BATTERY AND BRAKE LIGHTS FLICKERING. WAS ABLE TO GET CAR HOME HOWEVER A WEEK LATER WITH MY CHILDREN IN THE CAR IT HAPPENED AGAIN ONLY THIS TIME IT COMPLETELY DIED, AFTER HAVING IT TOWED HOME, AFTER JUMP START VEHICLE STARTED RIGHT UP WITHOUT HESITATION, AND RAN FINE. SYSTEM CHECKS GOOD AND BATTERY IS NEW LESS THAN 60 DAYS. VERY DANGEROUS AS THERE IS NOT WARNING TO SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER AND STALLING. VEHICLE LIGHTS RADIIO ETC ALL STILL WORK BUT VEHICLE WON'T START. NISSAN RECALLED EARLIER MODELS ALTERNATOR FOR SAME SYMPTOMS HOWEVER NOT MY VEHICLE YEAR. SAME SET UP LOCATION AS THE 03-07 MODELS SAME PROBLEMS JUST NO RECALL ON 09 MODELS. CAR HAS POWER LIGHTS RADIO ETC JUST LOOSES ABILITY TO ACCELERATE AND IF ENGINE STALLS THEN REQUIRES BOOSTING TO BE STARTED AGAIN. RUNS FINE AFTER NO WARNING LIGHTS AND THEN WITHOUT WARNING HAPPENS AGAIN.
May 30, 2019
NISSAN REFUSES TO RECOGNIZE A KNOWN PROBLEM IN THE NISSAN ROGUE IN IT'S BIG BROTHER THE NISSAN MURANO. THE DOOR ACTUATOR SOLENOID GOES OUT AND LOCKS PEOPLE INTO OR OUT OF THEIR CAR, WHERE THE REMOTE, KEY, DOOR HANDLE OR CROWBAR CANNOT OPEN THE DOOR CAUSING A POTENTIALLY FATAL SAFETY ISSUE. IF A PASSENGER IS UNABLE TO LEAVE THE VEHICLE IN AN EMERGENCY IT COULD RESULT IN FATALITIES. I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHO OFFERED TO BREAK MY DOOR PANEL TO ASSESS THE ISSUE, A $300+ EXPENSE TO ME, NOT TO MENTION THE LABOR BREAKING MY DOOR PANEL. ONCE THEY WERE ABLE TO GET INTO MY DOOR, THEY DETERMINED IT WAS THE ACTUATOR SOLENOID, WHICH IS A KNOW ROGUE SERVICE ORDER PROBLEM, AND TOLD ME THAT WOULD BE AN ADDITIONAL $575 TO REPLACE. I HAD STARTED A CASE WITH NISSAN USA CORPORATION REGARDING THIS, THEIR RESPONSE, "WE'LL SEE WHAT WE CAN DO TO HELP." THEY DID NOTHING. DISAPPOINTING. *TR
Mar 24, 2015
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
TRAVELING 20 MPH ON CLEAN, DRY CONCRETE, APPROACHING A YIELD SIGN AT AN INTERSECTION. APPLIED BRAKES AND FELT ABS PULSE IN THE BRAKES. ABS PULSES STOPPED AND THEN THE BRAKE PEDAL CONTINUED TO TRAVEL TO THE FLOOR. I ENDED UP FINALLY COMING TO A STOP IN THE MIDDLE THE INTERSECTION. THE DRIVER WHO HAD THE RIGHT OF WAY MANAGED TO AVOID HITTING MY VEHICLE.
Jul 24, 2018
BRAKES SUDDENLY BECAME SOFT DURING A NORMAL DRIVE. BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS SEVERELY REDUCED STOPPING DISTANCE BECAME NOTICEABLY EXTENDED EVEN AT SPEEDS LESS THAN 5MPH. I HAD TO DEPRESS PEDAL ALL THE WAY FOR CAR TO BEGIN TO SLOW. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS . CAR WAS TAKEN TO NISSAN SERVICE CENTER 75K SERVICE + BRAKES FLUID FLUSH PERFORMED . PROBLEM RETURNED 1 WEEK LATER. RESEARCHED ONLINE AND FOUND SIMILAR CASES. SOME MENTIONED ABS. I PERFORMED THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS TO VERIFY. WITH CAR POWERED OFF BRAKES WERE OK PEDAL DID NOT TOUCH THE FLOOR WHEN FULLY DEPRESSED. IMMEDIATELY AFTER POWERING CAR BRAKES BECAME EXTREMELY SOFT AGAIN PEDAL WAS ABLE TO TOUCH THE FLOOR. TURNED OFF CAR DISCONNECTED BATTERY AND REMOVED ABS FUSE FOR 10 MIN. BRAKES STILL OK. CONNECTED BATTERY BRAKES STILL OK. POWERED ON CAR BRAKES STILL OK . ABS AND TIRE WARNING LIGHTS WERE ON. 1 MILE TEST DRIVE AND BRAKES WERE STILL OK. POWERED OFF CAR REINSERTED ABS FUSE . BRAKES WERE OK AFTER POWERING ON CAR. ALL ABS AND TIRE WARNING LIGHTS WENT AWAY . ( ORIGINAL OWNER/ 0 ACCIDENTS/ ALL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE PERFORMED BY NISSAN ) *TR
Aug 15, 2014
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
THE ISSUE IS WHEN THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ARE ENGAGED. AFTER THEY ARE ENGAGED THE BREAK PRESSURE IMMEDIATELY GOES SOFT AND THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR WITH NO BREAKS. I HAVE REPORTED THIS FOR THE PAST 2 YEARS AND THE NISSAN DEALERSHIP TELLS ME THAT THEY CANNOT REPRODUCE THE EFFECT AND THAT THEY ARE FINE. IT ONLY SEEMS TO HAPPEN IN THE WINTER MONTHS WHEN ITS COLD. I HAVE TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND SHUT THE CAR DOWN AND RESTART AGAIN. IT SEEMS TO RESET THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM. IVE NOTICED THERE IS AN INVESTIGATION GOING ON AND WANTED TO REPORT WHAT I HAVE FOUND AS WELL. THE LATEST HAPPENED WHEN I WAS SLOWING DOWN AT A STOP SIGN AND HIT AN ICY PATCH WHICH THEN THE ANTILOCK BRAKE RUMBLED ENGAGING IT. AFTER I FINALLY STOPPED HALF WAY INTO THE INTERSECTION THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WITH NO BRAKE PRESSURE WHAT SO EVER....I GUIDED THE CAR TO THE SIDE AND SAT FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES AND SHUT DOWN AND RESTARTED THE CAR BEFORE BRAKES CAME BACK.
Apr 24, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN MURANO. WHILE THE CONTACT'S WIFE WAS DRIVING, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT FAILED TO RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO SAFETY. THE CONTACT'S WIFE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AGAIN AND WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED JOHN SINCLAIR NISSAN (478 SIEMERS DR, CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO 63701, (573) 334-9611) AND WAS INFORMED TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 132,413. UPDATED 08/22/17*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING DOWNHILL THE BREAKS FAILED NEARLY HITTING A CAR AND GUARD RAIL. UPDATED 08/29/2017*JS
Jun 30, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,WHEELS
2 complaints
TAKATA RECALL, AIRBAG ON PASSAGER SIDE INDCATOR LIGHT ON, TIRE LIGHT AND TIRE SLOW LEAK
Dec 09, 2015
THE VEHICLE HAS SHOWN PROBLEMS THAT WERE PREVIOUSLY RECALLED INCLUDING TIRE MONITORING SYSTEM, PASSENGER AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINS LIT, AND REAR HATCH FAILS TO FUNCTION. MORE RECENTLY THE VEHICLE FAILS TO START AND HAS STRONG SMELL OF GAS. THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACE BY A CERTIFIED MECHANIC BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTS, FAILURE TO START OR RUN. IN ADDITION, THE BATTERY HAS DRAINED EVEN AFTER BEING CHECKED AND RECHARGED, CLEARLY AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. THE VIN NUMBER SEARCH SHOWS NO RECALL NOTICES. UPDATED 2/10/2016*JS
Dec 30, 2014
STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN MURANO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH REAR DOORS AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR FAILED TO OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD TO ENTER THE VEHICLE FROM THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR TO OPEN THE OTHER DOORS. THE FAILURE RECURRED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,000.
May 11, 2015
THE DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR STOPS WORKING TRAPPING THE RIDER IN THE CAR.
May 05, 2014
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
2 complaints
THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE NISSAN DEALERSHIP APPROXIMATELY 4 MONTHS AGO AND I WAS NOTIFIED OF THE TRANSFER CASE LEAKING AND WAS QUOTED AT LEAST $3,000 TO FIX IT. I WAS TOLD IT WILL EVENTUALLY GO AND WILL AFFECT MY TRANSMISSION BUT TO STAY ON TOP OF MY OIL CHANGES AND FLUIDS TO HELP PREVENT THE SYSTEM FROM FAILING. AT MY NEXT OIL CHANGE I ASKED IF THE SYSTEM WAS CHECKED AND I WAS TOLD "EVERYTHING LOOKS GOOD." ABOUT A WEEK AGO (WAS NOT DUE YET FOR A OIL CHANGE) MY CAR WOULD JOLT INTO REVERSE AND WOULD BE HESITANT TO GO AND SAME THING WITH DRIVING FORWARD. THE CAR IS STUCK IN AWD, TRANSMISSION CLICKS WHEN DRIVING, AND JOLTING OCCURS DRIVING FORWARD AND REVERSING. APPARENTLY THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSFER CASE FAILING IN THIS TYPE OF CAR. *TR
May 26, 2013
WHEN VEHICLE IS ACCELERATED FROM A STOP, LOUD THUMP IS FELT AND HEARD FROM FLOORBOARD. NISSAN DEALER REFUSED TO COVER REPLACEMENT OF CRACKED FRONT END MOTOR MOUNTS. OTHER MURANO OWNERS REPORT THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS IS AN OBVIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. *TR
Mar 14, 2013
SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
We bought our 2009 Murano new back when we were expecting our baby cause it was rated one of the safest suv on the market. For the most part besides some brake issues and the steering linkage that I had scheduled to have replaced last month its treated us well. Last month with our now [XXX] old daughter I took it to go to a concert an hr from our house. On the highway I felt it swaying which I found weird cause it was swaying from the rear of the vehicle not the front where the linkage is. We drove home slowly and the next day I dropped it off at our mechanics to have the linkage replaced and asked him to check out the sway I felt. He immediately called me after he got it on the lift and said I needed to head to the shop that our suv was JUNK! When I got there I could not believe my eyes and thanked God that I and even more my daughter made it home safely. My mechanic of 35yrs in business said we were lucky we didn't end up in the woods on the highway and that the entire rear k member/ frame is completely rotted out and the rear tires could have flown off at any moment. I have read that there is a recall on this issue but not in the salt belt states. That is ridiculous and is an excuse to not have to back your vehicle. We live in Dartmouth MA and have barely had any snow in the past 10 yrs to salt for and even if we had this hasn't happen to any other vehicles we own. 2003GMC, 2006 Saab and my wifes Jeep all gd. Whats the point of getting a safety check during the annual inspection when you know your frame is junk and its a death trap!How in good faith can you not back your products when this is clearly a major issue. Nissan needs to do the right thing and take care of the people who have taken care of them by buying there vehicles. This vehicle has always been meticulously maintained, washed constantly at car wash with the extra fee of undercarriage spray for what when its rotting from the inside out as you are aware off. Make it a recall before people get killed! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Jul 12, 2025
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
When starting my vehicle, it would shake and hesitate to turn on. While driving, It would hesitate when accelerating. When driving at 70 miles, the vehicle would hesitate then drop 3 to 4 miles below speed on its own. The dashboard would indicate drive mode then change to reverse mode then back to drive mode, then reverse mode continuously while driving. The car was also making a loud clanking noise. When I was at a standstill at a red light with foot on the brake, the car was jerking forward on its own. I was driving the car with my 2 year old when this happened and decided to take it to a mechanic who confirmed that it is a transmission problem as well as a broken axle on the left. I left the car at his shop and started shopping around for a transmission replacement which is very costly. My concern is, if this has been a faulty issue with 2009 Nissan Murano transmissions, then it is likely that this can happen again if I purchase a used transmission which at this time, I cannot afford so it is sitting at the mechanics repair shop until I either save money for a transmission or use the money to get a better used vehicle. At this time I have to take my mom to work and use her car so i can go to work. I’ve been doing this for the past 2 weeks and unsure as to how much longer I can keep doing this as our work hours are conflicting.
Aug 08, 2024
SUSPENSION,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
Abs
Jun 14, 2024
WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
Abs/vdc off/awd en el tablero
Jun 14, 2024
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
This has happened on two different occasions. While driving the vehicle the alternator has gone out and there is no warning that there is any problem but you lose your throttle control and the car loses power and is unable to accelerate. The 1st time this happened I was in the middle of an intersection trying to make a left turn and lost all power to be able to move the car. Luckly no one was coming in the other direction, or I could have been involved in a serious accident!!! I had the alternator check and it was bad, so we replaced it. The second time this happened was two days ago I was doing 65 MPH on a four-lane highway and without any warning I lost power and could not accelerate I was able to pull to the side of the road, but m emergency flashers were of no use due to the battery was low because the entire car was using it for power. The car has no gauge or light of any type to warn you that the alternator has failed till you lose power and are unable to accelerate.
Dec 06, 2023
WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
Tire pressure monitoring system is not working although the air pressure is kept as requested. The light is always ON which makes identification of loss of air pressure difficult to dictate, and can cause loss of vehicle control and serious damage in highways.
Aug 11, 2023
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
While trying to make a turn in a busy intersection, the car stall and loses power it goes into a limp mode. The car slowly limps out of traffic to the side. Note VDC off and 2 red - neg sign brake light is on. Turn the ignition off for a few minutes. Turn ignition back on and no problem. The car starts up no problem. I had the brakes check out and no issues. I took to Nissan dealership . They said it is the alternator. I had new alternator put in 6 months ago. Took back to the company who put the alternator on He said it is working. They said this car notorious for the CVT transmission issues. This problem has happen twice in traffic. This is not safe.... I am afraid to drive this car.
Apr 27, 2023
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
As with the current Nissan recall the car just shutoff. On two separate occasions, one at highway speed on a high speed heavy traffic road and once of a neighborhood road. Both times spontaneously and without any warning or trouble lights or indications of a problem. Vehicles was towed and serviced at a Nissan dealership.. Both incidents were extremely dangerous one to get to shoulder in high speed traffic and to exit vehicle next to traffic and the other at night in a dark neighborhood. Dealer was without explanation on cause so we dont know if the problem is fixed or not. Prior request #602941
Apr 05, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,ENGINE
1 complaint
The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that months after she purchased the vehicle, while she was driving, the brake pedal was depressed, and the vehicle started to jump. Additionally, the contact stated that on a separate occasion while driving, the vehicle intermittently went into Limp Mode and stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that assistance would not be provided. The failure mileage was approximately 104,000.
Oct 05, 2022
Tether, Lower Anchor (on car seat or vehicle),Other/I am not sure
1 complaint
This car does not have the clips and I can’t get the base secure for the infant car seat!
Sep 15, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
1 complaint
THERES A RECALL ON THE BRAKES
Mar 04, 2021
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
WHEN TRAVELING DOWN THE ROAD YOU CAN HEAR A VERY AUDIBLE SQUEAK AND CLUNK COMING FROM THE PASSENGER REAR OF THE VEHICLE. AFTER ARRIVING HOME I PULLED INTO THE GARAGE TO DETERMINE THE LOCATION OF THE NOISE, I PLACED A JACK UNDER THE REAR DOOR ON THE PINCH WELD AND RAISE THE WHEEL OFF THE GROUND AND REMOVED THE TIRE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION I NOTICED THE THE RIGHT REAR SUBFRAME WHICH CONNECTS TO THE REAR FRAME OF THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED FROM TOP TO BOTTOM WITH ONLY A FRACTION OF THE METAL REMAINING AROUND THE BUSHING. THE DRIVER SIDE REAR SUBFRAME CONNECTION IS ALSO RUSTED FROM TOP TO BOTTOM, THE SUBFRAME ON THE DRIVER IS CONTACTING ABOUT 90 PERCENT OF THE BUSHING THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE SUBFRAME IS CONTACTING ABOUT 10 PERCENT OF THE BUSHING. THE RUST ON THE REST OF THE VEHICLE FRAME AND FRONT SUBFRAME IS SLIGHTLY RUSTED. MY VEHICLE IS 2009 NISSAN MURANO WITH 160,000 MILES. THIS IS MY MAIN VEHICLE FOR TRANSPORTATION FOR MY KIDS AND FAMILY. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN KNOWN TO NISSAN AS MANY PEOPLE HAVE NOTIFIED NISSAN OF THIS MANUFACTURING ISSUE. THIS HAD BEEN AN ISSUE ON THE 2006 NISSAN ALTIMA IN WHICH NISSAN ISSUED A RECALL FOR THE REAR SUBFRAME RUSTING WHICH IS THE SAME ISSUE THIS AND MANY OTHER NISSAN MURANO OWNERS ARE HAVING BUT NISSAN HAS NOT YET ISSUED A RECALL
Jan 22, 2021
SUSPENSION,ENGINE
1 complaint
IDK
Nov 06, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING THE CAR AND STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. WHEN I HIT THE GAS TO GO WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN THE CAR WOULD NOT GO. IT TOOK ABOUT 20 SECONDS BEFORE IT WOULD GO AND WHEN IT DID IT ACTED LIKE I HAD MY FOOT ON THE GAS PEDAL WHICH I DID NOT. IT HAS DONE THIS NUMEROUS TIMES. I REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP AND TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC TWICE. NOTHING THAT HAS BEEN DONE HAS FIXED THE PROBLEM. I HAVE ALMOST BEEN REAR ENDED SEVERAL TIMES DUE THE FACT THAT THE CAR STALLS.
Aug 11, 2020
AIR BAGS,SEATS
1 complaint
AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT SUDDENLY STAYED ON FLASHING. THERE HAS NEVER BEEN ANY ACCIDENT. LOW MILES AND RARELY A PASSENGER IN THE CAR. NISSAN DEALER CHECKED AND DETERMINED IT WAS THE PASSENGER SENSOR. THEY REPLACED THE SENSOR AND LIGHT REMAINED. THEY THEN SAID THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE PASSENGER SEAT BOTTOM TO FIX THE ISSUE. ~$3,700 LATER AND IT IS FIXED.
Oct 27, 2019
AIR BAGS,SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT STARTED FLASHING AND DOES NOT GO OFF. DEALER (LANCASTER NISSAN) TESTED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT SENSOR OR SEAT SENSOR COULD BE BAD. THEY WERE ABLE TO TURN OFF WARNING LIGHT, BUT IT STARTED AGAIN THE NEXT TIME I DROVE THE CAR. ESTIMATES TO REPLACE SENSOR ($1,500) AND SEAT SENSOR ($4,500) SEEM EXTREMELY HIGH. VEHICLE HAS ONLY 39,000 MILES AND WAS PURCHASED NEW. DEALER STATED THERE IS NO OPEN RECALL DESPITE RESEARCH SHOWING 100'S OF 2009 MURANOS WITH THE SAME ISSUE AND A PRIOR RECALL ON EARLIER MURANOS AND INFINITI'S - CLEARLY THE SAME MANUFACTURING DEFECT. HAVE NOT TAKEN AN ACTION TO REPAIR AT THIS POINT,
Oct 20, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
THE VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF WHEN DRIVING WITHOUT ANY WARNING. IT WILL GO INTO LIMP MODE OR COMPLETELY DIE WHEN ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY. LIGHTS WILL START FLASHING AND POWER STEERING WILL GO OUT.
Oct 02, 2019
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
STARTED TO GO TO WORK, 5 MINUTES DOWN THE ROAD CAR STARTS SHAKING ALL ELECTRICAL SHUTS OFF CAR DIES WIFE IS LOCKED IN CAR FOR A HALF AN HOUR.
Sep 30, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ON MY DASHBOARD ASIDE FROM THE TPMS LIGHT. THERE WAS A LOUD POP NOISE, SO I PULLED OVER TO CHECK IT OUT. WITHIN 30 SECONDS SMOKE CAME FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND QUICKLY TURNED FROM WHITE TO BLACK. THEN THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. IT WAS COMPLETELY BURNED WITH NOTHING BUT THE TRUNK LEFT IN TACT.
Aug 28, 2019
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN MURANO. WHEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED, THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER AND A DELAY AT TIMES BEFORE FINALLY GAINING SPEED. IN OTHER INSTANCES, THE VEHICLE HAD A DRASTIC REDUCTION IN SPEED. THE ALTERNATOR ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED MORE THAN TWICE, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE VEHICLE WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 05V319000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SAME FAILURE AS THE RECALL CAMPAIGN. MOSES NISSAN (300 MACCORKLE AVE, ST ALBANS, WV 25177, (304) 727-2921) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V916000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC), BUT A REPAIR APPOINTMENT HAD NOT BEEN SCHEDULED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Jul 23, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
ON A MAIN ROAD PARKED OFF OF A HIGHWAY, CAR BATTERY AND BRAKE LIGHT STARTED FLICKERING, SUDDENLY AS I TRIED TO PULL ONTO MAIN ROAD AND CAR RANDOMLY FORCEFULLY STOPPED AS IF WENT TO NEUTRAL WOULDN'T ACCELERATE IN ANY GEAR. I HAD TO ROLL THE CAR BACK INTO A PARKING SPOT QUICK AS POSSIBLE AS THERE WAS ONCOMING TRAFFIC. I THEN TURNED CAR OFF THEN ON AND MORE LIGHTS ON THE DASH ILLUMINATED, ABS, BRAKE, BATTERY, AND TRACKION CONTROL AS WELL. I TURNED THE CAR OFF TO THEN TRY RESTARTING AGAIN AND WOULDN'T DO ANYTHING AS, COMPLETELY DEAD. HAD TO LEAVE THE CAR OVERNIGHT PARKED TIL THE FOLLOWING DAY FOR A TOW SINCE IT NEVER STARTED BACK UP. WAITING ON WHAT CAUSED THIS PROBLEM, DEFINITELY UNSAFE, COULD HAVE CAUSED A ACCIDENT DUE TO GOING INTO A NEUTRAL LIKE MODE AS DRIVING ONTO A MAIN ROAD AND NEAR A HIGHWAY
May 13, 2019
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
MY HEADLIGHTS DOES NOT SHINE STRAIGHT AHEAD. THEY SHINE MORE TO THE SIDES AND DOWNWARD, MAKING IT HARD TO SEE ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN IT THERE ARE NO LIGHTING. WHEN I TOOK IT IN FOR SERVICE THE TECHNICIAN SAID IT WAS THE LENSES. I HAD THEM CLEANED AND THEY STILL DO NOT SHINE STRAIGHT. I BELIEVE THERE IS A MALFUNCTION THE HEADLIGHTS. THEREFORE, IT MAKES IT HARD TO DRIVE AT NIGHT WITHOUT THE PROPER LIGHTING
Jan 22, 2019
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
THE DOORS DO NOT OPEN INSIDE OR OUTSIDE ALSO THE ELECTRIC POWER DOORS SOMETIMES WORK AND SOMETIMES DON'T
Aug 22, 2018
SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
I PURCHASED THE NISSAN 11 FEB, 2016 I AM MILITARY AND WENT AWAY TO SERBIA WAS BACK FOR A FEW WEEKS AND GOT DEPLOYED AGAIN TO JORDAN. MY VEHICLE WAS CLEANED AND WAS IN A GARAGE DURING MY DEPLOYMENT. SINCE BEING BACK I HAVE DRIVEN BACK AND FORTH FROM VA TO OH FOR WORK MY BACK BREAKS STARTED TO MAKE NOISE SO I HAD THEM REPLACED WHEN THE TIRES WERE REMOVED I SEEN THE UNDER BODY FOR THE FIRST TIME. BROUGHT IT TO NISSAN WERE THEY DEEMED IT NON DRIVE ABLE AND SAID THAT THIS WAS NOT AN ISSUE THAT ARISES WITHIN THE TIME FRAME OF HAVING MY VEHICLE IT IS EXTREMELY EXCESSIVE RUST TO THE POINT WERE IT HAS EATEN AWAY THE SUB FRAME AND THAT THE WAIKEM DEALERSHIP SOLD ME A DEATH TRAP.
Aug 08, 2018
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
1 complaint
IN JUNE 2018, MY CAR STARTED STOPPING SUDDENLY WHILE DRIVING. I TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC WHO CHANGE MY ALTERNATOR. THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. I CHANGE MY BRAKES, STILL THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. I TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALER , THEY INFORMED ME THAT MY CAR HAS ABS MODULE RECALLED AND THAT WAS THE PROBLEM. THEY CHANGED IT. THE CAR COULD NOT DRIVE OUT OF THE PARKING LOT THUS, I RETURNED IT TO THE SERVICE CENTER. THEY DIAGANED TRANSMISSION ISSUES, THEY SAID THEY FIX IT. THE CAR STOP WITHIN THREE BLOCKS AND ON THE HIGHWAY. I RETURNED IT BACK TO NISSAN SERVICE CENTER, NOW, THEY SAID IT'S THE ALTERNATOR. I INFORMED THEM THAT I HAVE THE ALTERNATOR CHANGED LEST THAN 30 DAYS. THE CAR IS A LEMON BECAUSE OF THE ABS MODULE THAT NISSAN CANOT FIX OR UNABLE TO FIX. EVERY TIME THAT CAR IS IN MOTION, THE ABS LIGHT TURN ON AND THE CAR STOPS ABRUTLY. I HAVE TWO TEENAGERS WHO DRIVES MY CAR TO GO TO SCHOOL. IT BECOMES A HAZARD AND UNSAFE DUE TO THE RECALL OF THE ABS MODULE .
Jul 30, 2018
POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,ENGINE
1 complaint
WELL LETS START WITH THE ENGINE STALLING AND NOT BEING ABLE TO GET ON THE HIGHWAY CAUSE THE ENGINE LACKS THE POWER TO EVEN MOVE. THE RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT KEEPS FLASING NO MATTER WHAT IT DOES'NT GO OFF.THERE IS A RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR RIGHT SIDE UNDER THE CARRIAGE. THE LEFT REAR TIRE IT LOBSIDED AND WHEN IT RAINS THE REAR OF THE CAR FEELS LIKE ITS ON ICE AND SWAYS SIDE TO SIDE IT'S AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN THE TIRE SENSOR LIGHT NEVER GOES OFF EVEN IF YOU INFLATE TO PROPER RANGE AND DONT GET ME STARTED ON THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPING HOPE THAT SOME ONE IN YOUR COMPANY DOES SOMETHING ABOUT THESE ISSUES BEFORE SOMEONE GETS SERIOUSLY HURT YOU MAY END UP IN COURT FIX THEM BEFORE SOME ONE GETS HURT....ALL THIS IN MOTION. STREET AND HIGHWAY. DOCUMENTATION YES THE WHOLE CAR IS DOCUMENTATION.
May 19, 2018
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
BRAKE PEDAL NEEDS TO GO DOWN TO THE FLOOR IN ORDER TO STOP. I WAS DRIVING ON A NEIGHBORHOOD STREET APPLIED BRAKES AHEAD OF A STOP SIGN BEFORE ENTERING A 2 LANE GEORGETOWN RD. HIGHWAY. ZIP 28469 TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN. WHEN APPROACHING NEXT LIGHT 1 MILE AWAY I WAS AFRAID THE BRAKES WOULD FAIL. . BRAKES WENT BACK TO NORMAL NOW. STILL DO NOT TRUST CAR. YESTERDAY, APRIL 16, 2018AS CHECKED BY CAR REPAIR BUSINESS AND SAID THE ABS COMPUTER ACTIVATOR WAS NOT WORKING. NISSSAN WOULD NOT LET HIM ACCESS ABS COMPUTER T0O RESET NUMBERS. THIS IS VERY EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR AND SHOULD NOT BE A PROBLEM. I AM SCARED TO DRIVE THIS CAR. READ THIS HAS BEEN INVESTIGATED SINCE MAY 2017. IS THERE A RECALL ON 2009 NISSAN MURANO YET? PLEASE CONTACT US ABOUT YOUR INVESTIGATION RESULTS.
Apr 17, 2018
SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
FUEL GAUGE SAYS EMPTY WHEN 100 MILES ARE ON THE GAS TANK. MY LOCAL NISSAN DEALER, ELHART, TOLD ME THEY WOULD HAVE TO CHARGE ME 5 HOURS OF LABOR TO REMOVE THE GAS TANK TO "DIAGNOSE" THE PROBLEM, EVEN THOUGH THE FUEL GUAGE SENSORS ARE ACCESSIBLE UNDER THE REAR SEAT FOR REPLACEMENT. ALSO,THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH ALL NISSANS - QUESTS DO HAVE A RECALL ON IT, BUT NO OTHER NISSAN, EVEN THOUGH THEY ALL USE THE SAME FAULTY GAS GUAGE. IT CAUSES PANIC TO THE DRIVER TO SEE THE "EMPTY" LIGHT ON, & THEY CALL FOR HELP, SWERVE OFF THE ROAD, WHEN THEY ARE REALLY NOT EMPTY AT ALL. ALL NISSANS SHOULD HAVE A RECALL ON THESE FAULTY GAS GAUGES SO THAT NISSAN DISCONTINUES USING THEM.
Apr 05, 2018
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
1 complaint
AIR DUCT ISSUE SAME AS DESCRIBED IN THE 2007 NISSAN MURANO RECALL. THIS IS CAUSING MY ENGINE TO STALL.
Feb 19, 2018
AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
1) AIRBAG LIGHT ALARM FOR PASSENGER SEAT GOES ON SUDDENTLY AFTER 80,000 MILES. AFTER DEALER INSPECTION, SEEMS TO BE RELATED TO THE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) VARISTOR LOCATED IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT CUSHION, AS MENTIONED IN YOUR NTB08-095 NOVEMBER 4, 2008 RECALL CAMPAIGN. FOUND IT STRANGE MY VEHICULE VIN IS NOT ASSOCIATED TO THIS COMPLAINT, BUT I HAVE THE PROBLEM. 2) ALTERNATOR SUDDENTLY DIED AFTER 80,000 MILES WITHOUT WARNING, WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. HAD TIME TO PULL ON THE SIDE, BUT SITUATION COULD HAVE BEEN DRAMATIC. SUDDENTLY VEHICULE REDUCED SPEED AND WENT FROM 60MPH TO 10MPH, THEN NO MORE BATTERY, SO COULD NOT LIGHT THE WARNING LIGHTS. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. PROBLEM HAVE BEEN REPORTED FOR MANY MURANO DIFFERENT YEARS, RECALLS WERE DONE FOR 2005 OR 2008 MURANO BUT NONE FOR 2009. A $1300 BILL AT THE NISSAN DEALERSHIP. 3) PS: GOT AIRBAG LIGHT ALARM FOR PASSENGER SEAT RIGHT AFTER ALTERNATOR PROBLEM
Jan 09, 2018
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN MURANO. THE CONTACT HAD TO PUMP THE BRAKE PEDAL NUMEROUS TIMES AS IT TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ANOTHER INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER. IN ADDITION, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE OCCUPANT SENSOR UNIT FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO TAKEN TO A DEALER (TONY NISSAN, 94-1299 KA UKA BLVD, WAIPAHU, HI 96797, (808) 680-7150) FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 08V521000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 08V066000 (AIR BAGS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Nov 24, 2017
AIR BAGS,WHEELS
1 complaint
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT,AFTER PUSHING THE IGNITION SWITCH TO THE ON POSITION,THE SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED LINKS AFTER THAT DOESN'T OFF. LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT AFTER PUSHING THE IGNITION SWITCH TO THE ON POSITION,THE LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER THAT DOESN'T OFF.
May 06, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,TIRES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN MURANO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE BATTERY CHARGING WARNING SENSOR INDICATOR SUDDENLY ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE LATER SHUT OFF. IN ADDITION, WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM SENSOR INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ALTHOUGH THE AIR PRESSURE IN THE TIRES WAS AS RECOMMENDED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Mar 13, 2017
TIRES,WHEELS,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
I PURCHASED MY MURANO 5 YEARS AGO AND I'VE HAD A FEW ISSUES BUT BEEN VERY HAPPY WITH PURCHASE OTHER THAN 2 THINGS! 1 THE WHEEL VALVES HAVE BEEN A COMMON ISSUE IN ON MY THIRD SET OF TIRES BUT I'M CONSTANTLY HAVING TO AIR THEM DUE TO THE VALVE IN SIDE THE TIRE! MINE ISN'T LISTED UNDER RECALL IT THERE IS A RECALL ON OTHER NISSAN WITH SAME ISSUE. THE SECOND MY STEREO LOCKED UP CDS AND THE WARRANTY DIDN'T COVER THIS WAS A WEEK AFTER PURCHASE THAT WAS. WET DISAPPOINTING AFTER PAYING OVER 30,000 FOR IT! *TR
Jan 01, 2017
SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN MURANO. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INSTEAD. EACH TIME THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE AT A HIGH SPEED. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR. THE CONTACT PLACED THE VEHICLE IN PARK, BUT THE ENGINE KEPT REVVING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF, BUT ONCE IT RESTARTED, THE RPMS KEPT INCREASING AND A POPPING SOUND WAS HEARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AGAIN AND OPERATED NORMALLY WHEN IT WAS RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 106,000.
Dec 30, 2016
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF ON MY CAR-I TOOK THE CAR BACK 4 TIMES TO THE DEALER AND IT HAS NOT BEEN FIXED.
Jul 22, 2016
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
IT DOES NOT ACCELERATE FROM A STOP VERY WELL. SOMETIMES I TRY TO PULL INTO TRAFFIC AND CANNOT ACCELERATE FAST ENOUGH AND FEEL TERRIBLY FRIGHTENED THAT I WILL BE HIT FROM BEHIND AS A RESULT. IT SEEMS TO BE WORSE WHEN GOING UPHILL. AFTER 5 SECONDS MAYBE IT KICKS IN AND BEGINS ACCELERATING. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS PROBLEM. I FEEL LIKE IT WILL CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
May 22, 2016
STEERING,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
TAKATA RECALL .... MY PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR ABOUT 3 YRS. NOW AND WHEN IT HAS BEEN HOOKED UP TO A COMPUTER RESULTS ALWAYS COME BACK THE SAME... ERROR IN AIRBAG. NOW I'VE CONTACTED NISSAN AND THEY ARE TELLING ME THAT EVEN THOUGH I MAY HAVE A TAKATA AIRBAG MY VIN # IS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST SO THEREFORE THEY CANNOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE PROBLEM. I WOULD HAVE TO PAY OUT OF MY OWN POCKET TO HAVE IT FIXED. NOW THEY DID TELL ME THAT ACCORDING TO THEIR RECORDS AND WITH THE VIN # THAT WAS GIVEN TO THEM IN OCT 2008 MY MURANO ALREADY HAD BEEN SERVICED FOR PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYING ON. SO BASICALLY WHAT THEY WERE SAYING WAS THAT MY MURANO HAD ALREADY USED THE ONE FREE SERVICE CHECK IN OCT 2008 FOR AIRBAG. FIRST OF ALL, MY VEHICLE IS AN 09, SO NISSAN ALREADY ADMITTED THAT ACCORDING TO THEIR RECORDS AND MY VIN # THAT I WAS ALREADY HAVING AIRBAG ISSUES BEFORE THE VEHICLE WAS RELEASED TO BE SOLD. I PURCHASED IT AT BEGINNING OF 2012 AND 2013 IS WHEN MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. NOW I HAVE HAD IT CLEARED AND SEEMS LIKE IF IT IS COLD CAUSE I DO LIVE IN OHIO, BUT IF I CLEAR IT TODAY AND IT'S NOT REALLY COLD IT MAY NOT COME ON, BUT AS SOON AS IT GETS COLD IT COMES RIGHT BACK ON. NOW THERE HAS BEEN TIMES WHERE IT HAS BEEN CLEARED AND AS SOON AS YOU TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND START IT BACK UP IT COMES RIGHT BACK ON. I ALSO AM HAVING ISSUES WITH TPMS, NO MATTER WHAT TIRES I BUY I AM CONSTANTLY BATTLING THE LOW TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT. IT'S BEEN TAKING TO TIRE SHOPS AND BEEN CHECKED FOR SLOW LEAKS AND LEAKS AROUND THE VALVE STEM, NOTHING. I HAVE ALSO HAD TO REPLACE THE MOTORS IN MT STEERING WHEEL BECAUSE BOTH OF THOSE WENT OUT ON ME. NOW MY NEW ISSUE IS MY AIR VENTS. WHEN THE DEFROST IS ON CERTAIN AIR VENTS DO NOT SHUT OFF, AIR STILL COMES THROUGH THEM. AND IN THE WINTER I FEEL LIKE THERE IS COLD AIR BLOWING UP THROUGH THE FLOOR. NO ISSUES WITH 04 MURANO
May 05, 2016
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
HIT A DEER GOING 35 MPH AND DEPLOYED BOTH FRONT AIRBAGS. I WAS THE PASSENGER WHEN MY AIRBAG WENT OFF IT HIT MY FACE AND FRACTURED MY MAXILLA, BROKE OFF ONE TOOTH AND MADE ANOTHER LOOSE ENOUGH IT HAD TO BE PULLED OUT ALSO. SPLIT UPPER AND LOWER LIP BOTH NEEDING STITCHES. DO TO THE DAMAGE SUSTAINED AND THE AIRBAGS BEING DEPLOYED MY INSURANCE COMPANY FOUND THE CAR UNREPAIRABLE AND A TOTAL LOSS.
Aug 09, 2015
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING ON M52 AND WAS GOING TO ATTEMPT TO PASS A SLOW MOVING VEHICLE. I STABBED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO PASS AND IT STUCK IN THIS POSITION. I CANCELLED MY ATTEMPT TO PASS DUE TO TRAFFIC AND HAD TO BRAKE THE VEHICLE. I WAS ABLE TO KEEP CONTROL BUT I HAD TO PUMP THE ACCELERATOR SEVERAL TIMES TO GET IT TO RELEASE. THIS IS ACTUALLY THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED WITH THIS VEHICLE. THE FIRST I WAS STUCK IN MY YARD IN THE SNOW. I WAS TRYING TO GET UNSTUCK AND ONE OF THE TIMES WHEN I WAS TRYING TO GET THE VEHICLE TO MOVE THE ACCELERATOR STUCK AND I HAD TO REPEATEDLY STAB THE ACCELERATOR TO GET IT FREE. THIS WAS AROUND MID JANUARY OF 2015. *TR
Apr 11, 2015
POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
FAILURE WITH 2009 NISSAN MURANO TRANSFER CASE AFTER 60,000 MILES SEEMS TO BE A BIG PROBLEM AND NISSAN IS NOT TAKING RESPONSIBILITY , CAUSING THE CUSTOMER THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS FOR REPAIRS, SEEMS THAT THEIR IS A DEFECT , WHERE YOU HEAR A HUMMING NOISE COMING FROM YOUR FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE AND NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ALERT YOU SOME THING IS WRONG UNTIL YOU SHOWS UP AT A DEALER SHIP TO CHECK OUT THE NOISE AND GET BANG FOR $3000, THIS A CON GAME NISSAN IS USING TO RIPOFF HARD AMERICAN WORKING PEOPLE, THIS CON GAME NEED TO BE INVESTIGATED, SINCE THEIR ARE SO MANY COMPLAINTS FROM MURANO OWNERS ABOUT THIS EXISTING PROBLEM . *TR
Mar 24, 2015
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
DEC 2014 TOOK 2009 NISSAN MURANO TO DEALERSHIP. CRACKS STARTED OPENING UP ON FRONT PANEL OF DASH AND ON SIDE WHERE PASSENGER AIRBAG IS. DEALERSHIP TOLD ME I WOULD HAVE TO CONTACT NISSAN N.A. DUE TO VEHICLE PAST IT'S WARRANTY. CALLED NISSAN N.A., THEY SAID THEY WOULD CONTACT DEALERSHIP AND CALL ME BACK. DEC 29TH NISSAN CALLED BACK, RESPONSE " SORRY CAN'T DO ANYTHING VEHICLE OUT OF WARRANTY" AND THE ASST. SERVICE MGR. GAVE HER THE IMPRESSION NORMAL WEAR OR SUN DAMAGE CAUSED THE CRACKS. THIS WAS NOT A WARRANTY ISSUE NOR DID THE SERVICE MGR. GAVE ME THE IMPRESSION HE THOUGHT IT WAS SUN DAMAGE. I ASKED HER FOR A EMAIL ADDRESS SO I COULD SEND SOME PHOTO'S. SHE TOLD ME THERE WAS NOT AN EMAIL AVAILABLE FOR CONSUMERS," THE DEALERSHIP WAS THEIR EYES " NO PICTURES WERE EVEN TAKEN BY THE DEALERSHIP. NISSAN DID NOT WANT TO HELP OR ACKNOWLEDGE THE PROBLEM. ON FEB 10TH WFLA CONSUMER INVESTIGATOR DID A SEGMENT ON TOYOTA REPLACING CRACKING AND STICKY DASHBOARDS ON VARIOUS MODELS. WHEN THEY SHOWED THE VIDEO IT SHOWED A CUT IN THE DASHBOARD OVER THE STEERING WHEEL EXACTLY LIKE MINE. ALMOST A PHOTO COPY. YOU COULD TELL THE DASH IS MADE OUT OF THE SAME MATERIAL AS MINE. THE SEGMENT WENT ON TO SAY NISSAN AND FORD HAVE HAD THE SAME COMPLAINTS. NISSAN IS AWARE OF THIS! THESE CRACKS IN MY DASH ARE GETTING WORSE. ALONG WITH THE CRACKS THERE IS A PROTRUDING SQUARE WHERE THE PASSENGER AIRBAG IS. WHAT'S NEXT IS MY AIR BAG GOING TO DEPLOY OR MY DASH GOING TO START GETTING STICKY. ***REFER TO NHTSA COMPLAINT # 10650129 DATED 10-26-2014. ** NISSAN SHOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR FIXING THESE DASHBOARDS. THERE IS NO REASON A CONSUMER WAS DENIED AN EMAIL ADDRESS TO SEND PHOTOS SO THEY COULD SEE FOR THEMSELVES. NISSAN NEEDS TO SEE THESE PICTURES IF ANY THING TO SHOW WHO EVER MANUFACTURED THESE DASHBOARDS THE DEFECT. IF ANYONE ELSE IS HAVING THE SAME DASHBOARD ISSUES, PLEASE POST!! *TR
Feb 16, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN MURANO. WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE REAR SEAT WARMERS WERE ACTIVATED. AS A RESULT, A HOLE WAS BURNED THROUGH THE SEATS AND ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A THREE YEAR OLD CHILD WAS SEATED IN A SAFETY SEAT AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE, BUT THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. A POLICE AND A FIRE REPORT WERE NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 51,000.
Jan 28, 2015
VISIBILITY,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
AS I WAS DRIVING INTO THE PARKING DECK IN CHARLOTTE AND THE SUNROOF ON MY 2009 MURANO EXPLODED. I AM SURE IT WAS NOT HIT BY ANY ROCK OR OTHER OBJECT BECAUSE I WAS PARKING. LUCKILY, MY FIVE YEAR OLD DAUGHTER AND WIFE WERE NOT WITH ME BECAUSE THIS SCARED ME. THE GLASS CRACKED ALL THE WAY AROUND AND I WAS NOT SHOWERED WITH GLASS AS THE SUNSCREEN WAS CLOSED. IF I WERE ON THE HIGHWAY, I WOULD HAVE WRECKED NOT KNOWING WHAT THIS WAS OR COMING FROM. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. I WAS ABLE TO GET OUT IN THE PARKING DECK AND TAKE PICTURES. AS I DROVE BACK TO COLUMBIA, SC, MOST OF THE LOOSE GLASS BLEW OFF LEAVING A LARGE HOLE ON THE TOP AND OTHER DRIVERS WERE STARTLED WITH WHAT WAS HAPPENING. THIS HAS TO BE ADDRESSED BECAUSE I HAVE KEPT MY CAR UP TO DATE WITH THE NECESSARY SERVICES. THIS IS DEFINITELY A HAZARD THAT COULD PLACE LIVES IN JEOPARDY. APPARENTLY, THIS IS AN ONGOING SITUATION. I HAVE CONTACTED A LAWYER FOR ASSISTANCE IF NISSAN NORTH AMERICA DOES NOT ADDRESS THIS CONCERN. *TR
Jan 05, 2015
AIR BAGS,ENGINE
1 complaint
I HAVE LESS THAN 61,000 MILES ON MY 09 MURANO. I NEED TO KNOW WHY WHEN I LIST MY VIN, THERE ARE NO RECALLS, YET IF I SEARCH MAKE,MODEL,AND YR.,WITHOUT VIN, THREE ARE LISTED. THREE WHICH I HAVE HAD ALL HAPPEN AIR BAGS, AIR BAGS AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AND TPMS (TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM), SAYS TPMS WAS IN CERTAIN STATES. HOW CAN YOU SPECIFY THIS RECALL TO THOSE STATES? PEOPLE MOVE, TRAVEL TO THOSE STATES, AND YES, WE USE ROAD SALT HERE. MY TPMS CAME ON THIS PAST JULY AND WILL NOT GO OFF. BUT, SEEMS YOUR RECALL MAY NOT APPLY IN THE SOUTH. I ALSO, IN JULY 2014, HAD ALL 4 MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED. NISSAN SAID ALL 4 WOULD NEED REPLACING SOON AFTER HEARING A KNOCKING WHEN EVER I STARTED OFF (LIKE AT RED LIGHT OR STOP SIGN). MOTOR COULD FALL OUT. NISSAN WAS GOING TO CHARGE ME $800.00 FOR ONE (ALL I COULD AFFORD AT ONE TIME). A FRIEND TOOK IT TO A WELL KNOWN REPUTABLE AUTO STORE AND THEY REPLACED ALL 4 FOR $900.00. NOW NISSAN WOULD NOT BE OVER CHARGING THAT MUCH, WOULD THEY? YEA, RIGHT. AFFECTED PARTS? SEEMS THERE ARE A LOT OF THE 153 COMPLAINTS FILED REFER TO MOTOR MOUNTS. HAVE ANY MOTORS FALLEN OUT TO CAUSE ACCIDENT? *TR
Nov 21, 2014
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, THE AIR CONDITIONER HAD THE SWEET SMELL OF MAPLE SYRUP AND A FEW MINUTES LATER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. WITHIN SECONDS, THE CAR STUTTERED EACH TIME I ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE. ONCE OUT OF TRAFFIC, I LOOKED AND SAW A LARGE AMOUNT OF COOLANT DRIPPING FROM THE CAR. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO CONFIRMED COOLANT BUILT UP PRESSURE IN RADIATOR, HOSES AND TRANSMISSION. CVT TRANSMISSION IS FLOODED WITH COOLANT AND WATER, RADIATOR AND ALL HOSES WILL NEED REPLACEMENT. *TR
Nov 17, 2014
STEERING,ENGINE
1 complaint
2009 NISSAN MURANO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ENGINE BELTS AND STEERING WHEEL PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER HE LEFT THE DEALER, HE HEARD A GRINDING SOUND WHEN HE TRIED TO ADJUST THE STEERING WHEEL, WHICH HE HAD NOT EXPERIENCED BEFORE. THE DEALER STATED IT WAS A KNOW PROBLEM, AND THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. *JB
Nov 04, 2014
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
I AM THE 'SECOND' OWNER. THE VEHICLE WAS GIFTED TO ME BY MY SON. IT PASSED THE AUTOCHECK VEHICLE HISTORY REPORT. I RECEIVED THE VEHICLE 5/11/13. FAILURE MILEAGE IS APPROXIMATE. WHEN STARTING ENGINE HUGE AMOUNT OF WHITE SMOKE EXITS THE 2 EXHAUST PIPES ENGULFING ENTIRE VEHICLE. THIS HAPPENED CONTINUALLY EVERY TIME I STARTED ENGINE. CONTACTED NISSAN CONSUMER AFFAIRS DIRECTLY & WAS REFERRED TO DEALERSHIP. MY SON SPOKE DIRECTLY WITH DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT. THE REQUIRED 30,000 MAINTENANCE WAS PERFORMED. AFTER 1 WEEK DEALERSHIP RECOMMEND NEW ENGINE. I WAS 6 MONTHS PAST THE WARRANTY DATE, BUT NISSAN REFUSED TO HONOR IT AS I WAS A SECOND OWNER. PER MY SON'S INSTRUCTIONS DEALERSHIP REMOVED SPARK PLUGS TO SOAK TOPS OF PISTONS. LET SOAK OVER NIGHT. PERFORMED A LEAK DOWN TEST TO FIND ALL THE CYLINDERS WITH 60% OR MORE LEAKAGE FROM RINGS AND VALVES, REMOVED OIL & PERFORMED 2 ENGINE FLUSHES, CLEANED ALL OIL OUT OF INTAKE MANIFORD, REINSTALLED PLUGS, CHANGED OIL AGAIN, PERFORMED MULTIPLE ROAD TESTS. PRECEDING SERVICE INCLUDED REPLACING ENGINE AIR FILTER. PERFORMING IDLE LEARNING PROCEDURE. FUEL SYSTEM SERVICED, CLEANED FUEL INJECTORS & THROTTLE BODY. REMOVED ALL BUILD UP FROM THROTTLE CHAMBER & PLATE. PERFORMED FUEL SYSTEM SERVICE AND 6 CYL TUNE UP/6 22401-EW61C PLUG-SPARKS. SERVICED COMPLETE COOLANT SYSTEM. SERVICED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, EXCHANGING FLUIDS IN CASE UP TO 6 QUARTS. PERFORMED FRONT & REAR DIFFERENTIAL FLUID EXCHANGE. DEALERSHIP KEPT VEHICLE 3-4 WEEKS, HOWEVER PROBLEM STILL EXISTS ALTHOUGH INTERMITTENTLY.
Jul 29, 2014
SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT AND IS LAYING LOOSELY IN THE CAR AND IS UNUSABLE. THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT IS JUST THE OPPOSITE, IT IS STUCK TIGHT AND WILL NOT COME OUT AND IS UNUSABLE. THIS IS NOT SAFE BECAUSE NEITHER SEATBELT CAN BE USED AND I BELIEVE SEATBELTS SHOULD BE A LIFETIME GUARANTEE. *TR
Jun 27, 2014
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
1 complaint
NEW VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT SEPTEMBER 2009. ON 04/26/2011, EAST CHARLOTTE NISSAN'S MECHANICS CHANGED TRANSFER CASE BECAUSE LEAKING. VEHICLE HAD 29,505 MILES. ON MARCH 24, 2014, ECN'S ASSISTANT SERVICE MANAGER SAID IT IS NECESSARY TO CHANGE TRANSFER CASE AND GASKET BECAUSE LEAKING. VEHICLE HAD APROX 70,000 MILES. AFTER OWNER REQUESTED HELP TO NC CONSUMER PROTECTION, ECN'S GENERAL MANAGER REPLIED NEITHER OF THOSE LEAKS WOULD BE CONSIDERED ABNORMAL SINCE REPAIR WAS NEARLY THREE YEARS AND VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN 50,000 MILES. ALSO, HE STATES THAT OWNER BECAUSE HIS FINANCIAL SITUATION WANTS TO GET VEHICLE FIXED AT NO COST AND THAT IS DISHONEST AND UNETHICAL. OWNER NEVER TRIED TO GET A FREE REPAIR. HE ONLY WOULD LIKE TO KNOW: WHY TRANSFER CASE AND GASKET SHOULD BE CHANGED EVERY THREE YEARS BECAUSE LEAKING? HOWEVER, THE FIRST TIME THEY WERE CHANGED HAPPENED AFTER ONE YEAR AND SEVEN MONTHS AND WITH LESS THAN 30,000 MILES. *JS
Jun 15, 2014
STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
1 complaint
I HAVE NEVER OWNED A VEHICLE WITH THIS MANY BLIND SPOTS! I HAVE HAD SO MANY "CLOSE CALLS" AND IT FINALLY CAUGHT UP TO ME. I WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING PLACE AND BACKED INTO A CAR. THE CAR WAS DOUBLE PARKED BUT I LOOKED IN MY MIRRORS AND OVER MY SHOULDER AND NEVER SEEN THE CAR. THIS BEING SAID, I WAS ALREADY SCARED OF MY MURANO PRIOR TO THIS BECAUSE OF THE SIDE BLIND SPOTS. I HAVE ALMOST HIT PEDESTRIANS, CARS, AND BICYCLISTS CROSSING THE STREET ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WHERE THE SIDE MIRRORS ARE IS WAY TO BIG, ALONG WITH THE MIRRORS, THERE IS A HUGE BLIND SPOT. I HAVE BEEN VERY CAUTIOUS WHEN TURNING BECAUSE OF THIS BUT NEVER REALIZED HOW THE BLIND SPOT IN THE SIDE REAR WAS I TILL I HIT THAT CAR. THE REAR BACK WINDOWS ARE SMALL BUT THE ISSUES IS THE WINDOWS ARE TO HIGH AND THE BODY IS AT AN UPWARD SLANT LEAVING NO VIEW WHEN LOOKING OVER YOUR SHOULDER. THIS GIVES PEOPLE A SENSE THAT THEY CAN SEE BUT YOU CAN NOT SEE A CAR SITTING AT YOUR REAR QUARTER PANEL. WITH ALL OF THE BLIND SPOTS I AM AFRAID I WILL RUN OVER A PEDESTRIAN WALKING ACROSS THE STREET AS I AM TURNING AND NOW AFRAID I WILL BACK INTO SOMETHING OR SOMEONE DUE TO THE SIDE REAR BLIND SPOTS. *TR
Mar 15, 2014
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
AFTER STARTING FROM A COLD START (PARKED OVERNIGHT) I NOTICED THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS SOFT AND WENT ALMOST TO THE FLOOR. THERE WAS NO PRIOR SIGN OF BRAKE FAILURE AND THE CAR STILL COULD STOP, JUST NOT AS QUICKLY OR FIRMLY AS NORMAL. CAR WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP WHO DIAGNOSED A LEAKING MASTER CYLINDER BUT THERE WAS NO BRAKE FAILURE WARNING LIGHT. AFTER THE SHOP REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER AND BLEED THE SYSTEM THEY FOUND ANOTHER LEAK IN THE ABS CONTROLLER/ECU MODULE. AN INTERNAL LEAK, AND NO REPAIR IS POSSIBLE. THE SHOP SAYS THEY HAVE SPOKEN TO NISSAN AND LOOKED ONLINE BUT FIND NO INFORMATION ABOUT OTHER SIMILAR BRAKING SYSTEM FAILURES, NO TSB'S, NO RECALLS. I FIND IT VERY DISTURBING THAT TWO CRITICAL BRAKE PARTS COULD BOTH BE LEAKING AND FAILING, AND THE CAR SHOWED NO BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS, NO ABS WARNING LIGHTS, NO INDICATION OF ANY PROBLEM WHILE THE BRAKES HAD OBVIOUSLY ALREADY FAILED. THIS IS A FAIRLY LOW MILEAGE SINGLE-OWNER VEHICLE WHICH HAS NOT BEEN IN ANY ACCIDENTS AND HAS BEEN MAINTAINED PROPERLY. THE FAILED PARTS (BRAKE MASTER AND ABS CONTROLLER/ECU ARE BEING HELD AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION.
Feb 27, 2014
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING OUR 2009 NISSAN MURANO IN SEPT 2012 A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD AT TIMES IN THE FLOOR BOARD...IT WAS DISCOVERED TO BE A BROKEN MOTOR MOUNT...THIS WAS REPLACED UNDER 30 DAY WARRANTY FROM PLACE OF PURCHASE. THE SUNROOF COVER ALSO WAS DEFECTIVE AS IT WOULD NOT OPEN COMPLETELY AT TIMES AND ALSO REQUIRED REPLACING. SINCE THIS TIME IN 2013 THE WIPERS DO NOT WORK PROPERLY AT ALL TIMES...THIS HAS NOT BEEN RECREATED FOR A TECH TO INSPECT....SOMETIMES THEY DO NOT GO AS FAST AS SHOULD IF HEAVY RAIN AND OTHER TIMES GO TOO FAST IF BARELY DRIZZLING, THIS IS ON THE INTERMITTENT FUNCTION. FEBRUARY 2014 WAS DUE TO TAKE IN FOR ROUTINE OIL CHANGE THAT DAY AND SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT CAME ON THAT MORNING...WAS ADVISED NEEDS NEW CATALYTIC CONVERTER, WAS AT 85K, MANF. WARRANTY WENT OUT AT 80K, EXTENDED WARRANTY WE PURCHASED AND PAID EXTRA FOR WAS TO COVER UP TO 150K; HOWEVER, DOES NOT COVER THIS PART. NISSAN SAYS NOTHING ON THEM, FUNNY THEY ARE THE ONES WHO MADE THE VEHICLE, AND REGARDLESS OF THIS BEING A USED VEHICLE (WE ARE THE SECOND OWNER) THIS IS NOT SOMETHING YOU CAN TELL IN ADVANCE IS GOING OUT...WE HAVE NOT HAD ANY NOISE PRIOR AND THIS WAS FIRST TIME LIGHT CAME ON. THIS IS VERY COSTLY AND SOMETHING THAT HAS TO BE FIXED IN ORDER TO PASS INSPECTION OR I WILL NOT HAVE A VEHICLE TO DRIVE. *TR
Feb 26, 2014
STEERING,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
THE STEERING COLUMN IS STUCK AND THE MOTOR AND GEARS FAILED. THIS HAS BEEN LISTED MORE THAN 100 TIMES ON THE INTERNET IN VARIOUS BLOGS. TURNS OUT THE AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT EACH TIME YOU GET IN AND OUT OF THE CAR KILLS THE MOTOR AND GEARS AND IS ACTUALLY ADDRESSED IN A SERVICE BULLETIN NTB-09-073 HAVING THIS HAPPEN ALSO AFFECTED THE AIR BAG AND THE WARNING LIGHT IS NOW ON. *TR
Mar 17, 2013
AIR BAGS,TIRES
1 complaint
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WILL NOT TURN OFF, ALSO PASSENGER AIR BAG STATUS LIGHT REMAINS LIT EVEN WITH ADULT RIDING IN PASSENGER SEAT. AIR BAG SAFETY SHOULD NOT FAIL ON A CAR EVER. TPMS LIGHT WILL NOT TURN OFF WITH TIRES INFLATED AT PROPER PRESSURE. *TR
Dec 06, 2012
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
PROBLEM WITH THE TILT AND TELESCOPE OF THE STEERING COLUMN. WHEN TURNING ON THE CAR, GEARS SEEM TO BE GRINDING AND THE AUTOMATIC FEATURE NO LONGER WORKS. WHEEL DOES NOT RETURN TO THE PRE-SET LOCATION. ALSO THE AUTO SEAT FEATURE DOES NOT RETURN TO THE PRE-SET LOCATION. THERE'S A BIG PROBLEM WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IN THE 2009 NISSAN MURANO. A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO, IT COST ME OVER $500 TO GET THE REAR HATCH DOOR FIXED WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT LOCKED SHUT. OF COURSE, THERE'S NO WAY TO UNLOCK THIS MANUALLY FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND THIS COULD BE A POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD. *TR
Aug 26, 2012
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
HEAD GASKET LEAKING. *TR
Feb 22, 2012
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
ABS MODULE FAILURE. NEEDS REPLACEMENT. IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, ABS,VDC AND STABILITY CONTROL ARE NOT GOING TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. ALSO THE TIRES LIGHTS WARNING AND THE BRAKES ARE ON. *TR
Dec 28, 2011
STEERING,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2011, I WAS DRIVING ON A MAJOR EXPRESSWAY. WHILE TRYING TO EXIT FROM THE EXPRESSWAY, THE STEERING WHEEL ON MY 2009 NISSAN MURANO LOCKED, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR ME TO TURN IT. I WAS ALMOST HIT BY AN 18-WHEEL SEMI-TRAILER TRUCK. THE INCIDENT RESULTED IN BLACK SKID/TIRE MARKS ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BY MY CAR AND THE TRUCK THAT WAS TRYING TO AVOID FROM HITTING ME. NISSAN'S CONTRACTED TOWING SERVICE HAD TO TOW MY VEHICLE INTO NISSAN'S SHOP SINCE THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE DRIVEN SAFELY AFTER THE INCIDENT. ON AUGUST 3, THE SERVICE ADVISOR CALLED TO SAY THAT THE PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING WHEEL HAD BEEN FIXED. HE INDICATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT TURN BECAUSE OF A FAULTY SERPENTINE BELT. HE SAID THE SERPENTINE BELT WAS REPLACED, THAT THEY HAD TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE BEFORE ITS RELEASE TO ME, AND THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOW SAFE TO DRIVE. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT MY NISSAN HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN IN NISSAN'S SHOP BARELY A WEEK BEFORE THE AUGUST 2ND INCIDENT, ON JULY 21ST, FOR OTHER DEFECT ISSUES WHICH WERE COVERED BY WARRANTY. WHEN THE CAR WAS IN THE SHOP FOR THE JULY REPAIRS, THE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES HAD INDICATED THAT THEY HAD DONE A FULL INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE. WHAT IS INTERESTING TO ME IS THAT DURING THE FULL INSPECTION, NISSAN DID NOT DISCOVER ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE SERPENTINE BELT THEN. IF THE BELT WERE WEARING AWAY, NISSAN SHOULD HAVE BEEN ABLE TO DISCOVER AND DISCLOSE THE WEAR AND TEAR DURING THE FULL INSPECTION IN LATE JULY. EVEN AFTER THE SERPENTINE BELT WAS REPLACED ON AUGUST 3, 2011, THE STEERING WHEEL IS STILL DIFFICULT TO STEER. I'M NOT SURE WHETHER THIS IS A MANUFACTURING/DESIGN DEFECT, BUT I THINK THIS SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO CAREFULLY SINCE THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. IF A DRIVER IS SLOWING DOWN TO GET READY TO TURN BUT SUDDENLY CANNOT TURN BECAUSE OF A PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING WHEEL, ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING BEHIND COULD EASILY HIT THE DRIVER IN FRONT. THIS COULD RESULT IN A TRAGIC ACCIDENT. *TT
Aug 07, 2011
STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN MURANO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONER FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIANS STATED THE FRONT BUMPER ON THE VEHICLE HAD THREE SMALL HOLES WHICH ALLOWED DEBRIS INTO THE ENGINE AND DAMAGED THE CONDENSER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 34,600.
Jul 13, 2011
AIR BAGS,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING LAST NIGHT AND MY AIR BAG SENSOR STARTED BLINKING IN THE DASH FOR NO APPARENT REASON. LESS THEN 6 MONTHS AGO I HAD THE SAME ISSUE. I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND NISSAN CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO INFORM THEM OF THE PROBLEM. THEY HAD MY CAR FOR ALMOST A MONTH AND I THOUGHT IT HAD BEEN FIXED. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME FOR THIS ISSUE TO OCCUR. I DO NOT IN ANYWAY FEEL SAFE IN THIS CAR. IT GOES BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE REPAIRED AGAIN AND I WANT IT PERMANENTLY FIXED. I DON'T KNOW THE EQUIPMENT DETAILS SO YOU'LL HAVE TO CHECK WITH NISSAN. I HAD TO PUT SOMETHING IN ORDER TO PROCEED WITH COMPLAINT. *TR
Dec 03, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN MURANO. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH IN A PARKING LOT, AND WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED THE SPEED RATE INCREASED UP TO 25 MPH. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN AND CRASHED INTO AN UNOCCUPIED PARKED VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED NO PERSONAL INJURY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE RESIDENCE, AND THEN TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED FOR THE BODY DAMAGES AT THE TOTAL COST OF $3,661.88. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,000. UPDATED 11/16/10. *LJ UPDATED 12/08/10. *LJ UPDATED 12/14/10
Aug 16, 2010
VISIBILITY,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
ON MONDAY, JULY 26, 2010 I STARTED MY 2009 NISSAN MURANO AND THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WENT DOWN AND WILL NOT COME BACK UP. ALSO I NOTICED THE DOOR LOCK BUTTON WAS ACTUALLY UNLOCKING MY CAR. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THE DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AFTER SEEING THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM EXPERIENCED BY MANY OTHER OWNERS I THOUGHT I SHOULD REPORT THIS. *TR
Jul 28, 2010
AIR BAGS,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
2009 NISSAN MURANO WITH AIRBAG MALFUNCTION. *TGW THE CONSUMER FOUND 2 RECALLS RELATED TO THE PROBLEM SHE EXPERIENCED. RECALL 08V066000 AND 08V521000. *JB
Mar 12, 2010
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
1 complaint
THE RACK AND PINION AND REAR DIFFERENTIAL OF MY 2009 MURANO LE IS DEFECTIVE. THE RACK AND PINION HAS STOPPED WORKING TWICE AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED FOR THE THIRD TIME. THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL ON THE CAR HAS ALSO FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE STEERING PUMP HAS ALSO STOPPED WORKING AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE CAR WAS PURCHASED IN APRIL 2008 AND HAS HAD DOCUMENTED STEERING PROBLEMS SINCE. THE DEALERSHIP (KOPPEL NISSAN) HAS GIVEN ME A HARD TIME AND NISSAN HAS NOT ADDRESSED THE ISSUE. THIS STEERING PROBLEM CAUSES THE STEERING WHEEL TO STOP WORKING AND I HAVE HAD SEVERAL INCIDENTS WERE MY CHILDREN AND I HAVE BEEN ALMOST HIT. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE AND THE FACT THAT THE RACK AND PINION ARE ON BACK ORDER MAY INDICATE THIS IS A WIDE SPREAD PROBLEM. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY MECHANICS TO SUBMIT A LEMON CLAIM TO THE STATE OF NY. I HAVE INQUIRED WITH BOTH THE DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURE WITH NO SUCCESS. I APPROACHING THE STATUTE OF LIMITATION UNDER THE NY LEMON LAW AND FEAR THAT REPAIRING THE RACK AND PINION AND STEERING PUMP WILL NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM AND I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO FILE A CLAIM. WITH EVERYTHING THAT IS GOING ON WITH TOYOTA I FEEL IT IS IMPORTANT TO REACH OUT TO YOU SO THAT YOU CAN ALERT OTHERS WHO MAY BE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR
Feb 04, 2010
SEATS
1 complaint
I BOUGHT A USED NISSAN MURANO 2006 AT 52000 MILES. VERY PLEASED WITH THE CAR OVERALL, A COUPLE OF MONTHS LATER MY SEAT STARTED MAKING VERY SQUEAKY NOISE. UNTIL YESTERDAY I KEPT DRIVING HAVING NO IDEA WHAT IS GOING ON. ON MY WAY TO WORK MY DRIVER SEAT SNAPPED ON THE LEFT SIDE. I ALMOST CRASHED BECAUSE IT HAPPENED SO SUDDENLY. APPARENTLY THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE NISSAN DEFECTIVE SEAT BUT THE DEALER SAID THERE HAVE BEEN NO RECALLS. THE PART ALONE IS ABOUT 800$ TO FIX THE PROBLEM THAT SHOULD NOT EVEN OCCURRED EVER. *TR
Nov 16, 2009
WHEELS,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
DAMP PATCHES APPEARED ON THE ORIGINAL ALU RIM 20'. IT HAPPENED APP. 3 MONTHS AFTER USING MY NEW CAR. I HAVE REPORTED THIS FACT TO SERVICE DURING MAINTENANCE, BUT I WAS BRUSHED OFF (IT WAS MY FILLING). ADDITIONALLY THE MIDDLE HOLES HAVE SHARP MARKS AFTER ROTATING AND BALANCE IN DEALER SERVICE. I WANT TO HIGHLIGHT THAT ALL WORKS WITH WHEELS AND TIRES HAVE BEEN DISCOVERED IN SERVICE. I HAVE REPORTED THIS FACT TOO, BUT WITHOUT EFFECT. BECAUSE ORIGINAL SURFACE OR ALU RIMS WAS SO EASY CHANGED COLOR (PERMANENTLY) I ASSUME THAT QUALITY OF MATERIALS USED TO PRODUCE THIS PART OF RIMS ARE VERY POOR AND IN EFFECT IT CAN BE REASON SOME INCIDENTS CONNECTED WITH BROKEN RIMS. OF COURSE MY CAR IS STILL IN WARRANTY AND I HOPE THAT NISSAN WILL AGREE TO CHANGE BROKEN RIMS IN MY CAR ASAP TO AVOID ANY DISASTERS. *TR
Aug 25, 2009
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1 complaint
I TOO AM RUNNING INTO THAT BEING AN ISSUE. NOT EVERY TIME I PUT GAS IN, BUT IN SOME CASES AFTER PUTTING FUEL IN, THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON UNTIL YOU CLICK THE GAS CAP A FEW TIMES, THEN IT MAKES THE SEAL AND YOUR GOOD. *TR
May 18, 2009
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN MURANO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH AT NIGHT, ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE EXTERIOR HEADLIGHTS SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD TO MAKE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS BEFORE THE HEADLIGHTS RE-ACTIVATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE TIMES, BUT THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE WIPER WASHER AND DIMMER SWITCH WERE REPLACED UNDER THE FACTORY SERVICE WARRANTY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 609 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 1,350. UPDATED 1/5/09 *CN UPDATED 01/09/09. *JB
Dec 11, 2008
STEERING,TIRES
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN MURANO. IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT IT VIBRATED WHILE DRIVING 40-50 MPH. THE DEALER CHANGED THE TIRES THREE TIMES, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 250. UPDATED 03/18/08. *LJ THE CONSUMER STATED ALL 4 TIRES HAD THE TIRE PRESSURE OF 41PSI IN EACH OF TIRES AND WERE REDUCED TO 36PSI AND NO LONGER VIBRATES. UPDATED 03/18/08 *TR
Feb 25, 2008
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How many problems does the 2009 NISSAN Murano have?
The 2009 NISSAN Murano currently has 632 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
What are the most common problems with 2009 NISSAN Murano?
The most common problems reported for the 2009 NISSAN Murano are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
Where does this 2009 NISSAN Murano problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 2009 NISSAN Murano comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
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