Engine Cooling System Problems of Nissan Murano

I own a 2007 Nissan Murano that I bought used 1. 5 years ago. There are two serious safety issues that the car has and for which Nissan has had to recall thousands of other vehicles. I just cannot understand why my particular vehicle was not covered under the recall. It's just too coincidental and Nissan should be held accountable. Recall number 09v169000 recall date 05/19/2009 component engine and engine cooling the intake air ducts, which are connected to the intermediate resonator in the air intake system of the engine, may separate from the resonator with engine movement. This separation occurs due to the premature aging of the material used in the intake air ducts which causes excessive shrinking. Recall number 08v521000 recall date 10/07/2008 component air bags summary Nissan is recalling 204,361 my 2007-2008 altima, altima hybrid, 350z, 350z roadster, my 2008 altima coupe, rogue, my 2009 Murano, and Infiniti my 2007-2008 g35 sedan, my 2008 g37 coupe and ex35 passenger vehicles equipped with continental automotive systems' occupant classification system (OCS) control units. A varistor in the OCS control unit located in the passenger seat cushion may have been manufactured out of specification. Under certain conditions, this could cause an interruption of signal between the OCS and the air bag control unit (acu). Consequence this could result in the passenger air bag being suppressed which could fail to provide adequate protection in the event of a crash.

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The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Murano. While at a stop light, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to accelerate. The failure recurred when the vehicle was on an incline. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was a misfire, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 09v169000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 210,000.

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The contact owns a 2004 Nissan Murano. While attempting to accelerate from a stop, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle failed to accelerate. In addition, the vehicle jerked before moving forward. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The contact was aware of NHTSA campaign number: 09v169000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

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The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that the vehicle would stall without warning. The vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer as needing a new crankshaft position sensor, but the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number:03v455000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was 87,000 and the failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a Nissan 2003 Murano. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the crank shaft position sensor failed. The manufacturer would not assist with the repairs because the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 26,000 and the current mileage was 96,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Murano. The contact attempted to accelerate from a stop but the vehicle would not respond. The rpms increased excessively and the vehicle accelerated after reaching 2000 rpms. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic test where the technician advised that the vehicle was included in NHTSA recall campaign id number: 09v169000 (engine and engine cooling). In addition, the oxygen sensor would need replacing. The vehicle was repaired yet the failure persisted after the recall repairs. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the technicians were unable to diagnose the failure. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

The battery has been replaced twice in the vehicle and it has less than 35,000 miles on it. The first replacement was done when the car was only about 6 months old and I just recently had to have the battery replaced again. The second battery was supposed to be an 84,000 mile battery and was under warranty. However, when I was driving it, the car died on me and would not start again. The battery had less than 26,000 miles on it. Nissan fought us on the replacement even though it was under warranty, but we finally got another one put in. We are on our 3rd battery in less than 3 years. This same vehicle had an engine mount crack at 32,000 miles and has also had the radiator replaced at 34,000 miles. It has been in the shop 4 times now in the last 2 1/2 months. When the radiator went out, the gauges did not even say that the car was running hot. I discovered the issue when my car started smoking everywhere and coolant was all over my vehicle. Nissan insists that it is not an electrical issue of any kind and that the gauge can still read cool if the radiator goes out and the car is smoking. All in all, I now have the 3rd new battery, a new radiator, and a new engine mount. The drive belts have also cracked, but Nissan refused to do anything about that.

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the contact’s home. The contact replaced the battery, but the failure continued. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer. The dealer stated that they needed to replace the alternator. The vehicle was repaired and the failure continued. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 09v169000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was 55,000 and the current mileage was 97,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Murano. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs under NHTSA recall campaign id number: 09v169000 (engine: engine and engine cooling). Following repairs, the vehicle stalled twice while driving at unknown speeds. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer advised that they would confirm that the recall repair was performed accordingly upon further inspection. The failure mileage was 40,800 and the current mileage was 40,950.

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The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Murano. While driving 25 mph the vehicle suddenly shut off. When the vehicle shut off the brake light began flashing and the brake pedal became difficult engage. The contact was forced to use the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. The dealer informed the contact that the crank sensor needed to be replaced. There is a similar recall on other Nissan models regarding the engine and engine cooling (crank shaft sensor) but the 2003 Murano was not involved in the recall. The contact is concerned about the safety risk since there was no related recall for his year, make and model vehicle. The failure mileage was 90,000.

I drive a 2003 Nissan Murano. I bought it used in 2005, in the last few years I have complained to the dealership (while still under warranty) that the car was almost stalling out on me while in drive. Nissan told me they could find nothing wrong and so nothing was repaired. In on December 3, 2009 I was leaving my parking garage at work and my car stalled out completely; it then took 15 minutes before it would re-start. After that, I drove home without incident and assumed that it was just bad gas or something. Two weeks later, I was traveling at 50 mph when my car completely shut down, nearly causing an accident with my 7 year-old in the car with me. After that, my service engine light came on and I had loss of engine power. I then had the car towed to my mechanic on 1/21, where he ran a diagnostic and found that my crank position sensor and cam position sensor needed to be replaced. My mechanic also found that there had been a recall on the 2003 Murano for that reason, and he told me to have my car towed to Nissan since I had reported issues while under warranty and there was a know recall for this problem. I towed my car to Nissan that day and they told me that because I was no longer under warranty, and even though I had reported it prior to expiration, they would not repair the problem. I also advised them that I was fully aware of the recall. They then told me that my VIN was off by the last four digits and because of that, again, they were not obligated to fix it under the recall or warranty. I have since had the repair completed with my mechanic, but another friend of mine just had the same exact thing happen with her 2008 Nissan (which they also refused to repair under her warranty). I am extremely concerned that Nissan does not care about the safety of it's drivers since this is obviously a known problem. This is not a maintenance issue, but a safety one. This issue needs to be looked into so that innocent people do not die.

I have a 03 Murano sl. Purchased off a lease turn in. Certified SUV. At 79,000 miles brought to dealer with engine clicking noise in Dec. 09. . Dealer could not find problem. Noise continued and brought it back in january2010. They changed pulley assembly. I called to tell them noise was still there. Was told to check oil from time to time. I saw on my service report they put down check engine light was on and was low on oil. I know for a fact this is a lie. Told them to remove it from the report. They refused. Now here is the real problem. I was on the garden state parkway and I lost power. I restarted the SUV and the engine produced a very loud rattling noise. I had it towed to Nissan, since they serviced this from when it was originally sold and I let them service to protect the warrant and they would have all the records. Well, the timing chain broke. I was told they have plastic guides to guide the timing chain and these will wear and cause the chain to slip. This occurred at 83,000 miles. Nissan is refusing to help with the replacement engine. They want $8600 for a new engine. On a 2003 is absurd. A used engine with 60,000 miles and no warranty will cost $5600. I feel the service misdiagnosed my problem, never searched for the real problem in Dec. 09 and falsely put on the report the check engine light was on and it was low on oil to protect themselves from any problems since Dec. I had a extended warranty, which I cancelled when they did not cover engine seal leak, tie rod problem and trans axle seal leak, in the extended warranty brochure it mentions all the above as covered items. After fighting with dealer and corporate I canceled the warranty. The uncovered repairs cost me over $2500. This was a Nissan backed extended warranty. I now have a complaint with somerset county where the dealer is located and the state of new jersey about all the red tape Nissan has put up to have covered repairs actually covered. If this fails, small claims CT. Is next.

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that the vehicle would stall sporadically while driving various speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised him that the cam sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired for the cam sensor. Approximately one month later, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised him that he was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was approximately 114,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Murano. While driving in stop-and-go traffic, the vehicle did not pick up speed after a stop. Approximately ten seconds later, the vehicle accelerated without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The failure recurred frequently. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was advised to take the vehicle to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 09v169000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

I have a 2006 Nissan Murano. The issue originated with the air intake problem that Nissan recalled last year. Prior to the recall I had taken my car in because of the poor performance and near accidents that the air intake issue caused. I had taken the car to town north Nissan to have the issue checked out and they said the problem was my motor mounts were defective and that would fix the air intake issue. I continued to experience issues with the air intake and fixing the motor mounts did not resolve this problem. After the air intake recall came out I took the car in to have the parts replaced. While picking up my car I spoke to the service manager about my frustration on having to replace the motor mounts which never resolved the problem. The service manager explained that they were aware that the motor mounts on the Murano were weak (not just mine but across the board) and they felt that would resolve the problem. I have had numerous cars in my life and have put over 100,000 miles on several of the cars that I owned and I have never had to replace the motor mounts. If Nissan knows that the motor mounts are weak on this car then why has that part not been recalled?.

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Murano. While driving approximately 40 to 50 mph, the vehicle shut off without warning. The check engine indicator illuminated after the failure occurred. The vehicle shut off a total of four times, but was able to be restarted. The contact took the vehicle to the repair shop for a diagnosis and the camshaft position sensor was initially determined to be the cause of the failure. The mechanic then stated that if the camshaft position sensor was replaced, it would not correct the failure. The contact was informed that the real issue was with the computer and electrical system in the vehicle. He was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnosis. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact will take the vehicle to the dealer to be diagnosed. The current and failure mileages were 41,000. Updated 3/27/09 updated 04/01/09. (jb.

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Murano. The contact noticed that the engine warning indicator illuminates on the instrument panel and then the vehicle stalls. The failure occurs primarily in the morning when the engine is cold. The dealer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling); therefore, the contact would have to pay approximately $400 for the repair. The vehicle has not yet been repaired. He called the manufacturer and was not provided with any assistance. The failure and current mileages were 66,250.

Said vehicle stopped while leaving a light and entering I 395 in urban area with an oncoming tractor trailer coming swiftly behind me. The reason the vehicle stopped is because the air vac hose continually comes lose from regular use of a Nissan Murano 2004. This is the fifth time that the vehicle has stopped in the middle of traffic. Last year, the vehicle stopped going up a mountain in wv around a curve on a two-lane highway. The only reason that my daughter and I did not get hit and/or killed (due to location) was because of the assistance of an oncoming vehicle that was prepared with cones and information. Today, I almost got slammed into by a trailor. I had to get out of vehicle and wave arms to get him to stop. I am so angry, not only because this continues to happen, but because I have a six year old child who has been screaming out of fear during two of the incidents where the vehicle stopped. I called to file a complaint with Nissan motor acceptance corporation. They have done nothing and said that there was no recall which I cannot understand. Please help! something has to be done about this public safety hazard before someone gets killed.

Heard rattle on acceleration about a month before major problem; thought it was something in the car. Noise eventually went away. Started with noise again. Lasted two days. Noticed just as I turned into work parking lot that front windshield began to fog up at bottom. No amount of defrosting or opening windows would clear the windshield until it became almost too fogged to drive. Then car stalled out. Brake and battery lights came on. Could start it again, but didn't last long. Had to have car towed to dealer. Dealer determined steel tensioner bracket and pulley broke cutting drive belt. Dealer indicated not warranted under wrap coverage. Noticed in NHTSA list of complaints several similar occurrences with these parts. This appears to be a design flaw that the Nissan company should take responsibility for. It was a $400+ repair. Car has 46,000 miles on it.

I have a 2003 Nissan Murano. Yesterday as I was pulling into the driveway, I noticed it was overheating a little. I immediately called the repair place and had them come and take it to be serviced. They just called to inform me that the radiator is cracked and the thermostat housing needs to be replaced at a total of $1144. 60. T here are 75000 miles on this car and it has always gone for scheduled maintenance, oil changes, and everything required to keep it running optimally. Have read about radiator cracks from several other Murano owners, and knowing the other problems I have had with my lemon of a car - they had to replace the alternator 3 times - I would seriously believe that there are going to be more and more problems with the radiators cracking on other vehicles.

: the contact stated while driving 70 mph on dry asphalt roads, the vehicle stalled completely. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road, where it was able to be restarted after a few minutes. There were no warnings prior the stalling. The vehicle was not seen by a dealer, however the manufacturer was notified. There was a NHTSA recall# 03v455000, pertaining to the engine and engine cooling. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.

Murano is still continuing to have problems with the coolant and dealer can not find out what is wrong with it so they can not fix it. Contacted Nissan and they refuse to replace or re-purchase my vehicle. At this time it has been seen by the dealer 5 times documented, 2 times undocumented. I feel like this falls into the lemon law, so I will be filling a lemon law suit against Nissan at this time. I like my Murano but this needs to be corrected.

Taken to dealer several times for continuous smell of coolant coming from vehicle when motor gets hot. Dealer continues to claim that nothing is wrong with it. Recently took a trip to tennessee and the coolant in the reservoir was almost gone by the time I got back home. If anyone else is having this problem Nissan should know about it. At this time nothing has been repaired or replaced and we still have the smell of the coolant coming from our vehicle.

Takata recall report date: may 19, 2009 NHTSA campaign number: 09v169000 engine and engine cooling it was me an family drive home on hwy 55 an my intake resonator started then car speed limts first then car crank cam position senor cvt transmission internal temperature senors circuit. Board for crank position senors. Report receipt date: July 14, 2005 NHTSA campaign number:05v319000 compenent:electrical system alternator stop the battery from charging then battery begin to discharge only stay chage five mins having senator defuat. . That can case my failmy to have a crash need help with this. Thank you have paperwork showing default on my 2004 Nissan Murano sl fwd.

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving 50 mph. The vehicle would not restart and was towed to an authorized dealer, where it was repaired under the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure began to recur a few months later. The vehicle was taken back to an authorized dealer and the transmission was repaired. The failure continued. The vehicle was since been back to the dealer on numerous occasions, but they were unable to remedy the failure. The transmission was replaced, but the failure continued. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.