Transfer Case problems of the 2006 Nissan Murano

Transfer case cracked in half , leaking.

Driving about 20 mph when I heard a big bang. Thought my tire blew out. Then the car started to make a continuous flapping sound. At one point it made my transmission shift, to the point that it made the car jump like if I got hit my a car in the rear. Had to tow my car to the nearest mechanic to find out it was my transfer case.

I am adding to a growing complaint with in Nissan Murano owners that my transfer case now needs repairs (the seals are leaking) at 92000 miles. Luckily I am not experiencing power failures. The total cost of repairs are estimated at $2000. I am demanding a recall and full replacement of the part with a test quality part for my safety an all those driving Nissan Murano's.

The vehicle began to sputter and then had loss of power. Transfer case assembly and cvt are damaged.

I've had a problem as described many times by fellow Murano owners. After driving at freeway speeds and then slowing way down for traffic or when exiting the freeway the throttle becomes very unresponsive. It lags and then surges. This problem was apparent during the summer months last year. This also occurs occasionally in city traffic, when I am slowing to a stop near a traffic light. (fail safe mode?) recycling the ignition fixes the problem, at least for the short term. I have read that this may be a result of the pressure sensor in the transmission. This problem began two years ago as far as I can remember, but the Nissan dealer that services my car has not informed me that they have detected any problem other than the transfer case seals are beginning to give out and will need to be replaced soon.

On 12/10/12 I was driving about 15mph when all of a sudden my vehicle started making loud clunking noises, brought the vehicle to my mechanic who inspected it and said they believed that it was an issue with the transfer case or transmission which should have been covered under the extended warranty. Nissan is saying that the transfer case has no warranty even though they know that it fails. When asked why it failed the technician told me that Nissan doesn't allow them to diagnose the failure just to replace it but unfortunately at my cost of $3500 why should I be responsible for this if they know its an issue and can not guaranty that it won't fail again! I can not afford not should I have to pay for Nissans failure! this is a wide spread issue and Nissan needs to make this right with the consumer.

Transfer case broke down 3 days after used purchase. Warranty would not cover it, because they claimed it was a pre-existing condition.

I bought a 2006 Murano with 61000 miles on it four months ago. The transfer case went on it this past week. Estimated cost? $3300. 00! the Nissan dealership it was purchased from basically told me I am outta luck because the warranty is up. I did my research and the transfer case is a known problem with the awd vehicles. Why has this not be recalled? why is Nissan not standing behind their vehicles?!?! I contacted the Nissan corporation and to no avail either. I should not have to pay this much money for a car that only has 63000 miles on it now and have only had four months! obviously there is a greater issue here. Customer retention is not at the top of Nissan's list apparently and selling faulty vehicles is. Very disappointed with the lack of assistance.

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Murano. While driving at any speed, the vehicle made an unfamiliar noise. Everytime the vehicle was stopped, it felt as if the rear of it was being struck. The steering wheel becomes difficult to turn when the failure occurs. The contact stated that the vehicle continues to move when the brake pedal is depressed. A mechanic stated that the transmission transfer case failed. The current and failure mileages were 49,500.