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I found out that Nissan extended the CVT warranty to 10 years/120k miles. Smart way for Nissan to avoid a Recall, and avoid national news (Bastards!) I took it to my local Nissan, and the gal knew that my problem was CVT related right off the bat. They pull the ECM codes and it came up with P0868. This is related to the valve body inside the transmission. Only the dealer can fix this b/c reprogramming is required after valve body replacement. I was lucky enough to have this covered under warranty b/c it would have been a very large bill!!
So far after the repair I haven't had a problem. Here's the link to the extended warranty. http://www.nissanassist.com/ProgramDetails.php?menu=2
:lemon: :lemon: :lemon:
Spread the word. This is the fix for this cvt issue. :lemon: :lemon: :lemon:
I don't see why they are acting that way! I think people have better things to do with their time then to make stuff up about CVT repair work that they put thousands of dollars out on!
I indeed had the exact same diagnosis on my '03 Murano. The fix lasted ~15k miles before I had the catastrophic failure at 122k miles.
Nissan has denied any and all of my claims of CVT work that I had done by the dealer. I am out over $7500 in CVT repairs alone. No support and no warranty is the word I have been given.
I would still ditch the car before you own a more expensive repair. The fix you got was a band aide. The CVT has some serious engineering flaws. I have been criticized a lot in this blog for my strong comments and posture.
Keep it at your own risk. Good luck.
The experience I had was by far more frightening than having "Freddy Krueger" as a passanger.
Nissan is going to have to come clean as did Toyota -BMW and Mazda now. :mad:
However, if you donate the car, some sucker will buy it and inherit those same problems.
I think the stupid Obama administration should offer a bail out to Murano and or other Nissan model owners.
The next Nissan experiment is their ridiculous electric car that will be another disaster. They should get their internal combustion powered cars perfected before they go on to another speculative big idea!
Read the signs! It is on its way out and it will be VERY expensive.
SELL! SELL! SELL! For the love of the All mighty, get rid of that Murano!
My 2010 Nissan Murano works flawlessly. Mike- your negative experience was frustrating as we are all aware - but you bought a used older version that hasn't been produced in years. Really not relevant to the current 2010 model.
I would hope that your 2010 works flawlessly. It should it's a 2010.
What is relevant is that the basic design has not changed. I could go into a technical/mechanical explanation but U (in all due respect) probably wouldn't understand most of it or you would discard it as not relevant.
I am posting here because there are a lot of folks out there stuck with the older design and just now encountering the "problems". I am still being emailed questions (daily) about these details which I am happy to share.
I don't get some of you guys though. If you don't agree you don't want people to post a thread.
Sorry. Don't read if it does not apply.
Buying a used vehicle is a crap shoot, since you don't know how the previous owner treated the vehicle. You opted to buy a used vehicle Mike, and in this instance, that appears to have been a costly error in an attempt to save a little money ( nothing wrong with that of course). A used vehicle is a gamble; sometimes you win, and sometimes you lose. I buy used stuff all of the time. You take your chances.
My Murano was a dealer certified car. It was actually a demo car of the salesman.
I loved the car early on. The whole experience turned rotten. Back in 2003 Nissan made marketing claims that the CVT was so simple in design that you will never have transmission problems; it will last the life of the car.
I have a 4Runner that has 235,000 miles with the original engine and transmission.
I lost faith in Nissan's CVT design. I think they made a risky move by converting a lot of their other models over. Time will tell.
This thread though I plan to continue to help folks having CVT issues.
Thanks.
Finally they decided to look at the Murano at a min cost which I agreed too, they kept the Murano for 3days. Here is what they said I needed new front brakes plus rotors (which is new 3months brembo cross drilled), new front tires, right front wheel bearing. Nothing about the transmission, spoke to the service manager who concurred all these contribute to the transmission problem cant see how. I decided to go along with them and told them to fix everything they recommend, but if the problem is still there I except a total refund, they then decided not to fix the problems outlaid it was only a recommendation of future problems. They recommend I drive the Murano for awhile more until the problem gets worse. Call Nissan Canada spoke to a Rep who said it was the dealer’s call as to speak to a technical rep, but was told that none were available at Nissan Canada to answer my questions. :mad: :sick:
I just put a down payment 2007 certified pre-owned Murano (35,000 miles on it). I did some background on it before I went in there, especially with the CVT. As in this post, it seems the 2007 had fewer problems than earlier years (as expected). Should I be concerned? I have a 4 year 65,000 mile warranty on it. I am waiting for some financing paperwork to go through so there is still time for questions to the dealer.
Thanks!
Please read my posts throughout. I have had horrendous problems with my Murano's CVT and Nissan refused any support or help. Beyond that, I have had numerous other problems with the Murano such as: fuel delivery, struts, exhaust system, oil leaks, power door lock solenoids, AC system leaks, power seat problems, etc.
My car was purchased with 39K miles, dealer certified. The thing turned out to be a demon possessed nightmare.
Buy an Acura or a Toyota. Runaway !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It appears that the CVT problems were early in the first generation Muranos 2003-2005. By 2007 they corrected it for the most part, it seems. Even now with the extended warranty on the CVT, still not a good bet, Mike?
Anyone else have a say on this, I'm trying to get as much information as I can.
Thanks for all your time!
I report for the 2010s ( have one) - nothing yet to talk about for the 2010s really as far as problems - although on other boards the 2010 LE owners have had a minor problem or two ( not CVT, transfer case, struts, exhaust etc--more like a key fob not working or a remote liftgate issue)
I expect that the 2007 CVT are less problematic right now because there is not enough time and miles on most of them. Most problems are occuring when the car starts to exceed 75K miles. That's why the warranty (as useless as it is) was extended to 120K.
I am seeing reports surface that 2009 CVT's are also now displaying problems.
It's your money. I won't gamble on another Nissan experiment again.
I went back to what is tried and works.
Now I am not sure how representative True Delta is, in terms of the Murano population but I think it's a better gauge then looking on forums. It was one forum member who noted that people can repeat problems and it could seem like it's way worse than it really is. Not to diminish the issue but I don't think I am going to pass this up- I hope I don't regret it. I don't do a lot of driving, less than 10K per year, so by the time I even see 75K I may have a new one by then.
Thanks!
Has anyone had success since 7/31/2010 (program termination date) on getting a reimbursement? if so, I'd appreciate any advice.
Thank you.
Matthew
Have owned several 4WD vehicles in the past with the following experience:
4WD Mazda minivan - replaced transmission at 39k miles, $3600, out of warranty. So much for Japanese reliability
4WD Plymouth minivan - serviced and rebuilt trans under warranty twice, then at 60k or so miles, it died out of warranty
4WD Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo, which never had a problem during our 3 yr, 40k mile lease.
The lesson I learned: Unload a 4WD vehicle before it is out of warranty.
:confuse:
Either you are driving 40-100K miles an year or your dealer has been ripping you off all along.
I need to pull the motor &etc (rear main seal and other problems). The CVT has been doing that surge thing, and I'm sure it's on borrowed time. I'm hoping for some bolt-up pnp swap from a junkyard front clip. Does anyone know what years will cross?
Sorry if this is already posted somewhere -- I swear I tried to find it.
Thnaks.
--
Neal
I sold my Murano and will never return to a Nissan product again.
Nissan builds "JUNK !!!"
My sympathies go out to you. If you have time go back and read all of my threads on the transmission problems I have had.
I started having trouble at 96,000 miles up through 120k. Then at 121,000 I experienced a total failure to the tune of $6500.
I had the dealer put in the new tranny and sold the piece of "$&?!" (use your own word)!
I strongly recommend that you just get rid of the car; otherwise you will probably sink more money into it than it's worth.
My Murano was the first Nissan product I have ever owned and it is the last.
I get criticized a lot for making such a suggestion, but I stand by my statements. End the nightmare about to ensue.
Save yourself! Get out before it's too late!
Regards.
It sounds to me like you said the engine RPMs don't go up in response to the gas which is more likely a throttle position sensor problem which is WAY cheaper to fix. If search around you will find that the TPS is a common problem for these cars.
Thought this might be of interest, since some of the material for the story was based on complaints found in these forums.
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