The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, it was discovered that the entire subframe was rusted. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 270,000.

- Helvetia, WV, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Murano. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the rear subframe cracked. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact became aware that the subframe was very rusted. The vehicle was not repaired or diagnosed by an independent mechanic or local dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000.

- Beatrice, NE, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard an abnormal dragging sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact was able to safely drive the vehicle to the residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic the next day. The failure was diagnosed as a fractured sway bar and corroded subframe. The contact was informed that the subframe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 106,786.

- Pontiac, IL, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Murano. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle started swerving side to side without warning. The contact was able to pull over safely. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the front driver-??s and passenger-??s side subframe was rusted. The control arms and the subframe was replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 101,000.

- Elburn, IL, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Murano. The contact stated while having the vehicle inspected, the mechanic became aware that the rear subframe was severely rusted. The dealer was contacted but the dealer provided no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 146,000.

- Saint Louis, MO, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a wheel alignment when it was discovered that the rear subframe was cracked and had a significant amount of corrosion. The independent mechanic informed the contact that the wheel alignment could not be completed due to the failure. The contact then stated that while driving 55 MPH on the expressway, the rear wheels spun out on two different occasions. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic who then informed the contact that the rear differential wheel bearing was cracked on the rear driver-??s side. Additionally, the contact was informed that the rear wheels needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 183,000.

- Coram, NY, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Murano. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH on wet and snowy roads the tire would go inward. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and informed the contact that the lower control arms needed to be replaced. The contact related the failure to NHTSA ID Number: 10206391 (Suspension). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 210,000.

- Vadnais Heights, MN, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Murano. The contact noticed that the vehicle's K frame was rusted near the driver's side, which was underneath the rear of the vehicle and supported the suspension. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who stated that the part needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened case number: [xxx] the dealer was contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 169,005. Parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Dublin, OH, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that the rear subframe was corroded. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The contact diagnosed the vehicle and stated that the rear subframe needed to be repaired. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.

- Lynn, MA, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that the subframe of the vehicle had extensive rust and corrosion to the point that it could fracture. The failure was noticed over a year ago. Nissan of keene (544 monadnock hwy, swanzey, nh 03446, 888-266-3408) was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired because it was not included in any manufacturer recall campaigns. The manufacturer only issued one technical service bulletin regarding the structure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a front end alignment, but it could not be performed due to the rust. The subframe needed to be replaced to align the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure and provided no remedy. The failure mileage was not available.

- Greenfield, MA, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Murano. While driving 25 mph, the 4WD and ABS indicators illuminated. When the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle pulled to the left. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the subframe was rusted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 111,000. Consumer stated dealer refused to repair the vehicle subframe which is rotted. Service manager stated it shouold not have rotted.

- West Warwick, RI, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that the rear frame was rotted and fractured. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to Nissan Kia of middletown (4961 NY-17M, new hampton, NY 10958, (845) 374-6555) where the contact was advised to schedule a diagnostic appointment. The dealer was unable to offer any assistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 158,000.

- Cuddebackville, NY, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Murano. While driving unknown speeds, the vehicle wobbled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the frame cradle was rusted and the rear frame cradle needed to be replaced. The mechanic informed the contact of the complaints they had received pertaining to the structure. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (cochran Nissan, 3355 william penn hwy, pittsburgh, pa 15238), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and opened case number: 30979030. No further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 90,000.

- Oakmont, PA, USA

Bracket on the left side of driver's seat cracked in half. Seat now rocks when car is in motion. While driving, this is very distracting/scary and can cause an accident. The repair is estimated at $1,000 and the dealer claims not under warranty. This is a structural defect as evidenced by the number of complaints for the same thing. This should be a recall item and/ or Nissan should warranty the repair..

- New Rochelle, NY, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Murano. The contact was attempting to exit the vehicle when he noticed that the left side of the driver side seat frame was cracked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the seat frame was replaced; however, the crack is still visible. There were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 62000.

- Clifton Park, NY, USA

My Nissan Murano drivers seat frame broke. The seat flopped around and I almost lost control of the car. I was driving on a two lane very curve road at the time. The seat dropped to the left and the seat back went backward.

- Monongahela, PA, USA