Brake Master Cylinder problems of the 2009 Nissan Murano - part 2

For almost 2 years off & on, every six months or so, my brakes for a brief period would go to the floor as I was driving, it would happen backing up, trying to stop at a street light, or trying to slow down at an intersection. Never a specific thing, always almost to the point of not stopping. I had it checked three different times, one time the person at the dealership said don't drive it. I had it towed to the dealer to have it repaired, but worked fine when it arrived there. The final time was this past February when the brakes stayed to the floor. Nissan dealership replaced a abs actuator, after replacing the master cylinder first, which did nothing to correct the problem. This repair was not cheap. It appears the actuator may have been the cure. After all of this time I still do not feel completely safe driving my vehicle because of the on again off again problem that persisted for so long. I love this car, but I am in the process of looking to trade it in. I have had no further problem since they replaced the actuator.

Brakes suddenly are spongy and soft. Need to be depressed much more than normal. This is a condition that has appeared suddenly. Took car to mechanic and he replaced rear brakes, turned rotors, and replaced the master cylinder twice, both resulting in the same spongy brake condition.

Sudden loss of brakes. Master cylinder failed and abs actuator module failed internally. Vehicle was in motion at 45 mph on a highway.

Our 2009 Nissan Murano lost break pressure a few months ago. Took it to a mechanic who replaced the master cylinder to the tune of about $700. Less than two months later it is happening again (break all the way to the floor). Unfortunately I didn't realize until now that this is a very common issue. I cannot believe there hasn't been a recall for this potentially life threatening problem.

I have experienced 2 complete failures of my brake system with my Nissan Murano sl - 2009. In sept 2016 - 91251 miles: driving over the crest of a bridge in the rain and when traffic backed up from a red light, I depressed the brake, it went completely to the floor and the car would not stop. I was able to avoid a major collision by driving off into a grassy area that presented just before I hit the car in front of me to cause a chain collision. The remainder of the drive, I was able to get the vehicle to stop only after continuously pumping the pedal. I had the vehicle towed to a repair shop. After extensive analysis, it was determined the master cylinder was bypassing internally due to a bad gasket and brake fluid was not dispersing. $623. 86 ($468. 71 for master cylinder seal) (which I believe is under a recall of the newer SUV�s). In October of 2016 - mileage 92146. Experienced the 2nd loss of brakes turning onto a side street in clear conditions. I had the vehicle towed back to the same auto repair shop, assuming it was a repeat of the master cylinder issue. It was determined that it was now the abs actuator. (a current recalled item for newer models of the Nissan Murano) on 10/18/16 I had the vehicle towed, for the 3rd time, to the dealership in orlando florida. Current the issue now was the abs hydraulic unit - outlet valve sticking open. Cost - $3305.

In early sept of 2016 while exiting off of the interstate I went over an uneven surface on the road and my brakes went completely soft and all the way to the floorboard. I couldn't stop my vehicle. I was so scared and had no idea what to do to avoid hitting the car in front of me. Luckily I wasn't going very fast, no one was behind me so I started furiously pumping the brakes continuously praying this would help. I was about a mile away from home so I pumped them all the way home. We took my car into eddie tourelle Nissan in covington, la. On 9/6/2016 where I had originally purchased the car back in 2009. We literally had a couple of days before our extended warranty was due to expire. They changed the master cylinder thinking this was this issue. Needless to say it happened again a few weeks later and has happened several times since then. I have been fortunate so far and not gotten into a serious accident. When it happens I immediately try to pump the brakes until the pressure returns. This is extremely scary and dangerous. I never know when it will happen, there is no warning. So very scared that I will eventually get into a serious accident.

Tl the contact owns a 2009 Nissan Murano. While driving 30 mph, the brake pedal was applied, but the brakes failed to respond. The brake pedal traveled to the floorboard. The vehicle was taken to fuccillo Nissan (3893 state route 31, liverpool, NY 13090) where it was diagnosed that the master cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The contact searched online and believed the brake actuator needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was no longer under warranty. No further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 22,000.

We started experiencing problems with a very low brake pedal about 3 weeks ago. It was sporadic and would get better after pumping the brakes repeatedly but return after a few days. Went to one repair shop and they suggested new brakes pads and front rotors. We had this done and the brakes seemed fine for a few days but then returned to the low pedal. Went to another repair shop and they indicated that a new master cylinder was needed. Had this done yesterday and again the brakes seemed ok but went back to a low pedal while driving home. From what I've read in the other complaints listed, this is the same issue experienced by others and given the potential for a major accident and injuries, I can not understand why NHTSA has not required a recall. We have now spent over $1,200 for repairs that likely were not needed. I do not intend to pay for a new abs controller. Nissan needs to take ownership of this problem and provide a fix at no cost.

The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while driving at 25 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to peoria Nissan located at 9151 w. Bell road, peoria, az 85382, tel: 623-385-1467 and also coulter Nissan located at 13301 n. Autoshow avenue, surprise az, 85388, tel: 623-934-3444, to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the brake master cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, the contact was not provided any assistance with having the vehicle repaired again. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Brakes go down to the floor and after a while they go back to normal this happens when driving but not all to time had the master cylinder changed and the problem still exist I was told from my local Nissan dealer that they have no information on this problem.

The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Murano. When the contact depressed the brake pedal, it extended to the floorboard and the stopping distance increased. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the master cylinder failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The contact returned the vehicle to the dealer, but no failure was found. The dealer decided to replace the master cylinder a second time, but the failure recurred. The dealer then replaced the rotors, bled the brake line trouble shoot, and found that the abs accumulator malfunctioned. The vehicle was repaired. The contact informed the manufacturer who opened an investigation and case on the contact's behalf. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.

Brake pedal went all the way to the floor after hitting a bump in pavement. Turned vehicle off and was able to restore braking. This happened multiple times with first incident in April 2015. Vehicle was taken to Nissan dealership on various occasions. Was kept overnight but mechanics could not duplicate problem. Was told they had no other similar complaints. In September we took to mechanic who suggested new master cylinder. Worked temporarily. January had another incident after having to hit brakes hard, had no brakes. Beyond frightening. Went back to mechanic and he wanted to replace abs but only Nissan could make repair. Back to dealer and spent $2800 replacing abs. Believe it should not have been this difficult for them to diagnose problem. Spent a year feeling unsafe, never knowing when brakes might fail.

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.