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2009 - 2010 Nissan Murano

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  • kwebergkweberg Member Posts: 1
    Hello!

    I read in one of the threads at this forum that someone was getting an Ipod Integration Kit for their Murano SL? Did anyone ever post what the part number is or where it can be purchased from?

    I just got my new 2009 Nissan Murano SL AWD last week with the representation from the salesman that I would be able to connect my Ipod (as well as my vehicle was supposed to have a 6-CD Changer). Well, no 6-CD Changer was in the car because they gave me a vehicle with Navigation (which I did not want). Anyway, I could not locate an Ipod auxiliary input, and was now told that what I have is a Compact Flash Drive. And, my husband was nice enough to get me an Ipod Classic for the purpose of using it in my new vehicle. So, just curious if someone could tell me how to get the Ipod working for the Murano SL? Thanks a bunch!
  • ukkoukko Member Posts: 23
    We picked up our Murano recently and were surprised at the refined design and ride. From the test drive to now owning the vehicle my impressions are much more impressed. The ride is taunt but smooth. We have the TL in graphite and black leather seats. I noticed, on a sunny day, during a test drive of another TL, with a tan interior, the bright reflections were distracting. The black interior seems to allow the exterior environment to appear more focused and clear. Our previous vehicle was a 2006 Honda Pilot. The graph on the backup camera screen allows one to judge distance to less than a foot. Compared to the Pilot, the Murano is in a different class except for storage space. We have most of the packages except for navigation so the vehicle is really comfortable in all ways.
  • reddevil4reddevil4 Member Posts: 17
    Welcome to the Murano family. The wife and I joined the Murano family a year ago in April when we purchased our 2009 Murano SL (AWD) brillant silver with black interior with leather front heated seats, dual moon roofs, hands free blue tooth, and navigation system. Like you mentioned the handleing is fantastic and with the AWD it handles great in the snow. The ride is also fantastic so smooth and you never feel it shift with the new cvt transmission. The more you drive it the more you Love it !!!!!!
    Enjoy
  • ggottbergggottberg Member Posts: 1
    Just traded off my 2004 Murano for a 2009. Before I traded in my 2004, the grille started to bubble. The 2004 was way out of warranty, but I thought I would give Nissan a call at 1-800-647-7261 to ask what they would do if any thing about this problem. To make a long story short, the grille was replaced 3 months ago, Nissan replaced the grille at no charge to me, without any problems.
  • ukkoukko Member Posts: 23
    Thanks for your note. Your silver Murano with the black interior is really sharp. My previous Pilots were all silver and we just wanted a change.

    I just received an email from a friend that sells Nissan's in Helsinki. He said the TV program evaluators were surprised by the Murano's quality and ride and equalled it with Mercedes, BMW, and Audi. The price for a Murano in Helsinki is about 70,000 euros.

    Just thought the foreign note would be of interest.

    Cheers and happy driving.
  • kazvolinskykazvolinsky Member Posts: 12
    Funny.I never drove Audi.BMW-yes-hated it.Very uncomfy car-reminds Infinity-only worse.Mercedes-450-I drove several times-nothing special.O.K.at the most.Nissan Murano feels like Mercedes-agree-which does not compliment either.paid for my-LE with gadgets 37 with tax.70,000EU-3 times US price.interesting why-sounds like Israel or Russia.price fixing on government level.I any case-I personally find it a collection of flaws.It is a frustrating experience.specially my last experience with navigation system which was telling me that i was 19 miles away from my destination point after i have arrived , after it took me on a 25 miles extra trip through 4 tolls to the same destination we used several times prior.And that after a trip to a town which according to the same navigation-does not exist.Thanks god-nobody was sitting in the back-because if somebody is sitting there-forget about being able to check blind spots.It is quite a challenge even without passengers-unless one constatntly manipulates the mirrors.
  • pablovgbpablovgb Member Posts: 1
    Hi,

    I don't know if you got an answer in the meantime. If thought my Murano (2009) should show that, as several rentals and an Equinox I had for business show the song and artist when the station has RDS (but is also depends on the station). I tried the same stations that had it on the Murano and it only gave the name of the station.

    Perhaps this is a RED "Lite". Cheers

    Paul
  • dbo2dbo2 Member Posts: 1
    Nissan is offering cash back or 2.9% financing. I have a deal on the table for a SL with leather, premium pkg, tech pkg, dual moonroof, car mats, cargo mat, door sill lights roof rails. I have gotten the dealer down to 32,132 not including tax etc with that added total price would be 32185. I made a 30,000 proposal which they would not take. What is reasonable?
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    Check out the Nissan Murano Prices Paid and Buying Experience discussion for recent deals from other owners.
  • CrochetladyCrochetlady Member Posts: 3
    I purchased my SL 2009 last February and got everything you listed except the cargo mat for an out the door price of $33,500. But I also got 4 free oil changes and lifetime car washes (maybe not so free considering your price).
  • daryll44daryll44 Member Posts: 307
    My friend, the Muranophile, said that all LE's come with performance tires that wear out fast. I had this problem with other higher end cars and DO NOT wanna do this again. That being said, I want a Murano with leather, roof but not necessarily the NAV and/or DVD.

    Is the tire thingie true? And if so what are my alternatives?
  • jayriderjayrider Member Posts: 3,602
    Don't know how they wear but could cost $250 per installed and balanced. Ask the dealer how much a set costs. 20" tires aren't cheap but if your paying 35k for a car you've got the money for new shoes from time to time. :cry:
  • reddevil4reddevil4 Member Posts: 17
    I don't know about the tire wear of the Performance Tires on the LE models but I heard earlier in the year that some of the LE owners with 20" rims were having vibration problems. I have the SL (AWD) model and haven't had any problem with tire wear or vibrations but then again the SL model dosen't have 20" rims.
  • SamBK81SamBK81 Member Posts: 5
    No, unfortunately, no one ever got back to me about the wind noise. It's very odd and very annoying. It also seems to be sporadic. I am still trying to figure out if it's coming from the lower part of the windshield or the window/door. If anyone has resolved this, please let me know.
  • derbydudederbydude Member Posts: 2
    How did you solve your vibration problem?
    I test drove a new 2009 SL and the ride was sensational. Then I went to buy a new LE and there was a vibration throughout the vehicle. I could feel it in the floor, on the steering wheel and in the seat. It occurred at all speeds and during acceleration or coasting.
    I really want this particular car and color and this is the only one around within 100 miles that we checked.
    Anyone knowing how to solve this problem please let me know.
    Thank you.
  • ronswmronswm Member Posts: 9
    I also had that vibration problem. I finally took it in for diagnosis. My service manager said that the wheels needed balancing...even though it was a new veh w/new tires, he said it can go out of balance.

    Well, happy to report, it solved my problem. No more vibrating at any speed.

    Not saying it will fix ea owners problem, but worth a check.
  • 09muranoslawd09muranoslawd Member Posts: 10
    I purchased my 09 SL AWD in Sept 08. I noticed after a few weeks that the engine would make a squealing noise when I was accelerating lightly and the RPM was between 1,000 and 2,000. I just took it in finally to have it looked at on May 4th because it was really starting to bother me. The dealership test drove other 09's and claimed it was a normal sound from what they could tell. I filed a complaint with Nissan's consumer affairs and was told the same from them...its normal. Is anyone else having this problem? I find it completely irritating that I am being told a squealing engine on a brand new car is normal??
  • kjsmittykjsmitty Member Posts: 25
    Every and I mean every Nissan I have purchased had a bad balancing job done at the factory. Two of the most current Nissan's had bad tires from the factory. My wife's 09LE was no different. Had to have the tires balanced after the first week. Also, check the tire pressure. Nissan pumps them up to near 50 psi for transport and sitting on the lot.

    In our case, the tires on the 09 LE aren't bad now yet not perfect. The balance is perfect yet the tires are semi-crap and aren't true - as in they were borderline bad in regards to "road force" measurements on a Hunter balancer. Will wait to install something better in the future.
  • kjsmittykjsmitty Member Posts: 25
    Do you mean a high pitch "whistle" or a different squealing sound like a bad belt??

    If you are referring to the high pitch squeal/whistle there is a Nissan Service Bulletin out for this exact noise. Our LE has the same - just haven't made it back in to have it fixed. Wife doesn't notice it either - just me with the window down etc....

    See below, your Nissan Service Dept probably doesn't even know about it because they are clueless like all other Nissan dealerships.. Many have had the procedure performed and no more whistle!!

    Good luck

    TSB# NTB08104

    For the record, the throttle body does NOT have to be replaced. Here is the fix description...straight from Nissan:

    NTB08104
    IF YOU CONFIRM A whistle noise coming from the engine during light acceleration, ACTIONS Unbolt but do not remove the electric throttle control actuator. Replace the actuator gasket. Reposition the actuator on the manifold and secure following the instructions in this Service Procedure. NOTE: The repair of this issue, if it should occur, is the repositioning of the actuator not the replacement of the gasket. The gasket is replaced because the actuator is being unbolted from the manifold.
  • mandymusikamandymusika Member Posts: 42
    Has anyone heard about this? Looks like we can get an SL with the Ipod adaptor and other LE features. Looks like the only option you can't get on the SL (that you can get on the LE) is memory seats now. Thoughts?

    2009 Nissan Murano "360 Degree Value Package" Debuts

    Nissan also announced the addition of a new "360 Degree Value Package" to the 2009 Murano lineup. Available now for a limited time on the Murano SL FWD or AWD with Premium and Leather packages, the 360 Degree Value Package adds Nissan Intelligent Key, Bluetooth(R) Hands-Free Phone System, iPod(R) adaptor, metallic-finish 18-inch alloy wheels, silver-finish roof rails and Murano's signature dual-panel moonroof. The 360 Degree Value Package is priced at $1,450, resulting in MSRPs of $33,280 (FWD) and $34,880 (AWD).

    "The Murano with 360 Degree Value Package is not only a great overall value, it offers customers some of the great features that were previously available only on the higher priced Murano LE model on the Murano SL," said Meunier. "All 2009 Nissan Muranos continue to provide buyers with an exciting middle crossover packed with substance, style and value."
  • 09muranoslawd09muranoslawd Member Posts: 10
    kjsmitty - I can not thank you enough for responding. I will be contacting the dealership tomorrow with the information you provided. And yes, it is a whistle noise. And like you said is very noticable when the window is down. Now that I know exactly when it happens I can hear it slightly with the window up if my radio is not turned up loud. But like you said also, the dealerships are clueless. Even the Nissan consumer affairs person told me she consulted with the Nissan techs and they said this is normal for this type of engine. That was on Monday the 11th. I told her that answer was unacceptable and I wanted to know why they would put such an engine in a vehicle. She was to get back to me and as of tonight (Wednesday) I have not heard back from her. I love the car aside from this one issue. Hopefully the information you provided will fix the issue.
  • shammoshammo Member Posts: 6
    I was very interested, but these are just starting to trickle out to the east coast. And by trickle I mean there's only like 20 being delivered before July 4th.

    Also since they are in limited quality and new the deals on them are not nearly as swell. I was offered one in NJ for dealer invoice, none less on one with AWD. The offer was $32,980, but I didn't like the timeframe for delivery (July 2). I also found another dealership in Ohio (I travel a lot) that was getting one in a color I liked next week, but the cheapest I could get them on price was $33,300 (MSRP 35,980). I ended up getting a SL with moonroof, premium, leather, and tech for $33,700 (MSRP 37,525) that was on the lot. The $400 more seemed like a better deal...

    All and all I'm kinda kicking myself because I want the iPod interface, but at least now I'll have the power tailgate, auto lights, and rain sensing wipers! LOL.

    What does everyone else think?
  • mom2gr8girlmom2gr8girl Member Posts: 6
    I was one of the 1st 09's on the road in my area. I have had 5 Nissan's in the past 3 years and have loved everyone of them. I have always wanted a Murano but the price was a little high.
    In December 07 we were in a car accident and the lady that hit us head-on ended up supplying us with the funds for the Murano! :blush:
    I have had it 1 year and 3 months and I HATE IT!
    I have had electrical problems after electrical problem. So bad that the Radio turns on by itself. The key being in the house! :confuse:
    I am currently fighting with Nissan because they do not know what is wrong with it and I am tired of being stranded because this car that I have always wanted, will not start at times!!! :lemon:

    Is anyone else having Electrical problems or is it just my dumb luck??
  • jgraminskijgraminski Member Posts: 6
    I noticed the manual "recomends" 91octane. Has anyone noticed reduced performance with 87?
  • jayriderjayrider Member Posts: 3,602
    Since I drive conservatively -- no fast starts or hard accelerations- I have no complaints with regular gas.
  • mom2gr8girlmom2gr8girl Member Posts: 6
    I have noticed 4 more miles to the gallon on the highway. In town not a big difference.
  • reddevil4reddevil4 Member Posts: 17
    I have used 87 octane in my 2009 Murano since the the start and I haven't notice any sluggish performance or pinging. I notice on one of the replies back to you that somebody said they got 4 more miles to the gallion by using 91 octane. So I have to make a trip to Utah next week so I am going to try a tank full of each octane and see if there is a difference.
  • a1m1o1a1m1o1 Member Posts: 1
    I also have the tapping sound coming from the bottom part of the windshield (2009 SL FWD). It's just about the only thing wrong with my car, but it drives me crazy. It seems to go away when the windshield is wet and the wipers are turned on a couple of times. If you figure out the issue, please post the answer. i'll do the same.
  • kjsmittykjsmitty Member Posts: 25
    It is the black plastic part (on the outside of the window) down by the wipers that sits against the window. Many have just removed and strategically placed a few pieces of felt etc. I would point it out to the dealer and have them do it.

    Cheers
  • jgraminskijgraminski Member Posts: 6
    Let me know how that test goes. The reason I posted the question was becuase when I first purchased the vehicle it seemed to be a bit more responsive on that first tank from the dealer. The next fill I noticed a slight reduction in acceleration when I used 87. Maybe my imagination who knows. I also don't know what kind of gas they used at the dealer.

    I am still on the second tank of gas and was thinking of trying 91 on my next fill up. I've owned the car now for just a few weeks.

    thanks for your responce,

    John
  • dennisgdennisg Member Posts: 12
    My wife and I just bought a beautiful new 2009 two days ago from a Nissan dealer near Tacoma, WA. It's an LE model, equipped with everything except nav. We paid $33k, and couldn't be happier with the car.
  • reddevil4reddevil4 Member Posts: 17
    I just got back from my Utah trip and tried the 87 octane and 91 octane. I got one more mile to the gallon with the 91 octane thats all, but I have to admit by the time I tried the 91 octane i was in the middle of Nevada and driving at 80 miles an hour and not 65 miles per hour. Maybe if I would of drove both octanes at 65 maybe the 91 octane would have gotten 3 or 4 miles to the gallon. I'll be honest with you though I didn't notice any better pickup or performance with the 91 octane so I think I will just stay with the 87 octane.
  • phxsunsphxsuns Member Posts: 3
    I am having that problem too. My 2009 Nissan Murano SL AWD (16k miles), is currently at a Nissan dealership because I have been stranded 3 times. The Murano would not start, just went dead without warning. The first time it died, I replaced the battery. The second and third time it died- twice in one day 150 miles away from home while we were camping. All three times have been on hiking trips in Northern Arizona. The dealership said they can't find anything wrong so I have contacted Nissan and they are having a district tech look into the problem. They told me they haven't heard of this problem before...
  • reddevil4reddevil4 Member Posts: 17
    Sorry to hear about the problem you are having but I would be interested in hearing back from you after the factory rep finisheses with the dianoess of your Murano. I have the 2009 Murano SL AWD with (20k miles) and knock on wood I haven't had any problems yet. Maybe it is something to do with the onboard computor that dosen't show a malfunction when tested.
  • mom2gr8girlmom2gr8girl Member Posts: 6
    Good luck with that - I am actually fighting with Nissan with the Lemon Law! I do have to say, document every thing and start calling now. Don't let it become a Major Issue with it because it is getting worse and worse! It is leaving me stranded almost every week instead of once in a blue moon.
    If you have to fight it with Nissan good luck with that because their customer service SUCKS!!! I have corporate e-mail address if you need them because the tech and nissan tech specialist do not know what is causing the problem.

    Paula :lemon: :lemon: :lemon:
  • phxsunsphxsuns Member Posts: 3
    HI - sure I will take the corporate email address, I want to get everyone involved. This is my first Nissan experience. I don't have a good feeling about this because they won't even provide a rental car until they can diagnose the problem... How long have you had this issue? Seems to me Nissan wouldn't want to be liable if the car stalled somewhere and became a safety liability..
  • pbj3pbj3 Member Posts: 5
    the Murano S has the Start/Stop button to turn engine on/off... have you noticed that if you pull out the key fob and DO NOT PUSH START/STOP BUTTON the engine will stay on? And if you park in the garage and do not hear that the quiet engine is still on, you will kill your entire family with Carbon Monoxide!!!! And our Nissan mechanic confirms that the design is correct... i have written to Nissan... NO ANSWER!!! :mad:
  • keycrusaderkeycrusader Member Posts: 3
    My first suggestion then would be first to not even bother putting the key fob in the dash. Keep it in your pocket. Then when you get out of the car and try to lock it, the car will beep and tell you the car is still on.

    My second suggestion would be to not leave your car running in your garage. I know that it's hard to hear the engine on the Murano. That's one of the great things about that car. The other great thing is the keyless ignition.

    This is NOT a design flaw. The place you put your key fob is only for storage. It has nothing to do with turning on and off your car. It just takes some getting used to.

    Please don't kill your family. Just get used to turning your car off when you pull in the garage. I've actually turned my car off on accident when going to turn off the radio because I'm so used to the feature.
  • jgraminskijgraminski Member Posts: 6
    Interesting-I found very similiar results. I've tried 87 and 91 and found almost no difference with mileage. Although I do think the higher octane gives the car a bit more pep but it's certainly not worth the extra money to by 91 octane. I find it hard to believe someone got 4 miles more to the gallon.
  • jayhawk70jayhawk70 Member Posts: 56
    The Key Port "slot" is for use when the battery dies in the Intelligent Key. (or if it otherwise quits working.) You can open the car with the Mechanical Key inside the Intelligent Key, and plugging the Intelligent Key into that slot will allow the push button to start the car.

    See page 5-11 of your owners manual.

    --jayhawk
  • mom2gr8girlmom2gr8girl Member Posts: 6
    I think I have finally gotten someones attention at Nissan. I am going today to pick out a new car. It might take a week to get everything settled but the Nissan rep finally called me on her own to give me an update. The vehicle was towed again ( 8 times now) and I actually got a loaner car this time!!!!! Keep you fingers crossed for me so I won't have to hire the attorney after all.
  • medtechmedtech Member Posts: 21
    Does anyone know how to get this function to work? I'm stumped
  • phxsunsphxsuns Member Posts: 3
    Good Luck! Do they know what the problem is?
  • shammoshammo Member Posts: 6
    Just turn the wipers on to intermittent. From there the wipers take over. It's in the manual in section 2 (can't remember the page).
  • pbj3pbj3 Member Posts: 5
    the Murano S model does not have the Intellikey feature... you MUST put the fob in to turn the car on with the Start/Stop button... and creatures of habit, who pull the fob out when parking as if it is an ignition key, would not naturally ALSO push the Start/Stop button... so then we have a car in a garage with the engine running... do the math...
  • mom2gr8girlmom2gr8girl Member Posts: 6
    Some of the SL's have the slot in them too! It is an added feature to have the "no key" push start. I know it is quiet and all but the car beeps at you if you leave it running and step away from it with no key!
  • mom2gr8girlmom2gr8girl Member Posts: 6
    Sorry this post snuck by me some how - LOL! They are stumped at what the problem was. They pretty much chalked it to Operator Error until the Nissan Specialist (from corporate) came down to the dealership. He and the Service manager were standing in front of the car and the lights started turning off and on! He told the service manager it was possessed!
  • amybruamybru Member Posts: 1
    I have the nav in my '09 murano but there is no compass on the rearview mirror. The only compass I could find was a tiny half red/white arrow on the nav screen. Sometimes the proper direction is pointing with the red and sometimes with the white. This is nuts - I need to know the direction I am heading. Can anyone help? Thank you.
  • ukkoukko Member Posts: 23
    There are buttons on the bottom of the rear view mirror. One of them turns the compass on and off. Give it a try. I experienced this by just testing the buttons.

    Hope this works for you.....
  • martinrrrrmartinrrrr Member Posts: 12
    I have a 2009 SL with all of the add-ons and the buttons on my mirror are the Homelink buttons, no compass.
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