Brake Master Cylinder Problems of Nissan Murano - part 2

As I was driving down the road I went over a speed bump and my brakes went all the way down to the floorboard. I was not going fast at the time this occurred. This has happened twice now, and I was told the master cylinder and brake booster needed to be replaced. Now I am out a vehicle until I can pay $1300 to get it replaced. My warranty just expired and now I am screwed. My brakes are still not working properly and did not go back to normal.

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The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Murano. While driving approximately 30 mph, the contact heard a clicking noise. The brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brakes needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to leckner Nissan (6570 amherst Ave, springfield, va 22150) where it was diagnosed that the master cylinder and exhaust needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case. The failure mileage was 76,000. The VIN was not available.

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When applying brake during driving, brake pedal dropped to floor causing the car to not stop as normal, almost resulting in two separate accidents. Also, when starting the car, brake pedal dropped to floor. Does not happen consistently, but several times over the last month. Midas replaced the master cylinder, as they suggested, but the incident happened twice after. All times were on city streets. Instead of the normal light touch needed I've used since 2009, I had to stomp the brake completely to get it to stop and avoid accidents.

I was on the road with traffic and the vehicles in front were breaking. As I tried to break my break pedal went all the way to the floor and was not stopping my vehicle. I almost ran into the back of the vehicle in front of me, which if my breaking system did not fail I would have had plenty of time to stop. Took my vehicle into the Nissan dealership and they told me that it was the abs actuator and master cylinder. Waiting to hear back from the regional consumer affairs specialist at Nissan of north America.

In December 2016 I hit a bump and lost all brake pressure. Took car in to Nissan dealer and they said the "seal" was bad and replaced the master cylinder. Today, on my way to work hit a bump and again lost all brake pressure!!! pedal went all the way down to the floor. This is a major safety hazzard. I'm taking the car back to dealership first thing in the morning. This is ridiculous. In may 2017 you (the NHTSA) opened an investigation about these complaints but what has been done???? nothing!! this problem is putting my life in danger as well as everyone else driving on the highways!!.

The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Murano. While driving various speeds and approaching a stop light or stop sign, the brake pedal had to be depressed to the floorboard to stop the vehicle. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to coral spring Nissan (9350 w atlantic blvd, coral spring, FL 33071, phone (954) 753-1700) where it was diagnosed that the abs actuator and brake master cylinder failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fees. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 151,000.

I felt my brake pedal become very soft. Like it was hitting the floor of the car. Feel like it hit the floor of the car. To the floor in my Murano. I took it to my mechanic and he changed the front breaks and rotors but said he was concerned because the pedal still felt very soft. I took my Murano to the dealer on 8-7-17 for a squishy brake pedal concern. The technician connected the consult 3 Nissan scan tool to the vehicle diagnostics system and found that no codes were stored in the system. Technician then checked all of the brake calipers for any abnormalities and all checked out okay. Dealership recommended having the brake master cylinder replaced. I authorized. Technician test drove the vehicle and noted the brake pedal felt better but it was not 100%. I explained I was not comfortable driving the vehicle, given the brakes weren't working 100%. The technician advised that the next step would be to replace the anti lock brake system actuator. Total for repairs $3242. I was very upset with this solution. I contacted Nissan corporate and expressed my concern about my brakes and I mentioned that I found out the us gov highway safety agency is investigating the malfunctioning brakes on 2009 Murano's. They dismissed my case and said there has not been any recalls for this problem.

The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Murano. While driving approximately 40 mph over a bump in the road, the brakes suddenly malfunctioned while attempting to stop. During the incident, the brake pedal extended to the floorboard and the braking distance was extended. The vehicle was taken to two separate independent mechanics who diagnosed that the master cylinder was faulty. The local Nissan dealer (hudson Nissan in charleston, south carolina) indicated that the ecu was faulty. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 154,000.

My vehicle is 2009 Nissan Murano. Iwent over a slight dip leaving a business parking lot on to the road and when I tried to apply the brakes, the brake pedal went all the way to the floor without engaging the brakes. I had to pump the brakes repeatedly to get the car to stop. If I did not have much more than the usual distance available to stop, the results would have been bad. I took it to my mechanic who replaced the master cylinder as that was what the symptoms suggested, but it did not fix the issue. I then took it to the Nissan dealer, who I was surprised did not know of the issue even though an investigation was underway since may. They diagnosed the problem as the abs actuator with a cost of $2500 to resolve.

I have a 2009 Nissan Murano sl awd. I'm the 2nd owner, and most maintenance was done by byerly Nissan in louisville, ky. The rear brakes were just recently serviced with new pads. After the service, a loss of brake pressure was experienced while driving. After a fight, byerly Nissan replaced the master cylinder saying that was the issue. Since then, I've again lost brake pressure. It's not something that happens regularly, which makes it more unexpected when it does happen. This is dangerous and needs to be recalled / addressed as I'm seeing many complaints online with the same issue.

Driving along hit hard bump went to apply the brakes & peddle went to the floor. On another occasion the brakes did the same thing. I had the master cylinder replaced thinking that would correct the problem. The problem continues to exist. I have heard that the problem exists in other owners cars.

While starting the car the brake pedal goes almost to the floor and has become very soft or spongy. After "pumping" the brake it comes up but is still spongy. After driving the car a while it again looses pedal and continues to be spongy. Can't seem to be diagnosed and is worrisome. Car was both driven and stationary. Some have suggested master cylinder but there is plenty of fluid. Some have stated it is an abs problem and needs replacement??.

Started having trouble with brake pedal feeling soft had brake fluid checked, and fluid level was okay. The brake pedal started to feel okay. On may 4th 2017 my wife was driving home from the store and went over a bump in the road right before a stop light. When she tried to stop the brake pedal went to the floor and she was unable to stop. I drove the car to the Nissan dealership, about 3 miles using the back roads and the park brake to stop. The dealer called and said the master cylinder and brake actuator need to be replaced and will cost over $3,000. 00. The work is suppose to be done today. I hate to have work done if this will not fix the problem. I am a retired Nissan employee and have owned many Nissan vehicles and never had a problem until now. Thanks.

The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Murano. While quickly depressing the brake pedal to make an emergency stop, the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard. The vehicle failed to immediately stop. The driver had to pump the brake pedal a second time before the brakes operated normally. The contact indicated that the failure did not occur when braking under normal driving situations. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (auto-nation Nissan in pembrook pines, florida) where it was diagnosed that the master cylinder was faulty. The master cylinder was replaced, but the failure continued. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was later diagnosed that the abs actuator was faulty and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failures, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 93,000.

Braking power reduced/lost, even when fully apply brakes. (this has happend a few time, but they would restore as fast as they would occur. ) this time, I was able to have the dealer validate brake lose. They replace master cylinder and they reported issue still there. They are next looking at abs. Vehicle still at the dealer.

New brakes 2016 complete. In February. 2017 brake pedal became spongey while attempting to stop. If you push hard enough, it will go to the floor. This happens quite often. Replaced the master cylinder, did not help. While attempting to stop at a stop sign,the right front tire hit a patch of ice, and the break puddle went to the floor.

My brakes went out. The brake caliper or abs pump is bad. They are expensive parts to rplace one and then replace the other espically whem the brake master cylinder may go back out in 6 months. I see many complaints that it went bad in 3 to 6 months.

During the winter I was driving about 15mph and attempted to stop on an icy road. Since then, my brake pedal is completely soft and goes all the way down to the floor in order for me to slow down or come to a stop. I have had my break pads and rotors replaced, as well as a new master cylinder installed. Nothing has solved my issue of having a soft pedal. This is really scary on the highway and I have three children to drive around. I have reached out to Nissan corporate who told me that unless there was a recall, they will not help me. I asked them to send me a notice in writing stating that they are not willing to help for my records. I am praying for my safety and the safety of my children, that NHTSA does something about this and soon. Nissan has been negligent and unapologetic.

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.

My wife's Nissan Murano had been having problems with the brakes going all the way down to the floor. I took it in to Nissan dealership to get checked out finally the guy there told me that the brakes didn't act up on them so they can't diagnose the problem and that so far everything looks good. I left thinking maybe it was just the brakes getting worn out. About five months later it happened again while she was driving home. She said she was going 40 and she suddenly had no brakes having to put her vehicle on park so she wouldn't hit the vehicle infront of her finally she had no brakes and had to move her car using the emergency brake on and off untill she reached a shopping center ahead. I went to pick the truck up and the brakes were working fine again. Then I called Nissan explained what happened and they told me they had no record of them ever taking a look at the truck. And that my factory warranty has finally expired so the master cylinder isn't covered which is what's wrong with the brakes supposively. I'm aware that the master cylinder completely stops working when it goes bad but for it to work and sometimes not work sounds very strange. I have read online that many people have had the same problem with this particular vehicle and thy say it starts not working six months after changing themaster cylinder. I called Nissan for recalls but they don't have anything for this vehicle. I don't understand how so many people have had the same problem and Nissan hasn't looked into addressing the problem. We need something done about this because they charge me 900$ plus to replace when I had obviously told them the vehicle was acting up during the time of my warranty.

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.

The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Murano. While driving approximately 20 mph, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the master cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer, where the technician confirmed the failure but the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.

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.

While driving my Nissan Murano 2011, the car lost its brakes while driving on the road. I started pumping the brakes until they started working, but deffective. I went to Nissan center and they told me that they had to change the master cylinder and he wasn't surprised. Told me that this was not their first case, but there were no recalls, so I have to pay $600 for a new master cylinder.

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.

Master cylinder went out on Murano leaving me with no brakes. No advance warning to failure. Master cylinder was replaced by Nissan under warranty. '03 Nissan Murano with 15,000 miles.

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