10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
70,939 miles

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problem #402

Feb 072023

Murano

  • miles
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request" -Front Driver Seat and the rear subframe. Yes How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? -Seat moves around while driving. The subframe is bad, which if it broke could be dangerous. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? -No, my husband is my mechanic Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? - No Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear" -No. They seat was like that when we bought the car in 2021. The subframe was noticed last night.

- Lacygne, KS, USA

problem #401

Aug 312022

Murano

  • miles
My drivers side seat started wobbling and it feels dangerous in case of any kind of crash. The other day I pulled into driveway and heard a pop and the side where the buttons are popped out and I cannot find one of them. The part where the buttons for seat adjustment just fell out and I pushed back but still afraid in case of collision. I have read on plenty of forums where the seat frame breaks. I am older and I cant afford to fix it but I am afraid to drive

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #400

Jan 262021

Murano

  • miles
Driver seat has come loose and no longer anchored to the frame.

- Charleston, SC, USA

problem #399

Oct 072021

Murano

  • miles
Normal driving and the seat broke and has been for several years causing instability and oscillation. Recently my steering wheel will not align, brought it to a mechanic that informed me the rear sub-frame is cracked on both sides causing the tires to malign, creating un-even wear on the back tires and a hazard to drive.

- East Hartford, CT, USA

problem #398

Jun 202015

Murano

  • 63,000 miles
*** driver seat bolt broken and unstable *** temperature gauge needle moves up toward "overheat" when cruising at 50mph *** transmission stalled and had to be replaced after 60K miles {odometer reading]

- Bronx, NY, USA

problem #397

Dec 072020

Murano

  • 153,000 miles
The left, driver's side front seat of my 2006 Nissan Murano broke while my son was driving. The support bracket cracked completely, leaving the seat tilted downward several inches on the left side. The car is dangerous to drive in this condition because the seat is bouncing at an odd angle. I have seen many complaints online of the same problem with the Nissan Murano. It is hard to believe that an NHTSA recall has not been issued.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #396

Jul 172019

Murano

  • 159,500 miles
Not sure when it happened but seat frame broke, now I wobble back and for while driving.. no recall for this. Ridiculous!!! scary as [xxx]... not only that, I have like 100's of stories copied here of the exact same thing. I want to know why Nissan has not recalled the frame for this vehicle? I will never buy a Nissan again!!!! information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #395

Jan 032011

Murano

  • 35,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Murano. While driving, the driver's seat support bracket cracked and the seat rocked and was unstable. The seat was repaired by an independent mechanic, but the repair lasted three months before it cracked and snapped again. The manufacturer responded to a letter from the contact and responded that there was no recall; therefore, they could not assist with the repair costs. The dealer was not notified. The contact refused to pay $2,000 for the repairs and there was only a 90 day warranty on the part, but not the labor. The failure mileage was 35,000.

- North Babylon, NY, USA

problem #394

May 222019

Murano

  • 64,000 miles
Seat support broken in drivers seat. Under the driver's seat, left rear support bracket is broken. I was driving making a 30 degree right hand turn moving at about 15 - 20 miles an hour.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #393

Apr 012019

Murano

  • 143,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that the driver's seat fractured due to a failure with the anchor/bracket on the rear left side of the driver's seat. Universal Nissan (12785 S orange blossom trail, orlando, fl 32837, (407) 926-7000) was notified of the failure and an appointment was made for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA action number: PE08065 (seats); however, the vehicle exhibited the same failure as the investigation from NHTSA. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 143,000.

- Kissimmee, FL, USA

problem #392

Jan 252019

Murano

  • 140,000 miles
Seat support is broken on the drivers side causing the driver my son, to shift to the left while driving the car. A dealer sold this used car as is and covered a wooden block that supported the seat with cloth to disguise the problem. After looking at this site I found over 700 complaints. The seat is compromised and it's a manufacturers safety defect. If an accident were to occur the driver could be thrown into the dash or worst because of a already broken driver seat support. Why should consumers not be made aware of this safety concern and the manufacture required to do a proper fix" is the seat belt designed to hold the passenger and the seat in place during an accident"

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #391

Jun 252018

Murano

  • 156,000 miles
Broken seat frame - drivers seat (left rear) while driving down the highway, I heard a pop, the next think I knew the seat & I was leaning to the left wobbling back and fourth. Car should be recalled..

- Newark, DE, USA

problem #390

Jun 252018

Murano

  • 185,000 miles
The braket on the driver seat broke and the seat is lopsideed and can not drive the car, are the repairs coverd by the manufacturer?

- Rancho Cordova, CA, USA

problem #389

Nov 272017

Murano

  • 97,598 miles
I've been having a problem with the power driver's seat in my '06 Nissan Murano. It is loose and shifts side to side when I turn corners. I contacted my dealer and they said that the lifter link slide assembly was broken and would need to be replaced at the tune of $600. There is a tsb (technical service bulletin) out on this exact problem. Since my vehicle is out of warranty, Nissan North America has refused to fix it and therefore, own up to this safety issue. I would hate to see what would happen during a crash. I filed a complaint if you have had this same thing happen with your Nissan

- Mcminnville, TN, USA

problem #388

Nov 272017

Murano

  • 97,596 miles
I've been having a problem with the power driver's seat in my '03 Nissan Murano. It is loose and shifts side to side when I turn corners. I contacted my dealer and they said that the lifter link slide assembly was broken and would need to be replaced at the tune of $600. There is a tsb (technical service bulletin) out on this exact problem. Since my vehicle is out of warranty, Nissan North America has refused to fix it and therefore, own up to this safety issue. I would hate to see what would happen during a crash.. if you have had this same thing happen with your Nissan power seat,

- Mcminnville, TN, USA

problem #387

Oct 012016

Murano

  • miles
Drivers side power seat broken. This is the second Murano I have owned with the same problem. I have noticed online that this is a very common occurrence. Definite safety issue.

- Catasauqua, PA, USA

problem #386

Apr 262017

Murano

  • 125,000 miles
Broken drivers side (left) seat lifter bracket

- Gnadenhutten, OH, USA

problem #385

Aug 012016

Murano

  • 79,000 miles
The front driver's side seat bracket is broken and the seat sways from side to side. This seems to be a common problem and there should be a recall for this part. The cost is enormous and should not be the burden of the consumer. There should be a recall for this. This is a safety concern.

- Decatur, GA, USA

problem #384

Sep 052016

Murano

  • 130,000 miles
Front driver's side seat bracket is broken and seat wobbles. The seat could break free in an accident and cause serious injury. This is a safety-related issue and Nissan should do the right thing by issuing a recall.

- Lakewood, CO, USA

problem #383

Sep 202016

Murano

  • 110,000 miles
Driver's side seat frame snapped while getting into my car. This is very dangerous as the seat wobbles and is now not secure to the vehicle. I feel I may become a human missile if I were to get into an accident.

- Windham, ME, USA

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