Tank Assembly Problems of Nissan Murano - part 1

Just like all of the other complaints that I have been reading, when I attempt to put gas in my Murano I'm unable to put gas in by the nozzle. The only way I can get a full tank of gas is to keep clicking continuously until it's full. However, now I have a lot of back splash of gas and to me this very dangerous to me and others. Nissan should immediately have a recall on this problem before it cause an unnecessary accident or death. If this is a manufactured problem then it should be dealt with accordingly and respectively. I went by my local Nissan dealership concerning the problem and the only solution was given to try different pumps, hold the trigger gently, and it's cold outside it will do this more often. What type of resolution is this??????.

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The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Murano. While driving approximately 30 mph, the contact noticed that the fuel gauge failed to display an accurate fuel level reading. The malfunction occurred whenever the vehicle was in motion. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated to the contact that two fuel level sensors would need to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the permanent defect. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000. Update 03/01/12 the consumer stated the manufacturer refused to make any repairs. The failure usually occurred when the fuel tank was less than 1/2 full. Updated 03/16/12.

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The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that the fuel gauge would provide inaccurate fuel level readings. The dealer replaced the fuel tank, steering level sensor and the air bag clock spring. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 06v401000 (steering:column locking:anti-theft device) or NHTSA campaign id number: 06v003000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly) did and denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 63,430 and the current mileage was 67,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Murano. The contact noticed one of the two fuel tank protectors partially detached from the frame. The vehicle was previously repaired in 2006 for a recall related to the similar defect under NHTSA campaign id number: 06v003000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly). The remedy repair did not correct the failure. The manufacturer was notified regarding the most recent failure and they advised him to take the vehicle to a dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. Updated 10/31/11 updated 11/07/11.

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A road object which went under the car not over any tire struck the gas tank and punctured. The installed recalled added tank protector did not keep the tank from being struck and causing a leak. The car was repaired at the makers dealership without any recourse from the preveious recall campain. The recall added device did not perform as decribed in recall • NHTSA campaign id number: 06v003000.

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Can not fill the tank with fuel no matter how slow you try. The mechanic says the roll over safety device is the problem which requires a whole new gas tank at a cost of over $1000. 00.

In 2006 we received a recall letter about Nissan having problems with the fuel tank. We had the protection guard installed by Nissan as per NHTSA recall. In April 2011 we were driving on highway and hit something small in the road that punctured the fuel tank. The item was so small no one in the car saw it. The protective shielding, which was a thin piece of plastic, shattered and failed to protect the tank.

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The contact owns 2005 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 06v054000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly) this year, but the failure returned. The manufacturer was not contacted. The dealership was contacted, and the contact was responsible for the repair cost. The failure mileage was 100,261 and the current mileage was 100,283.

Service engine light illuminates with resulting failure as evaportive emmisions leak. Dealing surface around fuel filler neck slightly corroded leading to evaporative leak and possible tank sealing issues.

The gas gauge shows empty when there is less that half tank left. The check engine light comes on for the fuel sensor.

Fuel level sensor circuit, fuel tank assembly, fuel level circuit sensor high input car will not pass emissions testing Nissan USA does not respond to phone calls or call back regarding request for recall. This item was recalled on several other Nissan's , but not the Murano. Nissan states emissions control warranty on fuel systems is only for 3 years and my time is over since the car is now 5 years old . Since July of 2010 67,000 miles the tank has been telling me I am empty when I reach half a tank of gas the car thinks its empty, I had no intention of fixing it since I know how much gas is in the car but now that it won't pass emissions testing, I test every 2 years and sept 15, 2011 car went in for testing and failed due to this fuel problem, due to cost to fix, I have dealt with poor fuel economy and fuel sensor/gauge malfunction but now I can't put my car on the road anymore due to not passing emissions and not being able to renew my license plates. [xxx] now has exactly 73,000 miles on it. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

My 2006 Murano was bought used, shortly after buying, I had difficulty putting gas into it, pump kept shutting off, it only happened occasionally, so I did nothing about it, but did look it up to see there was a "service bulletin" now every time I pump gas it will do this, so I will be contacting Nissan about it to get this fixed, as I should not have to pay for this. Apparently there are many others w/ this same problem, it needs to be recalled. Have had a few instances where gas would spill back out of the tank and all over the side of the car and on the ground, this is a very serious safety issue.

Fuel gauge does not register accurate level of fuel in tank. Safety concern as not able to accurately know how much gas is in tank.

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Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6) 2006 Nissan Murano s awd VIN # [xxx]. The check engine light came on at the end of March 2010. I scheduled my car to be looked at in the beginning of April. Prior to the appt, I noticed a major discrepancy between the 2 fuel instrument gauges. Whenever fuel would be down to around a quarter of a tank of gas, one or both of the gauges/electronic display would show any where from 1/2 a tank of fuel to completely empty. After bringing the car in for service in April, I was informed that my factory warranty had run out, and that my after market warranty purchased from that dealership, didn't cover the repair needed. I was advised that my check engine light and fuel gauge/electronic display was due to a defective fuel sender(fuel level sending unit). I was told that the sensor(s) needed to be replaced and that with parts and labor, the estimated repair cost would be $450. After researching the problem myself, I found that Nissan is having many problems with this same issue in other models the same model year, 2006. I contacted Nissan and found that no recalls on this issue are being taken at this time. I feel that given the large-scale recall (540,000 vehicles mostly in the us) in place for several other models, same year, same problem, it stands to reason that my model should be included in this recall. I have not as of yet run out of fuel on the roadway but that is mainly due to constantly keeping the tank at least half full to ensure the safety of my family. I have not yet repaired the vehicle at my expense in hopes that the NHTSA will make Nissan extend its recall, as it should.

The problem is trying to put gas into my vehicle the nozzle on the gas pump will shut of and spit gas back today I had a puddle of gas on the ground this has happened to me and my husband repeatedly have registered a complaint with the dealer and with the Nissan company directly. I have talked to other people with the same car, model and this has happened to them too. You have to keep turning the nozzle on and moving it around in the gas tank trying to find a position where the nozzle won't shut off or spit the gas back at you. This is the 2nd time where I had to come home and change my clothes, gas on my shoes, and pants, hands, arms I consider this to be very dangerous especially when there are people out there who have a cigarette lit at the pumps as illegal as it may be. This has happened at various gas stations so is not the pump at one certain station.

2007 Nissan Murano. Consumer states problem with fuel meter resulting in faulty reading of the fuel level. The consumer stated the fuel meter did not show the correct fuel level, the service engine light illuminated and the consumer started experiencing static in the vehicle. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated the vehicle was fixed, however the consumer experienced the same problem four additional times. Each time the consumer went back to the dealer, they replaced the fuel meter and other related parts.

The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds over a bump, the sun visor would fall down without assistance. The sun visor would remain in an upward position when secured with velcro straps. In addition, the passenger side air bag sensor would not function. While dispensing fuel the automatic nozzle clicked off continuously. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number 06v003000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly). The VIN was not included in the recall. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000.

I was on hwy 10 traveling from houston to nm, headed west just past exist 138 in normal driving conditions. I has just finished fueling up my vehicle and was back on the hwy. I ran over small object in the road that caused a puncture in the back of the fuel tank. I was signaled by passing call to pullover immediately as there was fuel was pouring out of the vehicle , making it an extreme fire hazard & undriveable. I was following behind my boyfriend during this incident who also ran over this same object and nothing happened to his vehicle (BMW). I called Nissan the next day ( I have reference # ) & I was told there was no recall for 2007 regarding fuel tank puncture problems . He said this was a problem for the previous year models and not my model year. The fuel tank does appear however to be exposed and appears to be prone to this problem . There are approx 17500 miles on this 2007 Murano. The fuel tank was patched the next day, and the SUV driven to it's destination without incident, and parked until it could be towed by the dealership for repairs. A new fuel tank will be used to replace the damaged one. The dealership informed me this would not be covered and I should contact my insurance. I am very concerned that this may happen again . This was the 1st time for this vehicle to be driven on the hwy as it was only driven locally on city streets prior. The same object did not cause the same problem for my boyfriends vehicle nor for the other cars who ran over it as well.

I own a 2003 Nissan Murano sl awd. The fuel tank shroud was installed in compliance with recall campaign 06v003000. The shroud is of such a bad design that it has broken in normal winter driving. The materials used are too weak and the design does not provide sufficient protection for the tank. Overall, this design is terrible, and does not solve the requirement of protecting the fuel tank. Nissan need to come up with a better design that better conforms to the profile of the fuel tank--the current design protrudes down too far and is too easily damaged.

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Murano. While driving approximately 45 mph, the engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel until the vehicle was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that there was a vapor leak and a crack in the fuel tank. The vehicle is currently being repaired for the malfunction. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 54,000.

Fuel tank filler door would not open. Dealer replaced relay for $209. 46 on 7/8/2008. Fuel tank filler door became stuck closed again on 9/23/2008. Dealer recommended additional parts/labor (opener mechanism) for several hundred more dollars. I had the mechanic adjust the latch. As of 2/14/2009 there has not been a recurrence.

Was running out of gas and went to a gas station. However, gas tank door won't open. Called dealership but said car is out of warranty. Had to break the lock to put in gas. Heard a lot had the same problem.

I ran over an object in the road. The objet hit my front tire then the Nissan Murano under carriage. I drove about 3 miles, smelling gas, to a filling station. I pumped gas before noticing gas was gushing out the bottom of the car (rear on driver side). Five gallons of gas spilled, the fire department responded, cleaned up the hazmat & pushed my car aside. Nissan waldorf MD deal is replacing the gas tank (3 inch slit in gas tank) & the bracket that cracked. The bracket was installed iaw recall campaign number: 06v003000.

Failure of fuel tank that had a safety recall - after installing the guard on tank tank still split open causing gas to go all over the road we could have died. Defective design with tank on bottom of vehicle dangerous close to road.

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Murano. When filling the vehicle with gasoline, the fuel gauge indicator would read inaccurate fuel levels. Prior to the recent failure, the fuel system was repaired per NHTSA campaign id number 06v003000, fuel system, gasoline, storage, tank assembly. The contact was unaware if the recall repairs were associated with the current failure. The current and failure mileages were 36,000.

- the contact owns a 2005 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that there was a safety recall on the vehicle which was repaired. The recall was on a gas tank protector. The safety recall repair did not keep something from flying up into the contact's gas tank. The contact stated that while driving on the road, the tire kicked something back into the gas tank. The contact later found that the gas tank had been punctured. The contact was driving 65 mph, and the weather was clear. The current and failure mileage wer both 16800 miles.

2006 Nissan Murano won't take gas stops nozzle even when its not full** the vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer replaced the fuel tank but that did not correct the problem.

About one year ago I filed a complaint with both Nissan and the NHTSA concerning a punctured fuel tank. Nissan informed me that in the event NHTSA required a recall with respect to the fuel delivery system, Nissan would contact me to refund the cost of my repair. On June 29, 2006, I learned that NHTSA had closed the matter on January 31, 2006, with a requirement that Nissan correct the deficiency through a recall campaign. I confirmed with a NHTSA representative that such a campaign had been initiated by Nissan. I never received a recall notice from Nissan. Nor did I receive a communication from Nissan that they would live up to their promise of reimbursement. (they have now said they will do so with proof of repair which can only be confirmed by a Nissan dealer. ) I called Nissan and they asked whether I had moved or changed the registration on the vehicle. I responded no, nothing had changed since I purchased the vehicle new at luther Nissan in inver grove heights, minnesota. The Nissan representative (grace) in hyderabad, india, who did an excellent job of taking my information, informed me that there were not one, but two recalls on the vehicle. The second one concerns the seat belts. I never received notice of this recall either. Here we have not one but two safety-related NHTSA recalls that this Nissan customer (this is my fourth Nissan automobile) has failed to receive the recall notices on. Interestingly, Nissan has no problem with sending my monthly bill for Nissan financing through approximately 25 months to get my bills to me. This is highly troubling and requires immediate correction on Nissan's part.

: the contact stated while driving 40 mph the fuel began leaking from a hole in the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the fuel tank was replaced. This repair occurred in June of 2003. In 2006, a recall letter #06v003000 was received for the fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly. In June of 2006, a letter for reimbursement was sent to the manufacturer. A case #5357874 was provided but no reimbursement check was received.

I received notice of the fuel tank recall for my 2004 Nissan Murano,however, new city Nissan is not providing the recall service satisfactorily.

Recall 2003 Murano, repairs were made, two months later repairs had to be done at owners expense. The fuel tank protector was replaced on 3/22/06, per recall 06v003000. It was replaced again on 5/22/06 at the consumer's expense. The air bag light illuminated. The vehicle had been in water up to the wheels. The tech determined that water got in the floor board area and caused corrosion of in the air bag harness.

I have a 2006 Nissan Murano sl. The recurring problem I have is that when filling up with gas, the pump stops generally after pumping only 0. 5 gallons to 3 gallons. Often, I can not fill it up anymore at that pump. Sometimes, I can start to fill it up at a slower rate and continue to get the rest of the gas in the tank. This has happened at 7 or 8 different stations in town, at numerous pumps - so it is not a case where 1 pump at a station is pumping too fast (as was used as the initial excuse). I have read in forums of this exact same problem, in addition someone at my dealer has confirmed they have seen this before. Yet my Murano is currently in the shop for the 3rd time since may 2006. They have cleaned the rollover float and are now replacing the tank assembly. One more time qualifies for the lemon law in illinois.

: the contact stated the fuel tank leaks. The contact can still smell gas fumes very strongly. An NHTSA recall, # 06v054000 and 06v003000 was performed on the vehicle concerning, the fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly however, the recall did not remedy the problem. The vehicle is currently at the dealership awaiting inspection.

Consumer dissatisfied with the safety of the Nissan Murano. ***** the consumer received a recall 06v054000 which referenced the fuel tank. The recall indicated that a fitting for vapor recirculation, which is welded on the fuel tank, may come off the fuel tank because incorrect material was used. The dealer did not have the part to perform the recall repair.

Today while out of town we were attempting to refill our 2005 Nissan Murano. After I had got beyond the half full point someone at the gas station pointed out that there was something leaking from our vehicle. After closer inspection by myself and then a mechanic at the service station it was noted to have a hole in the gas tank. I am unsure what caused this hole to occur being that we never heard anything actually hit the vehicle. Not only did this put a damper on our weekend getaway but we also found out how little coverage the extended warranty provided to us, which was a shock since we were very pressured into buying this extended warranty and were told that the vehicle would be covered and also that we would have 24 hour roadside assistance. After contacting the Nissan 24hr roadside assistance we learned that we had no coverage.