10.0

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

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problem #222

Feb 082012

Murano 6-cyl

  • miles
Seat jumps off its track from the left side of the driver's seat while driving. On a curve or through a pump on the road causes temporary disruption of the driver's Focus on the road thereby loosing temporary control and increasing the possibility of a crash.

- Newburgh, NY, USA

problem #221

Feb 202012

Murano 6-cyl

  • 62,500 miles
Driver seat start to move sideways, after looking below I have found the support crossbar of the frame is broken at the end so the seat now leans up and down, back and forth. The dealer quotes $898 part +$250 labor just to replace the frame. Of course is not covered by Nissan. How many other brands beside Nissan have you seen with this problem? I am simply appalled by the lack of concern from Nissan. After reading complaints about seat collapsing, wheel bearing going out, visors falling blocking the view of the driver, steering hoses braking causing fire, in vehicles with low mileage I cannot believe Nissan does not identify this as a safety issues and allows the consumer to pay for these faulty components. This is my first and last Nissan vehicle.

- Chestnut Hill, MA, USA

problem #220

Jan 012012

Murano

  • 69,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that the driver side seat would wobble abnormally and when the brakes were applied, the seat would spring forward toward the windshield. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 69,000 and the current mileage was 70,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Canal Winchester, OH, USA

problem #219

Jun 082010

Murano 6-cyl

  • 34,000 miles
Seat broke had welded no 4 cylinder ran lean had to replace piston melted ran out of oil no warning light.

- Dallastown, PA, USA

problem #218

May 122010

Murano

  • 43,000 miles
2006 Nissan Murano, drivers seat broke at left rear rail attach point. The seat now leans to the left and can be pulled up by hand. The support bolt that attaches the seat is broken, the dealership quotes $1200 to repair/replace and it could happen again with a new one. Not covered by Nissan, there are over 500 complaints 2003-06 Murano's on your site. How can a loose seat not be a safety issue?

- Elizabethtown, KY, USA

problem #217

Jan 162012

Murano 6-cyl

  • 75,000 miles
I had just got into the car and was driving out of a parking lot and I heard a crack noise and the driver seat just fell back and lean back to the left. The seating now just freely falls back and the seat rocks back and forth.

- Freehold, NJ, USA

problem #216

Jan 132012

Murano 6-cyl

  • 94,375 miles
As I was turning, the driver side seat collapsed and seat started shaking and wobbling toward the left and backward. I managed to get to a safe place to investigate the problem. The thin bracket under the seat had broken. The seat is making it hard to steer since it can wobble any time I make a turn. Searching online, it appears that this is a common complaint, but Nissan will not recall this defective part. It cost approximately $467 to replace and there is no guarantee that it will not happen again in the next three years. This is a manufacturer defect, but Nissan will not recall.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

problem #215

Sep 012011

Murano 6-cyl

  • 100,000 miles
Failure (metal snapped) of seat bracket on left rear of driver's seat. Went to dealer. Dealer won't repair for free due to out of warranty and advised that Nissan won't repair under goodwill.

- Vero Beach, FL, USA

problem #214

Jan 062012

Murano 6-cyl

  • miles
I was on the highway driving and I heard a crack noise and the driver seat just fell back and lean back to the left. The seating just freely falls back. I pulled over and look underneath and saw that there is this little bar, slimmer than my pinky finger, which was support the seat broke. When I got home and researched, I was shocked to what I saw, a lot of complaints about this issue.this experience was one of the scariest thing I have ever experienced. To know that this was the only bar supporting the seat and nothing has been done about it, I am really shocked and really hope something will be done for Nissan to rectify this problem before it is too late for some people.

- Olathe, KS, USA

problem #213

Jan 022012

Murano 6-cyl

  • 76,007 miles
Front drivers seat left side came loose from bracket., after searching on internet and finding out Nissan will do nothing to repair for free or recall this defect I am forced to find another repair, option since repair cost around a $1,000.

- Murrieta, CA, USA

problem #212

Jan 022012

Murano

  • 56,000 miles
Left rear anchor/ bracket broken at welds causing tilting of driver seat to left rear when weight applied.

- Hubert, NC, USA

problem #211

Feb 102009

Murano

  • 50,000 miles
Driver seat frame or attachment to track is broken. Has been broken for a long amount of time. First noticed after a few months of purchasing vehicle in 2008. Dealer wants @ $1000 to repair. Was not covered under extended warranty. Car failed safety inspection due to seat this year. Cannot afford repair at this time.

- South Riding, VA, USA

problem #210

Nov 292011

Murano

  • 51,300 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Murano. While driving approximately 70 mph, the front driver's seat moved backwardly without intent. The contact continued to drive cautiously. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated the driver's seat support bracket fractured and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 51,300.

- Midlothian, VA, USA

problem #209

Oct 142009

Murano 6-cyl

  • 55,000 miles
While driving I heard a pop and the drivers side seat dropped down and began to rock back and forth. I brought my car into the dealer and was told the seat frame bracket was broken and was not a covered repair (not in warranty) and would cost approximately $800 for the part, as the bracket would only be sold as part of the entire motor assembly.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #208

Nov 162011

Murano

  • 78,000 miles
Driving approximately 60 mph on highway; looked over left shoulder to change lanes and heard loud pop. Seat fell back and to the left unexpectedly. This did cause me to go into another lane - thankfully there was no one there at that time. For the rest of the ride the seat bounced up and down and moved forwards and backwards. I see that I am not the only person who has had this issue. Nissan does sell a "bracket" to help reinforce this but it is over $1000 or you can buy the seat brand new for $2-3,000. Especially if you have heat/electric to the seat. These prices do not include labor either. I have two small children with me every day and I am thankful that this did not end in an accident. It seems that eventually it may end that way for someone though. What does it take to have a safety recall" does someone truly need to loose their life in order for a recall to happen" when you spend this much on a luxury vehicle you expect it to stand up and the maker behind it to stand behind it!!! I am extremely unhappy at this time with how Nissan is handling this.

- Scottsville , VA, USA

problem #207

Oct 032011

Murano 6-cyl

  • 60,000 miles
Broken seat track from no known cause driver's side contacted Nissan and they would not stand behind it, reason, out of warranty.

- Savanna, IL, USA

problem #206

Oct 202011

Murano

  • 45,000 miles
Driver's seat, left side became loose and seems that frame/bracket on the bottom is broke.

- Aurora, CO, USA

problem #205

Oct 232011

Murano 6-cyl

  • 72,300 miles
While pulling out of a parking lot, I heard a loud pop, and felt the drivers seat move back and to the left. I pulled over not long after that to take a look, and noticed that one of the brackets under the seat had sheared off. The seat now leans to the left and will rock back and forth when driving down the road, especially when turning corners or running over bumps.

- Benton, AR, USA

problem #204

Oct 102011

Murano

  • 106,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Murano. The contact stated the bolts holding the drivers seat broke away from the frame causing the seat to lean to the left. The dealer stated the entire seat would need to be replaced. The VIN was not available. The current mileage was 106,000.

- Republic, MO, USA

problem #203

Oct 072011

Murano

  • 89,080 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Murano. The contact was driving approximately 30 mph when a loud popping noise was heard from the front driver seat, which immediately became wobbly. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the welding that held the seat to the track was fractured. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was awaiting a response. The failure mileage was 89,080.

- Denham Springs, LA, USA

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