Tank Assembly Problems of Nissan Murano - part 2

Apparently a small piece of metal in the freeway was picked up by the front tires and punctured the fuel tank on the Nissan Murano. Unknown by the driver, all of the fuel leaked out of the vehicle while being driven. Although the recall notice has been extended, Nissan refuses to cover the replacement of the tank. Nissan's stand is that the "shield" that is the "fix" to the puncture problem would not have prevented the tank in our car from being punctured because it protects the front half of the tank and our puncture was on the back half of the tank. Nhtsa should take note as it appears that the shield is not acceptable as the answer to the problem if items picked up by the front tires can still allow a puncture to rear of the tank.

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Something on the road punctured gas tank. Noticed gas smell in driveway & saw the damage. Replaced gas tank at Nissan dealership looking for compensation due to recall also still needs shield put in.

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While traveling south bound on hwy 95 needles California in a 35 mph zone apiece of debris (possibly vehicle fender molding strip) struck the gas tank of our 2005 Nissan Murano causing the tank to rupture. The vehicle was towed to copper canyon Nissan (lake havasue az) where the tank will be replaced. The cost for replacement will exceed $750. 00, not including loss of fuel. My wife who was driving at the time is nine months pregnant and upon parking the vehicle at her work location was informed of the leak. The possible hazards with this are tremendous. The fire department was notified so they could place quick spill clean up due to the fuel leaking on, and running down the street. The tanks rupture was catastrophic causing the fuel leak to be excessive and from multiple holes. The tow truck operator increased the hole to release the rest of the fuel for transportation. He (tow driver) stated that the rupture was significant and dangerous. The service department was notified of the NHTSA finding and statement on 9-21-05 (opening investigation into Murano tank leaks from road debris) at which time they stated they were unaware of such a problem but would contact Nissan. I will also be following up a complaint to Nissan about this possible hazard.

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I bought a new 2005 Nissan Murano on 8/8/05. On 10/31/05, I hit debris on I-95. It punctured my fuel tank and gasoline leaked from it. I had to call the fire department to dispose the gasoline. I filed a complain with Nissan corporation. They refused to compensate me for the damage. I had to pay for the replacement of a new fuel tank myself.

2003 Murano hit road debris puncturing the gas tank causing it to leak. The consumer stated a recall had been issued for the location of the fuel tank. The consumer believes he is eligible for reimbursement.

Gasoline tank punctured while driving normal highway speeds - by debris in the road. Both gasoline and radiator fluid spilled from my car.

While driving on I-15 south toward st. George, my 2003 Nissan Murano was struck on the underside by some object resulting in a severe gash in the gas tank. We were towed 70 miles back to orem, utah where a replacement tank was installed by a Nissan dealership on an overnight delivery.

The lid on the outside of the fuel tank will not open. Usually when the consumer hit the unlock button on the remote key it worked. The consumer was unable to get it to unlock. The problem first occurred on September 21, 2005. The consumer was unable to fill the fuel tank because of this. When she contacted the dealership, they told her that there was no recall, but they were aware that there was a problem. They said the problem was due to a relay sensor.

- the contact called regarding a 2005 Nissan Murano. The contact stated there were strong gas fumes coming from the vehicle. The gas fumes would fill the garage. The contact took the vehicle to the Nissan dealer and the fuel system was replaced. The contact stated that the smell gas fumes continued. The contact received a recall for the fuel system in April 2006. The failure mileage was 16,000. The fuel system was replaced again. The dealer also added fuel tank protectors. The contact continued to smell gas fumes. In January 2007, the contact took the vehicle back to the dealer because of the gas fumes. The dealer replaced the evaporator canister because they found gas in it. The failure mileage was 27,000. The contact was told this was the reason for the gas fumes. The contact stated that when she returned home she saw some type of tar sealant around the fuel tank assembly. The dealer did not inform her of this. The contact stated the gas fumes were now worse. The contact has been in contact with the Nissan corporate office. The contact stated the gas fumes were making her ill.

Regarding the NHTSA investigation of a problem with the fuel tank of the Nissan Murano where the fuel tank is susceptible to punctures from road debris during normal driving conditions. I had the exact same problem. On Aug 27th, 2005 while driving from florida to toronto on highway I-95 a piece of debris on the road hit a lower corner of the gas tank of my 2005 Nissan Murano, making a crack in that spot. I noticed the gas level dropping fast and pulled over 2 to 3 miles ahead at exit 53, walterboro, SC and verified the gas tank was punctured. I called the Nissan roadside service, they advised to call the local police to get a report and the fire department to ensure the car was safe for towing. Nobody was injured. The car was taken to a dealership in orangeburg, SC the next Monday where they ordered a tank. I called Nissan consumer affairs, explained everything, they opened a case to help speed up the shipment of the tank. They have a record of the problem. The car was ready on Aug 31st, 2005. I have a claim number from Nissan roadside service. Another interesting thing is that when I got the car brand new from the dealership, a month before the previous incident, on July 23rd, 2005, it had a leak in the gas tank. It started with a smell of gas and the "service engine soon" indicator lit at all the times. That happened within a day of getting the car. The dealership replaced the tank, the smell was gone, but not the problem with the "service engine soon" indicator. After a number of emission tests they also replaced a valve in the exhaust conduct that runs from the gas tank to the car exhaust. After that the indicator came back on, so they replaced the car computer. This time the problem was resolved, or at least it has not happened again. It's fair to say the dealership service people were very helpful and notified Nissan right away to get them involve since the start.

On August 17, 2005 at approximately 1:30 p. M. I was driving my 2003 Nissan Murano SUV on I-88 in suburban chicago at about 35-40 mph. When I ran over a piece of metal debris. This resulted in my vehicle's gas tank being punctured. (the tank has subsequently been replaced) no other damage was incurred. No one was injured. No other vehicles were involved. I do not know if the Nissan dealer kept the old gas tank. I saw the damaged tank after it was removed. There was a hole in it the size of a quarter. I did not realize the gas tank was made of plastic.

Incident: 2005 Nissan Murano purchased on July 5, 2005 from collins Nissan in indianapolis, indiana. Vehicle id # jn8az08w05w422166 I was driving west on interstate 86 through NY state on the morning of August 1, 2005 . A few miles west of corning, NY I noticed the smell of gas. Stopped at a rest area and noticed gas leaking on the parking lot. I proceeded to jamestown, NY (50 miles) to take the car to the closest Nissan dealer. . Signature Nissan 716 664 0175 discovered that something had gone through the gas tank and I would need to replace it. He showed me how the gas tank drops down and has a smooth unprotected surface facing forward where (what ever it was that hit the tank) went through the plastic surface. I delivered the damaged gas tank to collins Nissan and it is being held at there service department for further inspection. . . For over 50 years of driving , I have never had anything like this happen to me while driving many makes of cars. I am concerned about the way the tank hangs down, has a vulnerable surface, and is not protected from road hazards. . . . The leaking gas could have caused much bigger problems. I am concerned that this could happen again with much worse results.

The consumer stated while driving at 55 mph he hit road debris and it punctured the gas tank on his 2004 Nissan Murano. The consumer saw an article in the wall street journal about a similar situation. The vehicle was fixed by a repairman. The consumer contacted Nissan and they said that if there was a recall they would contact him. The dealer has not been contacted at this time.

Punctured gas tank from debris on highway. No warning lights, etc. . Drove 45 miles leaking gas. Didn't realize it until we stopped the car and smelled gasoline very strongly. Had car towed to dealership for replacement of gas tank (which took 3 efforts to get it right) very concerned as to how easy it was to have gas tank punctured, either from material it's made of or location. Probably both!.

2005 Nissan Murano experienced problems with the gas tank. The consumers wife was driving the vehicle when all of a sudden she heard a clunk under the vehicle. When she arrived at her destination, she discovered smelled gas and saw that the gas was pouring from the gas tank forming a pool under and around the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealership where it was discovered that the gas tank had a gaping 2-3 inch hole in it. The consumer was concerned that the material used in the manufacturing of the gas tank was either defective or improper for the use in intended.

The consumer's vehicle swerved to hit debris in the roadway. The debris struck the gas tank, resulting in a gas leak. 18 gallons of gas spilled from the tank. No fires or injuries reported. The vehicle was towed to a dealer and the gas tank was replaced. No problems with the gas tank since replacement of gas tank. The consumer paid out of pocket for the repairs.

2005 Nissan Murano. Consumer states issues related to the seat damage and other problems with vehicle the consumer stated when her vehicle was returned to her the seat was broken. The dealership claimed they didn't damage the seat and that a seat weld was broken. The dealership implied that maybe the consumers husband broke the seat due to his size when he exited the vehicle when he dropped it off. The consumer also stated she was charged for recall work relating to the gas tank assembly.