Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - COLUMN LOCKING - ANTI-THEFT DEVICE | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V401000 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 08/23/2004 to 07/24/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 67014 | 12/18/2006 | MFR | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 10/20/2006 | 10/20/2006 | 571 | 114 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Certain sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 114, theft protection. during an inspection of some vehicles at the assembly plant, it was found that the steering wheel was locked with the ignition knob in the off position but the vehicle transmission not being in the park position. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the key is turned to the off position without the transmission being in the park position, it is possible that the steering wheel can lock when turned to the right. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and replace the steering wheel lock assembly free of charge. the recall began on december 18, 2006. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Nissan recall no. r0614.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | |||||
| NTB-11-072 | 07/22/2011 | 10039867 | Ready | 08/11/2011 | |
| NTB-11-072 | 07/22/2011 | 10039867 | Nissan: 2003-2007 murano. information on replacing the power steering hose. *rm | 08/11/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 03/12/2012 | 50000 | ||
| The vehicle fails to turn and must be refilled with power steering fluid daily. | |||
| 08/15/2011 | |||
| Traveling on a curve at approximately 35 mph when approaching the exit/curve, heard noise on front right hand side. released foot off the accelerator and when i tried to steer i could not maneuver it as i wanted. i hit the concrete divider on the road, rolled over and ended up on the other lane on the divider on the other side of the road. the car was a total loss but i survived. i believe something popped related to the steering of the car. horrible experience. | |||
| 04/10/2011 | 35000 | ||
| High side power steering hose on nissan murano. 2003-2007 this is a fire hazard. a factory recall should be issued for the high side power steering fluid line on the nissan murano. this is a common issue with the nissan murano from my research on the internet. the dextron fluid is highly flammable! i have a two year old child and nissans concern should be about peoples safety and not money! i was also informed from a few nissan dealers this is an issue with muranos. | |||
| 02/02/2011 | 70650 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan murano. the contact stated that the high pressure power steering hose was cracked and leaking fuel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who inspected the vehicle and informed him that they had to replace the steering hose. the steering hose had to be ordered and it would cost $700 to repair. there was no warranty or recall related to the failure. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage were 70,650. | |||
| 02/02/2011 | 70650 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 nissan murano. the contact stated the high pressure power steering hose was cracked and leaking fuel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who inspected the vehicle and informed him they have to replace the steering hose. the steering hose has to be ordered and will cost $700 to repair. there was no warranty or recalls for the failure. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage were 70,650...mw | |||
| STEERING - COLUMN | |||
| 12/04/2006 | 21000 | 1 | 06/01/2005 |
| Tl* - the contact stated that on a clear sky day while driving at 60 mph the steering wheel locked. the car flippled over and it was totaled. the contact felt that the vehicle should be covered under nhtsa recall campaign 06v401000. *ak the consumer has provided a copy of a consumer's report and used car buying guide in 2007, however the information does state 2003 and 2004 models and the problem was fixed in 2005 models. update 04/30/07*tr | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | |||
| 09/02/2009 | 45137 | 1 | 07/10/2005 |
| Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan murano. he noticed power steering fluid leaking out of the fluids' container. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, in which he was informed that the power steering hose needed to be replaced; however, the part was on back order. the current and failure mileages were 45,137. updated 11/3/09 *cn the consumer waited over 6 weeks for a replacement. updated 11/05/09 *jb | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||
| 02/14/2006 | 13000 | 1 | 05/22/2005 |
| 2005 nissan murano purchased may 2005~ 13,000 miles: i was in process of a y turn. when i put the car in reverse to back up, the car would not move, i put the car in drive in made an attempt to drive forward. the car did not move. thinking maybe i might be on something, i put car in park, got out and looked around and underneath my wheels. nothing. got back in the car and tried to back up again. car would not move. i got out, stood in front of the car and looked at it. i could readily see the left front wheel was turned in the direction they were supposed to be since i was in the process of a y turn. however, the right wheel was facing the opposite direction. i knew this car wasn't going no where. but for the life of me i did not get how that could suddenly be. i did not hit anything. the pavement was flat. no curbs, no nothing in the way! i was stuck blocking my cul du sac. i called the dealer. i talked to a guy in service department. i told him what the situation was. he said, it sounds like tie rods are shot. i said, on a new car? he said, i will call the tow driver. there is no visible damage underneath or anywhere on the vehicle to indicate i hit anything or that anything hit me. i did not run over or hit anything. i was just in the process of a y turn. the tow driver arrived. he walked around the vehicle as i told him what happened. he said, this is going to be a problem! as the car was being pulled onto the flatbed trailer tow, i cringed, covering my face from the noise of metal crushing and bending. i knew whatever was wrong with my car was now enhanced by the tow. it is definitely the tie rod. the damage is $5,000.00. the result, the service department said i hit something and nissan won't pay. i know it is a parts failure or manufacturing defect. my car is on rack at dealer now so any asap info would be appreciated. *nm | |||