Table 1 shows one common wheel related problems of the 2015 Nissan Murano.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Wheel problems |
Summary of incident: on August 16, 2025, while my daughter was operating the vehicle at approximately 35 mph, the front driver-side wheel detached entirely from the vehicle, resulting in a catastrophic loss of control and the vehicle being declared a total loss. Technical details & safety hazard: the vehicle had undergone a comprehensive wheel and brake service at a licensed dealership, ron tonkin Hyundai, in gresham, oregon, 39 days (approx. 600 miles) prior. Post-accident inspection by an independent tow operator and mechanical review revealed: *a sheared wheel stud on the failed hub, which dealership service management later admitted was "likely over-torqued" during service, leading to latent metal fatigue. * a systemic failure of wheel mounting: lug nuts on the other three remaining wheels were found to be loose or missing. Safety risk: this incident represents a critical safety failure. The detachment of a wheel at speed poses a life-threatening risk to the occupants and other motorists. The systemic nature of the loose hardware suggests either a failure in service procedures, a defect in the lug/stud hardware compatibility, or improper torque specifications being applied to this model. I am reporting this to ensure a record of this structural failure is maintained should it be part of a larger pattern of hardware fatigue or service negligence.