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Anyway, do I just need to deal with this or is there something wrong? Maybe it's something I can change a setting on? Can't find it in the manual if that's the case.
Thanks!
while I was going 65mph AND WHILE I WAS STARTING TO PASS A CAR - within seconds I pulled over to the side of the road with no power at all. Turned car off and on and it worked fine the rest of the trip - man this is unreal! We are supposed to go on another trip tomorrow (sunday - 2.5 hour drive) we have decided not to take our new murano - heavy traffic would be dangerous. I am so dissappointed. I'll drop it off at the dealers for the 5th time tomorrow before we leave - I know they will find nothing in the codes because it resets and eraser the memory. Not sure would next step will be. I have 1-800-lemonlaw lawyer on standby - just waiting for our ok to file suit. They say we have a good case but I really don't want to do that only as a last resort. I will report this as suggest Wilsoniii. Maybe I'm the only murano owner in the country this has happenen to. Just lucky I guess. I'll keep you posted - Tim.
Thanks.
Also when the fan is on high and directed at the feet there is a sporadic warbling noise. Brought it to the dealer and was told that the heat is working at 100%. Also they did not hear the fan noise.
PS: Replaced our alternator at 6,000 miles.
1) Locked out numerous times - Dealer replaced harness. (Actually got locked out when we went to pick it up. Salesman said he must have hit the button by accident.....)
2) Alternator replaced at 6,000 miles. (Dealer said he had not heard of others with problem. (Wish I knew about this board earlier)
3)Heat inadequate (see my message #212)
The all wheel drive does very well in the snow and the other bells and whistles are nice.
Currently we have about 9,000 miles and barring any other problems I would give it a high rating though I may think twice about a Nissan for my next purchase. I have had many Hondas and Toyotas over the years and have never had as many problems but I also never bought the first year of a new model. Hope this helps.
but unexpected movement and the transmission sounds right up yer alley..
NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: 03V123000
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Details: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE NUT THAT ATTACHES THE TRANSMISSION GEAR SELECTOR SHAFT TO THE CONTROL VALVE LEVER IN THE TRANSMISSION MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY TIGHTENED. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE TRANSMISSION NOT ACTUALLY BEING IN THE GEAR INDICATED BY THE GEAR SELECTOR LEVER. IN ADDITION, THE TRANSMISSION POSITION DISPLAY IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL MAY NOT BE ON OR MAY BE INCORRECT.
Consequence: IF THE GEAR DISPLAYED IS DIFFERENT FROM THE GEAR ENGAGED, THIS COULD RESULT IN UNEXPECTED VEHICLE MOVEMENT AND A CRASH.
Corrective Action: DEALERS WILL CHECK THE AFFECTED NUT IN THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER LINKAGE, AND TIGHTEN IT IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Units Potentially Affected: 128
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Date added to NHTSA datbase: 04/02/2003
MCS Check Date: 5/13/2003
The sound is very much like a belt that has gone loose and is very audible and furstrating while driving. To just give you another feel for the sound, its very similar to the sound that you hear from a 6-7 year old van when it starts accelerating.
Has anyone experienced a similar problem?
Thanks.
a) "interferes too much" with the vehicle's performance, and
b) has a "confused wind-up" making the Murano feel "sluggish at takeoff".
comments anyone? i'm seriously considering purchasing a Murano, and its CVT is my greatest concern.
Again, I didn't care for the feeling and don't know if I could get use to it.
I have not noticed the slight braking feeling reported by just4fun2 when on level ground. What I do notice (and actually like) is the slight holdback when going down a hill. The engine seems to hold back the Murano slightly instead of letting it speed up down the hill forcing me to constantly apply the brakes.
If you haven't test driven the Murano I suggest doing so before making up your mind. The more I drive mine (SE version) the more I like it.
The D is the normal Drive position and exhibits the least (almost none) engine braking that you describe. The Ds position is a "sport" position that has slightly more engine braking and the L position has the most engine braking.
My 03 Murano SE AWD has 10,500 miles on it since late July and I too have come to like the engine braking. I think it will significantly enhance the brake life in the Murano and doesn't negatively effect gas mileage either.
Yes the CVT get some getting use to, but then you'll never want to drive a conventional automatic again.
I've heard some complain of a popping sound but they all seem to indicate windows and sunroof.
This noise will emanate from the engine compartment. Sounds like up forward??
There is a TSB on what may be a loose steering bolt that may cause a noise and a quick fix is for the dealer to torque down the bolt.
Has this happened to anyone? The TSB did not say what kind of noise is heard. Other than this pebble sound in the wheel well that only happened a few times, the car is running problem free.
Anyone?
I'm not speaking from experience just my limited understanding of the law. I hate to see you going through this turmoil. I'd pull the plug and get a new car. It really seems like everyone else's car is excellent or maybe just an annoying rattle here or there. You paid too much money to go through this BS.
4 days to get the Alternaor replaced and 10 days and going to get the mirror in. I don't know who I am more dissappointed in... NISSAN or my lame-A@@ dealer...
Rattle 1 - Over the rear passenger wheel (inside the vehicle)
Rattle 2 - Somewhere in in the glove box
Rattle 3 (and the worst)- Somewhere in the center console / dash /shifter area.
I have brought the vehicle into the dealer 3 times over the past two months (vehicle is 2 months old)
They have fixed nothing. I got so tired of the nonsense that I ripped apart the rear of the car to fix the noise over the wheel and in the glove box. Noise over the rear wheel related to the connection of where the rear stabalizer bar bolted into the curved joint over the wheel. I had to undo the bolts and add rubber washers.
The most annoying noise is now rattle 3. The dealer took apart the whole front console, but the rattle is worse. Has anyone experienced this. I need to get this fixed or I am dumping this thing. Thanks
But you know, my 2002 Toyota Sienna has much more squeaks and rattles. Factor in that it's a van and they are about equal.
And Toyota is tops in fit and finish.
They could not restart the car! They had to have it towed back to the dealer. They now say they have lots of computer codes and are talkling to nissan trying to figure out what's happening. They feel its a power wire or something - their are hundreds in the car - hope they find the right one. Maybe we're getting somewhere? I'll give them awhile longer before I file for lemon law. I'll keep you posted. Timothy22.
Lock the Murano, fuel filler door is locked too.
Unlock the Murano, the fuel filler door is unlocked as well.
Ask your dealer.
Pictures of this fix (and yes it does work!) are on the www.nisanmurano.org site.
There appears to be nothing wrong with the cvt.To vetpathologist and others on the fence - I would buy the murano - we love it!! Timothy22
If you're on the fence then take one more test drive. I think you'll lean towards the Murano.
I'm NOT boring, I own a Murano!
I'll have mine one year Feb. 1st, not a single problem or complaint.
While some off-topic banter is normal and tolerated, this board is really about finding solutions to Murano problems.
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Nissan's position is we missed one oil change and that caused the engine excessive stress.
For all you Murano lovers, go change your oil now if you haven't done so in a while. For the experts out there, please.... is this really our fault? Missing one oil change, getting no oil indicator lights, no lights at all, are we really at fault to replace the $7,000 engine. We're careful drivers, use cruise control religiously, drive a bit over the speed limit on longer trips but are not popping wheelies and jumping cliffs in this car!
Would love your thoughts on this one. Take care of your cars!
1. Rough starts
2. Poor acceleration
3. Oil loss
I've been through all the issue with Toyota engines getting oil sludge and the motors burning up. They also (for a while) would not honor warranties in some cases. Although they did come around to cover everyone.
Now, the question is, how many miles were put on between oil changes? I would have a difficult time thinking that a vehicle with one of Ward's 10 best engines picks, would fail because of the lack of a couple of oil changes this early on a new engine.
The engine needs to be disassembled to determine if the failure was mechanical or oil related. I am betting on mechanical.
If you followed the schedule for the first two, this would mean you were 4000 miles past your scheduled normal service time or approximately 53% over when the engine blew at 26,500 miles.
If you were on the severe service schedule (based on your driving habits, also in your owners manual) then your way off. The changes should have been at 3750, 7500, etc.
This is going to be a tough fight (IMO) to get Nissan to pick up the blame for what on the surface appears to be neglect of the maintenance schedule published in the owners manual.
Good Luck!
1st, Why didn't you take the car in for service when you first experience Rough starts, Poor acceleration and Oil loss?
2nd, Why do people spend 30K+ for a car and can't afford a $25 oil change every 3K boggles me.