Four problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 2018 Nissan Murano. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2018 Nissan Murano based on all problems reported for the 2018 Murano.
Car was parked for two hours in a private parking space. Onlooker reported seeing it on fire and called 911. Car was completely destroyed by fire. Insurance company reported it was related to this recall.
Nhtsa vehicle safety complaint – 2018 Nissan Murano submitted tekisha y rousseaux castellanos vehicle: 2018 Nissan Murano VIN: 5n1az2mh6jn199173 mileage at time of issue: approx. 93,500 miles location: albuquerque, nm date of issue onset: September 17, 2024 summary of the problem: shortly after my vehicle was serviced at a Nissan dealership, it began exhibiting serious mechanical and electrical issues. These include: - transmission jerking and slipping between gears - uncommanded rpm surging while accelerating - occasional loss of power, particularly at highway speeds - dashboard flickering, resetting, and other electrical irregularities - brake caliper drag and significantly reduced gas mileage third-party diagnosis: a certified independent repair shop reported the following: - transmission malfunction (needs full replacement) - dragging brake caliper - engine overfilled with oil - erratic rpm behavior despite these findings, the dealership dismissed all concerns and returned the vehicle unrepaired, with no adequate documentation of the work performed. Additional concerns: I believe the vehicle was accessed and tampered with while at the dealership. After their service: - my dashboard and door panels were visibly unsealed or repositioned - the vehicle was held for extended periods (multiple weeks) - no paperwork was provided showing any actual mechanical repairs I have before-and-after photographs and text messages confirming this timeline and change in condition. Safety impact: the transmission failure, rpm spikes, and braking inconsistencies make the vehicle unsafe to drive. These problems pose a significant crash risk, especially in highway traffic or while merging. I’m submitting this report to NHTSA to contribute to any ongoing investigations related to this vehicle make/model and to help prevent further consumer risk. Additional observation – abnormal heat after driving after driving the vehicle, extreme heat can be felt rising from underneath the dr.
Car fire started engin area.
Front/side impact warning unavailable light. Although it did not happen in my vehicle it can cause the car to slow even at high rates of speed.
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