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Nissan Murano CVT Transmission

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  • mikev4mikev4 Member Posts: 11
    edited January 2011
    We can complain as much as we can, but Nissan do not care. There is nothing that can make them act. They just will ignore it until it will go away.
  • livelovetravellivelovetravel Member Posts: 1
    my case is cracked and info on the reimbursement plan. This should be a recall but from what undrstand Nissan doesnt wasnt to fit the bill

    carl
  • mikenmiami2011mikenmiami2011 Member Posts: 3
    I have an 03 Murano, been a pretty reliable car since I bought it back in 2006 from a Nissan dealer in South Florida. I have approximately 130,000 miles on it. Recently, I had the transmission service fluid change since it was due. Even though I didn't have it done at a dealership, it was serviced by a specialist who used the fluid required (watched to make certain). For a few days everything was running normal, then suddenly the engine (RPMs) revs up and it lunges forward.. but doesn't move forward--almost as if i had the brake on holding it back from moving. It would lose power, but not stall out. Even when I depressed all the way down on the accelerator only then would the car begin to move.. very, very slowly pick up speed maybe not going past 40-45 on a highway after 10-15 minutes of driving.

    I found out that if shut off the engine and restarted my car it would operate as if nothing happened. Problem is, it does it all over again, I noticed this especially when it's warmed up. I took the car to a mechanic close by (not the same one who changed by fluid) since he had a former Nissan mechanic familiar with Muranos. My car had sat in my garage for 3 days so it was cold and during a 15 minute drive to drop the car off I didn't experience the problem I had been having.

    After they checked it he came back with engine fault code # P1778, which he explained was "step motor circuit problem". He said best to take to a Nissan dealership (aka, "stealership") since it might require in-depth ($$$) transmission work which only the dealership could do.

    After reading through the forum I was surprised to see all the issues which sounded so similar to mine--all revolving around the CVT transmission for my year Murano. I'm now going to have to tow my Murano into a dealership to have them look into the problem. From many of the post I've read on CVT transmission, specific to the 03 Murano's, I'd like any advice on what I should suggest/explain to the dealership when I end up towing it in. Below is a list of things I am going to point out to them to keep them from (ripping) overcharging me, or not misdiagnosing the initial problem as an inflationary sales tactic.
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    1.check air intake piping has been performed (past recall) and the main breather hose is loose which might cause this problem.
    2. throttle position sensor problem (I believe this TPS is the sensor controlling the throttle body valve.) or maybe a TCM sensor issue. from what I've read the pressure sensor is located either on the CVT, or inside the CVT which is inexpensive itself, but expensive to replace since it means tearing apart the transmission.
    4. check out the transmission valve body that will goes bad after a while.
    5.crank sensor failure problem.
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    Could this also be related in some way to having the transmission fluid changed and a sensor inside (TPC) and became clogged?? If so, is there an inexpensive way to fix it?

    What I want to avoid is the service (salesman) adviser to recommend to replace the transmission seals thinking it might do the job, (for about $1500) if not they would look deeper for something else (to bill me for..$$$)

    Any other suggestions, or help especially to which Nissan dealership I should take my car to who is honest, reputable and has experience (a tough task, I'll settle for 2 out of three) with this type of problem who is located in South Florida would be greatly appreciated.

    Of course, I will update my problem (good, bad, etc) with details to help others ( of which there might be many) out there who might find themselves in this same predicament.

    Thanks in advance for advice/help on recent experiences similar to mine would be appreciated!

    MC
  • pee_geepee_gee Member Posts: 2
    I've had a the same problem as described many times in this forum. After driving at freeway speeds for several hours and then slowing way down for traffic or when exiting the freeway the throttle becomes very unresponsive. It badly lags and then surges...it's extremely annoying when stuck in traffic on the freeway. Recycling the ignition (turning the car on and off once) immediately fixes the problem...at least for the short term. The problem may or may not occur again on the same drive.

    My 2004 Murano has 119,750 miles so I figured I'd better get it in to be looked at after reading this forum. I dropped it off at 2 PM yesterday and they called me late in the afternoon saying they had tried to replicate the problem, but were unable to do so and asked if they could keep the overnight which was not a problem for me. They called me back this morning saying they were once again unable to replicate the problem but since the technician was familiar with the problems with my exact symptoms and it's due to the pressure sensor in the transmission. He said they don't repair this...they just replace the transmission.

    I should be picking up my 2004 Murano with a brand new transmission tomorrow (seems rather fast), so I'm very pleased with the dealer. I'm not a "loyal customer" to this dealer and I purchased the car used and it came from another dealer so I'm very pleased with the result. I'm also pleasantly surprised they will be replacing the transmission only on my story...I wonder if there are some other codes that they can see.

    Just thought I'd share my story. Thanks to the posters in this forum so I was alerted that this IS a problem in the transmission.
  • mikenmiami2011mikenmiami2011 Member Posts: 3
    Thanks for the note, sounds exactly what my car is doing now. Did they repair your transmission for free? I have passed that magical number of 120,000 miles--so it won't be covered. I asked Nissan about the code which came up (p1778) and he confirmed it's the step motor---which means they replace the entire transmission at the "tune" of $5300.

    I'm not sure what to do, especially if they fix it and one year later it happens again--post warranty. I am checking around to see if I can find a reputable mechanic (possibly an oxymoron) and buy a rebuilt transmission and have him install it.

    Thanks for sharing. Anyone else with a similar problem/situation I would appreciate how you handled it.

    Thanks,

    Mike
  • pee_geepee_gee Member Posts: 2
    I got my car back today from the dealer and there was no charge. It only took them 2 days to do the job. I really don't notice any difference driving it, but I was stuck in traffic on the way home from work tonight and the problem never happened. I think I will take a look underneath just to make sure there are some new shiny parts. I forgot to ask what the warranty is on the new tranny since i now have over 119,800 miles and that magical 120K will be here by the weekend.
  • allpro1allpro1 Member Posts: 1
    My 2003 Murano is currently sitting at Nissan with a bad transfer case. Can't decide what the real options are. What reimbursement plan are you talking about? I've heard of the 120k free Trans replacement. We have 120,850 miles and they insist it is just the transfer case. They want over 3k and we can't find anyone else to touch it. Never, ever again will I buy a Nissan product!!
  • eleratorelerator Member Posts: 7
    According to my information, the transmissions aren't rebuildable like the ones with planetary gears, etc.
  • jasminegirljasminegirl Member Posts: 1
    Your story is almost word for word what is going on with my 2004 Murano about 70k miles. On starting up first time for the day it will not accelerate higher than 20mph for several minutes, making a loud noise and having a slight grindy feel on the gas pedal. It will gradually go up to 40mph and then sticks again. Dealer could not replicate the problem, car stayed overnight for another attempt to replicate on a cold start- no luck. I even went on a ride along with the technician who showed their diagnostic instruments were not picking up any trouble and he revved the engine and gave no indication he felt any lag at all. It's a daily problem for me and I don't know what to do.
  • mikesmuranomikesmurano Member Posts: 118
    It's the transmission.

    Trust me.
  • bikerforlifebikerforlife Member Posts: 5
    Don't be so sure it's the transmission. We thought the same thing and so did 2 dealers until one started taking the exhaust apart to get at the transmission and found junk falling out of the exhaust and realized the catalytic converters were both burnt out and blown and plugging the exhaust. The engine would rev like mad but wouldn't produce any power.
  • mikenmiami2011mikenmiami2011 Member Posts: 3
    I feel your pain, nothing more frustrating with a car and you can't figure out exactly what the problem is. As much as I wanted it to be something simple (inexpensive) I had to go ahead and replace the transmission. I ordered one (used) from LKQ who is a broker for parts. I "think" I found a good transmission shop which is local, hard to find since not everyone wants to deal with a CVT transmission. I left town for a week came back expecting my Murano to be fixed and when I called the mechanic who installed he said they sent a bad transmission. I'm now waiting to see what LKQ will do to correct the situation.

    I'd have sh*t-canned my Murano had I known I'd have to go through all this to get it back in good running condition. Now, I'll have put about $5K into it for new tires (not cheap, as you all know) tune-up and having some other things fixed. I am hoping to get a working transmission in the next week and if all goes well hold on to the Murano for another year.

    Good luck with your situation, trust me this has been very aggravating for me.

    My best,

    Mike
  • jesseleejesselee Member Posts: 3
    Wife called me this morning( 2004 Nissan Murano ) was not running right so she pulled over. Went and drove it home a mile away. The car idles fine runs fine until about 2000 rpm and the acceleration is non existant after 30-40 Mph and sounds like some considerable noise coming from intake manifold possibly. Hoping its nothing to do with the tranny.Any thoughts would help please!!
  • mikesmuranomikesmurano Member Posts: 118
    edited February 2011
    It is possible that your CAT has disintigrated. When the CAT's on a Murano overheat the ceramics that line the CAT crumble and fall down into the exhaust pipe.

    This will create excessive back pressure and eventually may crack the exhaust manifold. You don't want to run to long on a cracked mainfold because the pistons can suck cold air back into the cylinder which will cause you valves to burn up or your piston rings (major engine repair).

    If it is the tranny making noise, the damage is already done.

    Get it in and have it checked.

    Luck to you! BTW, if you get it fixed get rid of the car.
  • jesseleejesselee Member Posts: 3
    I havent heard any noise from the tranny so I was guessing it was the cat but the problem is that the Murano seems to have 3 of them. I appreciate the response and I'd much rather the cat be the problem over the tranny but definitely want to unload the car after I fix it after reading all these complaints!and thanx for your evaluation much appreciated.
  • mgrobersonmgroberson Member Posts: 1
    I have a 2003 Nissan Murano and if I would have searched on reviews, I would have never bought a NIssan and never will again. They have CVT "transmissions" which means they are good on gas but if one goes bad you cannot repair with parts, you have to buy a whole transmission which I was just given an estimate for by Nissan Michael Jordan in Durham of $4300.00 - I have had to replace two catalitic converters!! piece of crap!! good luck with your problems I'M GOING TO BUY A HONDA OR TOYOTA FROM THIS POINT ON!! The transmission has a warranty of 120,000 miles -- this has been extended once! so that should tell you something there. My car has 125,000 they will not consider replacing mine! I'm pissed...
  • 17inches17inches Member Posts: 5
    Serial problems with the catalytic converters are typically caused by bad gas or something in the injection control. Worth a check.

    About Honda or Toyota, I owned a 2005 Honda Accord (brand-new) and sold the thing on 2007 because it had unforgivable squeaks, rattles and finishing problems that plagued it from the lot. It had the V6, which is some finicky unit as well (specially the ones fitted with VCM) , which is what made me choose a Toyota Sienna over a Honda Odissey back a few years ago.
  • jesseleejesselee Member Posts: 3
    Well turns out you were right. The cats are bad well at least one of the 3. Just gonna replace all three not cheap but better than the alternative. found all three cats basically a whole new exhaust for under $750 just gotta fork over money to have someone install it. thanks for your advice it was a savior.
  • rickyqrickyq Member Posts: 3
    Where did you get your exhaust parts from? I need to replace all 4 o2 sensors all the cats and the y pipe front section
  • jesselee1jesselee1 Member Posts: 1
    Right off of ebay. Type in Nissan murano catalytic converter and there will be many to choose from.got all mine shipped for $715 for all of what you need.
  • murano_ripoffmurano_ripoff Member Posts: 2
    I bought a fully loaded 2004 Murano AWD SL in 2008 at 34K miles. I bought an extended warranty. The following items were fixed under warranty:

    a) driver seat frame replaced - comon problem with murano
    b) engine mount replaced
    c) tie rod on right front tire replaced
    d) oil gasket replaced
    e) horn malfunctioned

    Last month Feb 2011, at 102K I paid $300 to replace a seal in engine.

    March 2011 the car made awful noises. I had it towed to dealer. Dealer told me rear differential disintegrated. I kept up with all servicing through dealer. Differential was serviced at 60K. The cost of rear differential is $2300.

    Four days later dealership notified me the transfer case needs to be replaced. The cost is $3500.

    Did I mention the engine is buring oil? Engine is burning 1qt of oil per thusand miles.

    2004 Nissan Murano SL AWD is junk!

    I called Nissan twice to have them help with the issues. These problems happened under warranty 100K. Nissan should stand behind their car. However, Nissan refuses to help.
  • 17inches17inches Member Posts: 5
    As one should suspect, it is rare that someone will part with a nice 3-year old low-mile loaded SUV without reason.

    With the cushion of those R18/65 tires, the combination from #a through #d somehow indicates this car has hit the mother of all potholes at the hands of the previous owner. Engine mounts and tie rods don't simply malfunction after 3-4 years.

    You state the car is burning through oil, that it had an oil gasket replaced and then an engine seal. I am somehow suspecting the previous owner missed a couple of oil changes...by a lot...

    You state Nissan refuses to help, but as long as you are sharing the situation, what is their assessment of the situation and why do they refuse to cover the repairs?
  • rickyqrickyq Member Posts: 3
    Which oil gasket was replaced? The oil burning is common mine started when it was at 97k still had warrenty but dealer brush it off until it ran out of warranty. Next will be your wheel bearings another common problem the exhaust o2 sensors and cat, noisy fuel pressure regulator. :cry:
  • murano_ripoffmurano_ripoff Member Posts: 2
    The previous owner leased the car. Due to low mileage the dealership allowed me to buy an extended warranty. I can't speak for previous owner. However I performed maintenance at dealer on regular basis. I had car from 34K to currently at 103K.

    Nissan says the car is out of warranty and will not help repair. However, this car did not just go bad at 103K. The problems happened within the warranty and just manifested themselves at this point. The issue is the 2004 Murano AWD SL is poorly manufactured. This a $30,000 car. Does it make any sense that major components on the car fail at 100K miles? I expected to get at least 200K.

    My only recourse is to trade it in, accept whatever I get and walk away from it. I can't speak for other Nissan's. However the problems I experienced with the Murano; from the driver seat to rear differential and transfer case needing repair are strong indications that the 2004 model year is unreliable.
  • jurnijurni Member Posts: 7
    Thank you!!!!! I thought it was just me. Your post put it all in prospective for me. My 2003 Murano At about 122,000 miles (January 2010) I had the same problem and a problem with the transfer case. :sick: Both replaced/fixed $5k later. Now 8 years & 135,000 the same issue, again. I am going to look for a new car this weekend. I guess I wore her out but I thought Nissan was one that would last with me but I guess not.
  • mikesmuranomikesmurano Member Posts: 118
    edited March 2011
    I don't think you wore her out. It has been my observation and experience that Nissan builds "JUNK"!

    I have a Toyota 4Runner with 255,000 miles now and just had the transmission fluid changed and checked over. No problems! It still has the original transmission and torque converter.

    I also have a Acura TL with 120,000 miles. Original tranny. No issues.

    I also have a 2002 Chrysler TC van. 178,000 miles on a rebuilt tranny at 90K. No issues.

    I also have a 1972 Cutlass Supreme auto tranny (original) 155K miles - No issues.

    Yep. It's Nissan!
  • allykatallykat Member Posts: 3
    Traded in my Murano today!!! Free at last worst car ever!!!!!!!!!!!
  • unhappy34unhappy34 Member Posts: 8
    Getting rid of your Murano is the only time you will be happy to take a beating. It truly does make life good again. It's been a year since we got rid of ours. No more transfer case/cvt worries!

    Too bad because otherwise I really enjoyed my Murano. Never again.
  • ihatenissanihatenissan Member Posts: 10
    Agreed we got rid of ours too, buying that vehicle was like investing with Bernie Madoff. I still can't beleive Nissan has not reimbursed for the transfer case. I really thought once they extended the warranty and reimbursed for the transmission they would do the same with the transfer case.

    What a bad investment that Murano was. I agree I did like driving it, just didn't like forking out $4,500 when the vehicle only had 68,000 miles on it and was a $35K vehicle!
  • mikesmuranomikesmurano Member Posts: 118
    Congratulations! You are finally free from the Murano curse!

    I initially liked my Murano also. It drove well for the first year.

    It was all downhill after that.

    Never going back - No more Nissans!

    We should have a party!
  • 2005muranojunk2005muranojunk Member Posts: 2
    Hi. My name is Susan and I need help. Here goes the story.. about 2 weeks ago I had my oil changed and tranny flushed by the dealer. no more than 20ml driving the what I thought was the tranny went. So I called the dealler and told them about the noise I heard and told them the car wasn't drivable, they told me to drive it in anyway. got about a down the road I wouldn't drive the "MO" anymore...the noise was so bad. Well the dealer sends a tow truck bring it to the dealler..They tell me they are replacing the tranny under warranty. I"m like oh good..

    Well now a week later and after a couple of phone calls from them last week saying what other repairs should be done...like oil pan is starting to rust..Like the mechanic who changed the oil should of said something then when he did the full service point check that was suppose to be done. Well anyway now that the tranny is back in they are saying that, that was not the problme it's the TRANSFER CASE...What????!!!!!!! how the hell can the machanic not know what the hell to look for.

    ok before this gets to long...How can I get nissan or the dealer to cover the cost. I am not about to shell out 1700.00 for their incompantance
  • 2005muranojunk2005muranojunk Member Posts: 2
    Thanks so much to the General Manager at my dealer, He is making things right. Should be getting the Mo back today
  • mew012mew012 Member Posts: 2
    I have a 2010 Nissan Murano SL NEW. This car leaked from they night I brought it home from the dealership. It smelled of oil inside the cabin, and they tried to tell me it is was nothing. Two weeks in they changed the right axel seal , or so they said. Still has a leak. Went in for an oil change last week @ 8,000 miles, and said check the leak. Well now they tell me it's the transfer case and has to be replaced. :cry: I am driving to Florida at the end of the week, so I hope they have it repaired by then, I don't think it would be safe to drive that far without the repair. I had been driving Subaru's since 1998, and switched to Nissan. BIG mistake! Can't wait until i am out of my lease!
  • kcjim888kcjim888 Member Posts: 6
    My wife is in love with a Murano. It seems like a good size to step down from the 2000 Odyssey we have used to 175k miles. And we are in process to get a 2007 one - probably middle of next week from a Nissan dealer - so called "Certified" with 31k miles. The Odys were known for transmission issues, but when we got ours (used in 2003 with 45k on the clock) the first thing we did was add a tranny cooler (for towing) but we got an aftermarket one that was about 3x the size of the over priced Honda part. No tranny issues for us at all and we put about 125k on with the cooler in place. SO back to the Murano... I have read this thread, but nothing stuck out as a root cause (granted could have missed it) other than "bad design". If it is heat as a potential culprit, perhaps due to that "bad design", I am thinking a repeat of the additional tranny cooler may be what the doctor ordered for the Murano. I may do it anyway - but wanted to get advice from the forum. If that made any sense - probably would not hurt.
  • kiwigalkiwigal Member Posts: 8
    I had to get my Transfer Case Assembly rebuilt just after the warranty ran out! We discovered the catalytic converter (one of them) was bad at the same time.. Unfortunately a friend (well he was a friend) whom I believe is a very good mechanic -- he is a mechanic by trade did it for me to help me save some money and it only lasted 6 months and the thing blew up again so I am attributing the second time to some kind of error made the first time. However, Nissan did extend the warranty on their transmissions up to 120K and sent a form out with the letter offering to reimburse for any transmission work done if the car was under 120K; BUT I have never heard anything about transfer case/CVT recalls and I see a LOT of complaints about them... my mechanic suggested I just write to them and let them know otherwise how are they really going to know there are problems if we don't complain... any suggestions...
  • ihatenissanihatenissan Member Posts: 10
    I would agree with your friend. I actually completed the Nissan claim form issued for the transmission even though it was the transfer case. They contacted my husband and said it was on file and if they decide to do anything about the transfer case, they have our information. I would suggest doing the same thing. I also issued a complaint with the National traffic safety board, I think that's what it is called.
  • kiwigalkiwigal Member Posts: 8
    Thank you... I will do the same including writing a letter to the National Traffic Safety Board...
  • bkendbkend Member Posts: 3
    I bought a2003 Murano in '08 and it drove fine until last fall. On the interstate it felt like I put the car in low gear. It almost threw me into the steering wheel. Since then it will surge, rev up the rpm's or just lose power and sit there. This has happened at least a dozen times over the last 8-9 months. Never once has there been a code or a light come on telling me what the problem may be. I got online and read these forums and see that there are many cvt problems with Muranos. I take it to the dealer and tell him what is happening and about all the problems others are having. He tells me the warranty has been extended to 120,000 miles and mine has 118,500. But after him having the car for a week and checking it out, he says he can't duplicate it and without a code he can't work on it. I notify Nissan about the problem and file a complaint. I got an email saying thank you. Today, I almost ran over my wife and granddaughter as i was pulling up to pick them up in front of a store the car lunged and rpm's revved up. I had to slam on the brakes and put it in park to get it to stop. The engine continued to race. Again, no codes. 100 yards before we get home, the car loses power and creeps into the driveway, and finally with these codes: slip, vcd off,service engine soon, ABS. I turned the car off and tried to restart. It wont even turn over. nothing, nada, zip, zero. 128,000 miles and my car is stuck in the driveway. How nice it would have been if the codes would have shown up the first 24 times it happened. What a piece of crap!! Can't wait to see what this is going to cost me! Any chance Nissan will replace free of charge since I took it up there before with the same problem????
  • mikesmuranomikesmurano Member Posts: 118
    edited May 2011
    Bkend,

    Your problem is not unusual. I had many of the same symptoms ocurring in the same mileage range.

    Another lady (I read about from an NTSB report) had the same problem and her car, acting almost demon possessed, drove up the back of a slant bed tow truck at high speed, flipped over landing on the roof and the engine continued to race and the transmission was engaged.

    I would file a complaint with the NTSB. These frickin cars are dangerous!

    Is there a way to return the car to the dealer? Does your state have any lemon law provisions?

    I will try to locate the NTSB file number of the case above and post it here.

    Thank God your family did not get hurt ( :mad: ).
  • bkendbkend Member Posts: 3
    I got my Murano towed to the dealership and they called and told me it was the IPDM. Intelligence Power Distribution Module. I doubted this was the problem but probably a side effect of the real problem. A new IPDM cost me $820 with tax and labor. The car ran like a charm for the first 50 miles and then it started doing the exact same thing as before. (see message 571) What do I do now. I know the CVT transmission is the root cause. And it will cost me an extra $4,000 if I am lucky!! Mikes Murano, did you ever find the NHSB number for the other murano complaint?
  • mikesmuranomikesmurano Member Posts: 118
    edited May 2011
    I really think that the techs at the dealerships are flying blind.

    My dad used to own Ford & Chrysler dealerships and they receive regular technical bulletins for each model that they support.

    The bulletins are not always accurate and the dealerships have no other means to analyze problems today. They rely on the diagnostic tools and systems which can be very convoluted; esp. the Murano - that has so many electronic modules to deal with.

    Nissan's products, I discovered, are poorly emgineered & poorly manufactured.

    Even if they find the root cause, which is probably defective engineering, you are still stuck with a car that is a ticking time bomb.

    I honostly recommend selling the car and moving to a vehicle that has a better reliability history.

    I kept wanting to believe that my Murano would be good to go after the last expensive repair. Then six months would go by and another $2000 issue would come up.

    Seriously, cut your losses and get out while you can.

    At some point we all encounter a vehicle like the Murano. There is no shame. The smart thing is to walk away.

    If you want to see folks with real heart burn, read the problems on the Nissan Rogue. Another bucket of bolts.
  • laudielaudie Member Posts: 1
    I am so mad..I hate Nissan. I have a 2006 Murano at 120,000 miles. My transmission is gone. I called the dealership on Monday May 2nd and they couldn't get me in until May 7th. By this time, the milage was up to 121,226. After countless called to Nissan's regional team, they finaly said that they will NOT cover it. I am so p***'d off. Doesn't anyone have any advice for me? :sick:
  • conndriver16conndriver16 Member Posts: 3
    I had to replace the transmission on my 2003 Murano at just over 100,000 miles to the tune of $5K. Then the transmission the dealer put in failed immediately and they replaced it again, but it was only guaranteed for 20,000 miles, so I traded the Murano in for a Toyota. Then, a few months later, I get a letter from Nissan and forms to fill out that added up to proving that I did own the car at the time the transmission failed, that I paid for a new transmission, and next thing I knew they reimbursed me for everything. So, in brief, my advice would be to go to Nissan directly, though you may want to talk to your dealer. Obviously, the only way Nissan knew to contact me was because they got information from the dealer.
  • ihatenissanihatenissan Member Posts: 10
    Yes we did the same thing, traded the Murano in on a Toyota.

    Is there a facebook page about the Murano and the issues? I'm not that facebook savy but perhaps if we all join and I'm sure there are even more consumers out there screwed by this transfer/CVT issue.

    Over a year later, I'm still bitter about spending $4,500 on a transfer case, when it is obvious it was an issue that should have been handled as a recall!
  • heather31heather31 Member Posts: 1
    Hi all, I'm new and came to this board looking because I have 2010 Murano with 11,000 miles. The transfer case went bad and I just had it replaced, I have still smelled the burning oil smell and had it rechecked again today. I was told it was fine and there is nothing wrong with the car. I've been reading all these problems with the transfer case and transmission. Can you tell me if the problems still continue once the part has been replaced?

    I have the oportunity to trade this vehicle without a loss and I'm not sure what to do, if this is going to be an ongoing problem then I'm going to trade the car. If not then I'll keep it. Any help or advise would be greatly appreciated.....Thanks!!!
  • bdymentbdyment Member Posts: 573
    This has been a problem with the Murano and if you can get out without a loss I would jump at the chance. As long as it not with another CVT transmission.
  • mikesmuranomikesmurano Member Posts: 118
    These cars are garbage.

    A class action law suite needs to be initiated!

    I cannot believe that folks continue to buy a car model that is riddled with such problems.

    Nissan is the most pathetic auto manufacturer ever.

    Get rid of this car as fast as you can! Read all of my threads.

    I spent in excess of $12,500 in repairs including a replaced CVT & case.

    Whatever you do, DONOT buy another Nissan! Trade for anything else.

    :lemon: :lemon: :lemon: :lemon: :lemon:
  • smarty666smarty666 Member Posts: 1,503
    That is what you all get for buying the 1st Gen CVT, which was a new mass market technology for Nissan. That is why I waited several years to they came out with the 2nd Gen version which is more refined and has much less problems!

    Never buy a 1st year model or any model from any manufactures when they are using a new technology that they never had before.
  • mikesmuranomikesmurano Member Posts: 118
    edited May 2011
    Smarty666,

    Sorry. Your words & view on this issue are not at all acceptable.

    Many first year vehicles are highly successfull, and DONOT display the problems the Muranos are exihibiting.

    If you pay attention to the threads here, one would observe that you are now seeing the the same problems with the CVT in later models as well.

    I checked, AND, the 2009 - 2011 Muranos are still using the same CVT tranny case and same basic transmission design. SO, Nissan has decided to continue to perpetuate the problem by buidling the same garbage that they have.

    The intelligent observer would note that Nissan is making a ton of money off of suckers who think that a $6000 transmission replacment is a good investment.

    The Murano is crap from 2003 - infinity. It is that simple.

    The safest bet for all consumers is to avoid Nissan alltogether!

    :lemon: :lemon: :lemon: :lemon: :lemon:
  • smarty666smarty666 Member Posts: 1,503
    The problem is Mike, your generalizing and trying to lump all of Nissan into this category.

    Myself and thousands upon thousands of others have had no issues with the CVT thus far, some people with just as many miles as you and others. In almost 23k miles on my Maxima, I have had not one issue with the CVT. It has performed smoothly, no jerking motions, no hesitations, problems accelerating, and excellent fuel economy.

    The problem is, you only give one side of the story. The 2nd Gen CVT that was introduced starting in 2009 has had far less issues and complaints. A sampling of the few dozen to maybe few hundred of people who had CVT issues on here is only a small % of the total vehicles Nissan has sold since introducing the CVT.

    Some of us come on here just to balance out all the negativity put things into perspective and when you go posting on multiple discussions that Nissan's are trash and trying to throw in scare tactics to bad mouth an entire brand and tell people not to buy them, that does not go to help make yourself give any more credibility to your situation. I feel bad for you and what you had to go through, but its better to try to keep the analysis balanced. There are plenty of us who have had no issues with the CVT along with tens of thousands of others.
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