NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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635 reports62,000 miles · Dec 6, 2019
Electrical SystemFuel/propulsion SystemPower Train
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…
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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
NHTSA ODI #11287540
128,157 miles · Dec 4, 2019
Service Brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN MURANO. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP AS THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THEN CONTINUE DRIVING. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS POWERED OFF AND RESTARTED, IT RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FRANK FLET…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN MURANO. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP AS THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THEN CONTINUE DRIVING. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS POWERED OFF AND RESTARTED, IT RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FRANK FLETCHER NISSAN (2327 S RANGELINE RD, JOPLIN, MO 64804, (417) 317-5179) WHERE CODE NUMBER: C1142 WAS FOUND. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ABS ACTUATOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V916000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 38082076. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 128,157.
NHTSA ODI #11286927
43,000 miles · Dec 3, 2019
Air BagsUnknown Or Other
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 NOR…
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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.
NHTSA ODI #11286726
109,000 miles · Nov 19, 2019
Service BrakesCrash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN MURANO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE CONTACT HAD TO PUMP THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE TRAFFIC SUDDENLY STOPPED. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO STOP THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THE BRAKES FAILED…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN MURANO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE CONTACT HAD TO PUMP THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE TRAFFIC SUDDENLY STOPPED. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO STOP THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THE BRAKES FAILED AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO REAR END THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A CERTIFIED MECHANIC WHO WAS NOT ABLE TO FIND ANY FAILURE WITH THE BRAKES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED APPROXIMATELY A WEEK AGO. DORSCHEL NISSAN (LOCATED AT 3817 W HENRIETTA RD, ROCHESTER, NY 14623, 585-334-9440) DIAGNOSED THAT THE TWO LOWER PINS ON THE FRONT BRAKES WERE NOT PROPERLY LUBRICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE BRAKE FLUID WAS CHANGED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 109,000.
NHTSA ODI #11281051
117,000 miles · Nov 4, 2019
Suspension
2009 NISSAN MURANO. BROKEN REAR CROSSMEMBER MAKING VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE, NEEDING REPLACEMENT OF CROSSMEMBER. NISSAN HAS PROBLEMS WITH CROSSMEMBERS ON MULTIPLE MODELS RUSTING AND BREAKING. CLEARLY THEY KNOW OF PROBLEM BUT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO GET AWAY WITH MANUFACTURING THESE VEHICLES TO JUST LAST LONG ENOUGH TO MAKE PAST WARRANT…
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2009 NISSAN MURANO. BROKEN REAR CROSSMEMBER MAKING VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE, NEEDING REPLACEMENT OF CROSSMEMBER. NISSAN HAS PROBLEMS WITH CROSSMEMBERS ON MULTIPLE MODELS RUSTING AND BREAKING. CLEARLY THEY KNOW OF PROBLEM BUT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO GET AWAY WITH MANUFACTURING THESE VEHICLES TO JUST LAST LONG ENOUGH TO MAKE PAST WARRANTY. THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL IN 2006/2007 ON ALTIMA AND MAXIMA I BELIEVE FOR THIS PROBLEM. WE FIRST NOTICED BROKEN CROSSMEMBER WHEN CLUNKING NOISES FROM REAR STARTED WHILE DRIVING. ALSO ALIGNMENT AFFECTED WITH STEERING WHEEL OFF CENTER IS AN INDICATOR. SO USED NISSAN VEHICLES BEING PURCHASED BY YOUNG NEW FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN IS A DISASTER WAITING TO HAPPEN.
NHTSA ODI #11277983
140,000 miles · Oct 28, 2019
Service Brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN MURANO. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT HAD TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL MULTIPLE TIMES FOR IT TO FUNCTION. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V916000 (SERV…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN MURANO. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT HAD TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL MULTIPLE TIMES FOR IT TO FUNCTION. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V916000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CROWN NISSAN OF GREENSBORO (LOCATED AT 3900 W WENDOVER AVE, GREENSBORO, NC 27407, (336) 790-9853) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS CONTROL UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
NHTSA ODI #11271584
87,624 miles · Oct 27, 2019
Air BagsSeats
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…
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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.
NHTSA ODI #11271319
39,000 miles · Oct 20, 2019
Air BagsSeatsUnknown Or Other
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…
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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,
NHTSA ODI #11269790
117,034 miles · Oct 17, 2019
Electrical SystemElectronic Stability Control (esc)Engine
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. …
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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
NHTSA ODI #11269213
Mileage unknown · Oct 8, 2019
Power Train
DRIVE TRANSFER CASE MAKES LOUD KNOCKING NOISE AND THE AWD BUTTON COMES ON AND OFF, AFTER RESEARCH OTHERS REPORTED THIS CAUSES VEHICLE TO SUDDENLY STOP AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS
NHTSA ODI #11266949
Official recalls
4Dec 19, 2018
Nissan of North America, Inc (Nissan) is recalling certain 2009 Murano vehicles. The valves within the ABS Hydraulic Control Units (HCU) may react with brake fluids containing specific corrosion preventative additives. This reaction may cause the valves to not close properly.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the valves do not properly close, additional brake pedal travel may be required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan has notified owners, and dealers will flush the brake system with DOT 4 fluid. The HCU will then be tested to detect a possible stuck valve condition. If necessary, the HCU will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2019. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Oct 5, 2009
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IOWA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MASSACHUSETTS, MAINE, MARYLAND, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WASHINGTON D.C., WEST VIRGINIA AND WISCONSIN. THE MATERIAL IN THE NUT USED TO SECURE THE SENSOR-TRANSMITTER OF THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) MAY CORRODE AND POTENTIALLY CRACK IN AREAS WITH HEAVY CONCENTRATIONS OF ROAD SALT. IF THIS OCCURS, THE NUT MAY COME OUT OF THE SENSOR-TRANSMITTER AND THE TPMS LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE TPMS LAMP IS DISREGARDED AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO BE DRIVEN IN THIS CONDITION, THE TIRE WILL QUICKLY LOSE AIR PRESSURE AT A CONSISTENT RATE RESULTING IN A FLAT TIRE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE TPMS NUT WITH A NEW, MORE ROBUST NUT. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE NOVEMBER 9, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261 AND INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.
Oct 7, 2008
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.
Feb 12, 2008
NISSAN IS RECALLING 16,365 MY 2008 INFINITI EX35 AND MY 2009 NISSAN MURANO VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT SOFTWARE PROGRAMMING, THE AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT (ACU) MAY CAUSE THE PASSENGER AIR BAG NOT TO OPERATE AS DESIGNED IF THE VEHICLE BATTERY BECOMES SIGNIFICANTLY DISCHARGED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN THE PASSENGER AIR BAG NOT INFLATING IN A CRASH IN WHICH IT WAS DESIGNED TO DO SO, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ACU IN AFFECTED VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 19, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200 OR NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
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NHTSA investigations
2EA18001 · Extended Braking Distances
Opened Apr 18, 2018 · Closed Jan 17, 2023
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip
On April 18, 2018, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Engineering Analysis (EA) 18-001 to investigate reports of braking concerns in model year (MY) 2009 Nissan Murano vehicles. A failure of the hydraulic control unit (HCU) portion of the antilock brake system (ABS), which involves improper operation of an internal hydraulic control valve(s), can cause extended brake pedal travel and may result in a reduction in overall braking effectiveness. Tier-one supplier Continental manufactured the HCU for Nissan.The corrosion-preventive, zinc coating used on the armatures of the normally closed (NC) valves within ABS HCU may react with brake fluids lacking sufficient corrosion-preventative additives. This reaction can cause the formation of a gelatinous material, which may cause the NC valves to close slowly. Over time, the gel can solidify to an extent such that the spring used to return the valve to the closed position may not be able to overcome the gel buildup, allowing the NC valve to remain open. If any of the four NC valves remains open, fluid will be diverted to one or two accumulator(s). This misdirected fluid has the net effect of causing brake pedal travel to increase, however enough stroke remains in the pedal to generate braking force. Although the hydraulic braking system remains intact and full braking force is maintained once the pedal travels the additional distance, when this condition occurs, the initial increase in brake pedal travel could result in increased stopping distance. An existing Nissan Service Campaign was launched for MY 2009 vehicles built prior to 11/1/2007. After consultation with ODI as part of EA18-001, Nissan decided to expand this population to the full range of MY2009 Murano vehicles. Later Murano vehicles exhibit significantly lower rates of malfunction.During this investigation 156 complaints were identified that related to the braking concern. Within the complainants 2 allege crashes with 4 injuries. The Nissan reports from investigation Information Request letter responses, were similar in content and identified 870 reports with 16 crashes and no injuries.On December 19, 2018, Nissan notified ODI it would conduct a safety recall (18V916) to remedy the ABS modules on certain MY 2009 Nissan Murano vehicles. The remedy procedure involves dealers flushing the brake system with DOT 4 fluid. The HCU will then be tested to detect a possible stuck valve condition. If necessary, the HCU will be replaced. The 2010-14 Murano SUVs outside the recall population and equipped with zinc-coated armatures will be inspected under a service campaign P0A08 using the same procedure as recall 18V916.Continental HCUs with a redesigned armature coating were phased into new vehicle production after December 2014 and do not appear to be experiencing corrosion. The recall action initiated by the manufacturer appears to address the safety risks of concern to ODI. Accordingly, the investigation is closed.The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that a safety-related defect does not exists on other model or MY vehicles outside of the recall scope. The agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.For a complete summary of this investigation and related consumer complaints, please see attached closing resume document.
PE17002 · Extended Braking Distances
Opened May 3, 2017 · Closed May 4, 2018
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes; Service Brakes, Air:antilock; Service Brakes, Air:antilock:control Unit/module
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) is closing this Preliminary Evaluation and upgrading to an Engineering Analysis (EA) 18-001.During the PE, ODI requested and reviewed information provided by Nissan including consumer complaints and other field and technical data related to failures of the hydraulic control unit (HCU), an electro-mechanical brake system component that provides antilock braking and other functionality in the subject model year (MY) 2009 Murano.The subject failure of the HCU, which involves improper operation of an internal hydraulic control valve, can cause extended brake pedal travel and may result in a reduction in overall braking effectiveness.Tier-one supplier Continental manufactured the HCU for Nissan.ODI currently recognizes 484 subject vehicle complaints that appear related to the alleged defect.Fourteen crash allegations, with three non-life threatening injuries are under evaluation also.ODI has been monitoring consumer complaints received, and in some cases has obtained suspect HCUs from complainants' vehicles.Recovered HCUs sent to NHTSA's Vehicle Research and Test Center (VRTC) in East Liberty, Ohio are under evaluation, and VRTC has conducted limited vehicle testing also.In a July 28, 2017 submission, Nissan acknowledged that a failure of the HCU can result in increased brake pedal travel during braking.Nissan's analysis of returned parts revealed that a zinc coating used on the normally closed valve assemblies inside the HCU may react with certain brake fluid constituents.The reaction results in the formation of a gelatinous material that can harden with time and prevent the valve from closing after opening in an ABS event.When this occurs, Nissan maintains that the hydraulic brake system remains intact and that full braking is available once the pedal travels an additional distance, about 36 mm according to Nissan.Although still under investigation, Nissan states it has not determined the condition represents an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety, citing low rate and vehicle age as additional factors.In March 2018, Nissan began conducting a customer satisfaction campaign on certain MY 2009 Murano to service (flush and replace the brake fluid), and then test and replace the HCU as needed.The campaign is being conducted free of charge to customers.During the EA, ODI will request VRTC continue to evaluate the cause and consequence of HCU failures, including the affects of multi-valve failures.ODI will further study the potential scope of the alleged defect as it understands similar HCUs and brake fluid is used in other MY Muranos, and potentially in other Nissan models as well.ODI notes that improved valve coatings were introduced on Nissan HCUs at some subsequent stage.
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Service Brakes, Air:antilock:control Unit/module
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) is closing this Preliminary Evaluation and upgrading to an Engineering Analysis (EA) 18-001.During the PE, ODI requested and reviewed information provided by Nissan including consumer complaints and other field and technical data related to failures of the hydraulic control unit (HCU), an electro-mechanical brake system component that provides antilock braking and other functionality in the subject model year (MY) 2009 Murano.The subject failure of the HCU, which involves improper operation of an internal hydraulic control valve, can cause extended brake pedal travel and may result in a reduction in overall braking effectiveness.Tier-one supplier Continental manufactured the HCU for Nissan.ODI currently recognizes 484 subject vehicle complaints that appear related to the alleged defect.Fourteen crash allegations, with three non-life threatening injuries are under evaluation also.ODI has been monitoring consumer complaints received, and in some cases has obtained suspect HCUs from complainants' vehicles.Recovered HCUs sent to NHTSA's Vehicle Research and Test Center (VRTC) in East Liberty, Ohio are under evaluation, and VRTC has conducted limited vehicle testing also.In a July 28, 2017 submission, Nissan acknowledged that a failure of the HCU can result in increased brake pedal travel during braking.Nissan's analysis of returned parts revealed that a zinc coating used on the normally closed valve assemblies inside the HCU may react with certain brake fluid constituents.The reaction results in the formation of a gelatinous material that can harden with time and prevent the valve from closing after opening in an ABS event.When this occurs, Nissan maintains that the hydraulic brake system remains intact and that full braking is available once the pedal travels an additional distance, about 36 mm according to Nissan.Although still under investigation, Nissan states it has not determined the condition represents an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety, citing low rate and vehicle age as additional factors.In March 2018, Nissan began conducting a customer satisfaction campaign on certain MY 2009 Murano to service (flush and replace the brake fluid), and then test and replace the HCU as needed.The campaign is being conducted free of charge to customers.During the EA, ODI will request VRTC continue to evaluate the cause and consequence of HCU failures, including the affects of multi-valve failures.ODI will further study the potential scope of the alleged defect as it understands similar HCUs and brake fluid is used in other MY Muranos, and potentially in other Nissan models as well.ODI notes that improved valve coatings were introduced on Nissan HCUs at some subsequent stage.
Service Brakes, Air:antilock
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) is closing this Preliminary Evaluation and upgrading to an Engineering Analysis (EA) 18-001.During the PE, ODI requested and reviewed information provided by Nissan including consumer complaints and other field and technical data related to failures of the hydraulic control unit (HCU), an electro-mechanical brake system component that provides antilock braking and other functionality in the subject model year (MY) 2009 Murano.The subject failure of the HCU, which involves improper operation of an internal hydraulic control valve, can cause extended brake pedal travel and may result in a reduction in overall braking effectiveness.Tier-one supplier Continental manufactured the HCU for Nissan.ODI currently recognizes 484 subject vehicle complaints that appear related to the alleged defect.Fourteen crash allegations, with three non-life threatening injuries are under evaluation also.ODI has been monitoring consumer complaints received, and in some cases has obtained suspect HCUs from complainants' vehicles.Recovered HCUs sent to NHTSA's Vehicle Research and Test Center (VRTC) in East Liberty, Ohio are under evaluation, and VRTC has conducted limited vehicle testing also.In a July 28, 2017 submission, Nissan acknowledged that a failure of the HCU can result in increased brake pedal travel during braking.Nissan's analysis of returned parts revealed that a zinc coating used on the normally closed valve assemblies inside the HCU may react with certain brake fluid constituents.The reaction results in the formation of a gelatinous material that can harden with time and prevent the valve from closing after opening in an ABS event.When this occurs, Nissan maintains that the hydraulic brake system remains intact and that full braking is available once the pedal travels an additional distance, about 36 mm according to Nissan.Although still under investigation, Nissan states it has not determined the condition represents an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety, citing low rate and vehicle age as additional factors.In March 2018, Nissan began conducting a customer satisfaction campaign on certain MY 2009 Murano to service (flush and replace the brake fluid), and then test and replace the HCU as needed.The campaign is being conducted free of charge to customers.During the EA, ODI will request VRTC continue to evaluate the cause and consequence of HCU failures, including the affects of multi-valve failures.ODI will further study the potential scope of the alleged defect as it understands similar HCUs and brake fluid is used in other MY Muranos, and potentially in other Nissan models as well.ODI notes that improved valve coatings were introduced on Nissan HCUs at some subsequent stage.
Service Brakes
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) is closing this Preliminary Evaluation and upgrading to an Engineering Analysis (EA) 18-001.During the PE, ODI requested and reviewed information provided by Nissan including consumer complaints and other field and technical data related to failures of the hydraulic control unit (HCU), an electro-mechanical brake system component that provides antilock braking and other functionality in the subject model year (MY) 2009 Murano.The subject failure of the HCU, which involves improper operation of an internal hydraulic control valve, can cause extended brake pedal travel and may result in a reduction in overall braking effectiveness.Tier-one supplier Continental manufactured the HCU for Nissan.ODI currently recognizes 484 subject vehicle complaints that appear related to the alleged defect.Fourteen crash allegations, with three non-life threatening injuries are under evaluation also.ODI has been monitoring consumer complaints received, and in some cases has obtained suspect HCUs from complainants' vehicles.Recovered HCUs sent to NHTSA's Vehicle Research and Test Center (VRTC) in East Liberty, Ohio are under evaluation, and VRTC has conducted limited vehicle testing also.In a July 28, 2017 submission, Nissan acknowledged that a failure of the HCU can result in increased brake pedal travel during braking.Nissan's analysis of returned parts revealed that a zinc coating used on the normally closed valve assemblies inside the HCU may react with certain brake fluid constituents.The reaction results in the formation of a gelatinous material that can harden with time and prevent the valve from closing after opening in an ABS event.When this occurs, Nissan maintains that the hydraulic brake system remains intact and that full braking is available once the pedal travels an additional distance, about 36 mm according to Nissan.Although still under investigation, Nissan states it has not determined the condition represents an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety, citing low rate and vehicle age as additional factors.In March 2018, Nissan began conducting a customer satisfaction campaign on certain MY 2009 Murano to service (flush and replace the brake fluid), and then test and replace the HCU as needed.The campaign is being conducted free of charge to customers.During the EA, ODI will request VRTC continue to evaluate the cause and consequence of HCU failures, including the affects of multi-valve failures.ODI will further study the potential scope of the alleged defect as it understands similar HCUs and brake fluid is used in other MY Muranos, and potentially in other Nissan models as well.ODI notes that improved valve coatings were introduced on Nissan HCUs at some subsequent stage.
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