TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN MURANO. WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOBBLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRAME CRADLE WAS RUSTED AND THE REAR FRAME CRADLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONTACT OF THE COMPLAINTS THEY HAD RECEIVED PERT…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN MURANO. WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOBBLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRAME CRADLE WAS RUSTED AND THE REAR FRAME CRADLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONTACT OF THE COMPLAINTS THEY HAD RECEIVED PERTAINING TO THE STRUCTURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER (COCHRAN NISSAN, 3355 WILLIAM PENN HWY, PITTSBURGH, PA 15238), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND OPENED CASE NUMBER: 30979030. NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000. *TT
NHTSA ODI #11090056
94,000 miles · Mar 31, 2018
Structure
ON MARCH 21ST, I ACCIDENTLY HIT A POT HOLE AND MY MURANO STARTED MAKING LOUD NOISES. TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC WHO INFORMED ME THAT THE FRAME IS CRACKED AND COMPLETELY ROTTED OUT. VEHICLE IS NO LONGER DRIVEABLE NOR FIXABLE. NOT TO MENTION THE UNDERCARRIAGE WAS SPRAYED PRIOR TO BUYING THE VEHICLE.
NHTSA ODI #11082294
100,100 miles · Jan 3, 2018
Electrical SystemStructure
2007 NISSAN MURANO 1) VEHICLE BEGAN TO DRIVE IN A SIDEWAYS MOTION,ON MAIN CITY STREET: TURNED OUT THAT MAJORITY OF FRAME RUSTED OUT. 2) DRIVER AND PASSENGER WINDOWS GO DOWN WHILE VEHICLE ENGINE IS TURNED OFF.
NHTSA ODI #11058211
100,000 miles · Aug 22, 2017
Structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN MURANO. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AND APPROACHING A STOP, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIOLENTLY VIBRATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE TIRES WERE WORN AND THE SUBFRAME WAS RUSTED. THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONTACT …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN MURANO. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AND APPROACHING A STOP, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIOLENTLY VIBRATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE TIRES WERE WORN AND THE SUBFRAME WAS RUSTED. THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A NISSAN DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CROWLEY NISSAN (1451 FARMINGTON AVE, BRISTOL, CT 06010 (860) 540-0555) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUBFRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY, BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
NHTSA ODI #11018938
165,000 miles · Jul 5, 2017
Structure
WAS IN A PARKING LOT - STRANGER POINTED OUT MY REAR TIRES WERE ANGLED IN LIKE A TEEPEE BROUGHT CAR IN SUB FRAME COMPLETELY ROTTED OUT AND BROKE BY WELDS ON BOTH SIDES - 10 YEARS OLD 165,000
NHTSA ODI #11003110
95,000 miles · Jun 2, 2017
Structure
TL* THE CONTACT'S WIFE OWNS A 2007 NISSAN MURANO. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT STRUCK A BUMP IN THE ROAD AND HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE UNDER THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR SUBFRAME WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (BOCH NISSAN SOUTH 685 S WASHINGTON ST, NORTH AT…
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TL* THE CONTACT'S WIFE OWNS A 2007 NISSAN MURANO. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT STRUCK A BUMP IN THE ROAD AND HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE UNDER THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR SUBFRAME WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (BOCH NISSAN SOUTH 685 S WASHINGTON ST, NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH, MA 02760 (844) 464-3557) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR SUBFRAME WAS ROTTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND WAS DEEMED UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT DID NOT OFFER ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000. ..UPDATED 07/21/17 *BF *CN
NHTSA ODI #10992885
160,000 miles · Dec 26, 2016
Power TrainStructure
HELLO, I OWN A 2007 NISSAN MURANO AND HAVE JUST HAD AN ISSUE WHERE THE ENTIRE SUB FRAME HAS BROKEN IN HALF DUE TO RUST. THE CAR IS NOT EVEN 10 YEARS OLD (160K MILES) AT THIS POINT AND I WAS WONDERING IF SUCH A DANGEROUS ISSUE WOULD BE ELIGIBLE FOR REPAIR VIA NISSAN? ANY HELP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. THANK YOU, [XXX] I…
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HELLO, I OWN A 2007 NISSAN MURANO AND HAVE JUST HAD AN ISSUE WHERE THE ENTIRE SUB FRAME HAS BROKEN IN HALF DUE TO RUST. THE CAR IS NOT EVEN 10 YEARS OLD (160K MILES) AT THIS POINT AND I WAS WONDERING IF SUCH A DANGEROUS ISSUE WOULD BE ELIGIBLE FOR REPAIR VIA NISSAN? ANY HELP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. THANK YOU, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
NHTSA ODI #10937445
62,310 miles · Dec 26, 2016
SeatsStructureSuspension
LAST YEAR MY DRIVERS SIDE FRONT SEAT ANCHOR/BRACKET BROKE. POOR DESIGN. REAR SUB FRAME RUSTED OUT RESULTING IN THE REAR LEFT WHEEL TO NEARLY FALL OFF WHILE DRIVING. THIS YEAR MY WIFE WAS ADVISED BY A PERSON IN A VEHICLE BEHIND HER THAT THE REAR WHEEL WAS READY TO LAUNCH. ROAD SALT CAUSED RUSTING TO SUB FRAME BODY MOUNT. AGAIN P…
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LAST YEAR MY DRIVERS SIDE FRONT SEAT ANCHOR/BRACKET BROKE. POOR DESIGN. REAR SUB FRAME RUSTED OUT RESULTING IN THE REAR LEFT WHEEL TO NEARLY FALL OFF WHILE DRIVING. THIS YEAR MY WIFE WAS ADVISED BY A PERSON IN A VEHICLE BEHIND HER THAT THE REAR WHEEL WAS READY TO LAUNCH. ROAD SALT CAUSED RUSTING TO SUB FRAME BODY MOUNT. AGAIN POOR DESIGN AND MATERIAL. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10937426
90,000 miles · Oct 3, 2016
Structure
EXTERIOR DRIVER SIDE DOOR HANDLE BROKE. CHEAP PLASTIC FELL APART. DEALER WON'T COVER COST TO FIX.
NHTSA ODI #10913557
60,000 miles · Jun 19, 2015
Structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN MURANO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR HATCH FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE REAR LATCH OPENED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
NISSAN IS RECALLING 362,891 MY 2003-2007 MURANO VEHICLES. THE INTAKE AIR DUCTS, WHICH ARE CONNECTED TO THE INTERMEDIATE RESONATOR IN THE AIR INTAKE SYSTEM OF THE ENGINE, MAY SEPARATE FROM THE RESONATOR WITH ENGINE MOVEMENT. THIS SEPARATION OCCURS DUE TO THE PREMATURE AGING OF THE MATERIAL USED IN THE INTAKE AIR DUCTS WHICH CAUSES EXCESSIVE SHRINKING.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: ENGINE MAY STALL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE/REPAIR THE APPROPRIATE COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
NISSAN IS RECALLING 204,361 MY 2007-2008 ALTIMA, ALTIMA HYBRID, 350Z, 350Z ROADSTER, MY 2008 ALTIMA COUPE, ROGUE, MY 2009 MURANO, AND INFINITI MY 2007-2008 G35 SEDAN, MY 2008 G37 COUPE AND EX35 PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS' OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) CONTROL UNITS. A VARISTOR IN THE OCS CONTROL UNIT LOCATED IN THE PASSENGER SEAT CUSHION MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED OUT OF SPECIFICATION. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THIS COULD CAUSE AN INTERRUPTION OF SIGNAL BETWEEN THE OCS AND THE AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT (ACU).
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN THE PASSENGER AIR BAG BEING SUPPRESSED WHICH COULD FAIL TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL TEST THE SIGNAL BETWEEN THE OCS AND ACU SYSTEMS USING A SPECIAL TOOL TO CHECK THAT IT IS FUNCTIONING AS DESIGNED. IF NECESSARY, THE SEAT CUSHION (CONTAINING OCS HARDWARE) WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 4, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261 OR INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.
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Electrical System:software
NISSAN IS RECALLING 204,361 MY 2007-2008 ALTIMA, ALTIMA HYBRID, 350Z, 350Z ROADSTER, MY 2008 ALTIMA COUPE, ROGUE, MY 2009 MURANO, AND INFINITI MY 2007-2008 G35 SEDAN, MY 2008 G37 COUPE AND EX35 PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS' OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) CONTROL UNITS. A VARISTOR IN THE OCS CONTROL UNIT LOCATED IN THE PASSENGER SEAT CUSHION MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED OUT OF SPECIFICATION. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THIS COULD CAUSE AN INTERRUPTION OF SIGNAL BETWEEN THE OCS AND THE AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT (ACU).
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN THE PASSENGER AIR BAG BEING SUPPRESSED WHICH COULD FAIL TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL TEST THE SIGNAL BETWEEN THE OCS AND ACU SYSTEMS USING A SPECIAL TOOL TO CHECK THAT IT IS FUNCTIONING AS DESIGNED. IF NECESSARY, THE SEAT CUSHION (CONTAINING OCS HARDWARE) WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 4, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261 OR INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.
Air Bags
NISSAN IS RECALLING 204,361 MY 2007-2008 ALTIMA, ALTIMA HYBRID, 350Z, 350Z ROADSTER, MY 2008 ALTIMA COUPE, ROGUE, MY 2009 MURANO, AND INFINITI MY 2007-2008 G35 SEDAN, MY 2008 G37 COUPE AND EX35 PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS' OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) CONTROL UNITS. A VARISTOR IN THE OCS CONTROL UNIT LOCATED IN THE PASSENGER SEAT CUSHION MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED OUT OF SPECIFICATION. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THIS COULD CAUSE AN INTERRUPTION OF SIGNAL BETWEEN THE OCS AND THE AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT (ACU).
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN THE PASSENGER AIR BAG BEING SUPPRESSED WHICH COULD FAIL TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL TEST THE SIGNAL BETWEEN THE OCS AND ACU SYSTEMS USING A SPECIAL TOOL TO CHECK THAT IT IS FUNCTIONING AS DESIGNED. IF NECESSARY, THE SEAT CUSHION (CONTAINING OCS HARDWARE) WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 4, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261 OR INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.
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NHTSA investigations
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PE08065 · Driver Seat Anchor Failure
Opened Nov 18, 2008 · Closed Jul 2, 2009
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seats
THIS INVESTIGATION CONCERNS STRUCTURAL FAILURE OF THE ANCHOR/BRACKET ON THE LEFT REAR SIDE OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT.THE CONCERN IS THAT SUCH FAILURES MAY ALTER THE DRIVER'S SEATED POSITION SO AS TO REDUCE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE OCCUPANT PROTECTION SYSTEM OR POTENTIALLY COMPROMISE VEHICLE CONTROL.FAILURE OF THE SUBJECT ANCHOR BRACKET RESULTS FROM METAL FATIGUE AND CAUSES REARWARD TILTING OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT.THESE FAILURES USUALLY OCCUR DURING DRIVER INGRESS BUT MAY ALSO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING OPERATED.THE SAFETY RELATED CONCERNS DURING ACTUAL VEHICLE USE WERE NOT VALIDATED BY THIS INVESTIGATION.WHILE THE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS OF THIS PROBLEM IS RELATIVELY HIGH, ONLY THREE VERY MINOR, UNDOCUMENTED INJURIES WERE REPORTED.THE REPORTED INJURIES OCCURRED DURING DRIVER INGRESS, NOT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION.INVESTIGATION DISCLOSED THAT THE APPARENT RISK OF COMPROMISE TO VEHICLE CONTROL HAS NOT BEEN DEMONSTRATED.INVESTIGATION ALSO DISCLOSED THAT THE APPARENT RISK OF COLLAPSE OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT BACK HAS NOT BEEN DEMONSTRATEDA SAFETY RELATED DEFECT TREND WAS NOT IDENTIFIED AND THIS INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN CLOSED.
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