2020 NISSAN MURANO Problems & Recalls
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Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Nissan Murano, INFINITI QX60, 2021 Nissan GT-R, INFINITI QX50, and Q50 vehicles. The front steering knuckle or rear axle housing may have...
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Nissan Murano vehicles. The left and/or right-hand transverse link may not have been manufactured correctly, which could result in it sep...
Claim #11682497 follow up I’ll be attaching documents below
Claim #11682497 follow up I’ll be attaching documents below
Claim #11682497 follow up I’ll be attaching documents below
Subject: Vehicle Safety Complaint – 2020 Nissan Murano, VIN [XXX] Dear NHTSA, I am submitting a formal Vehicle Safety Complaint regarding my 2020 Nissan Murano (VIN: [XXX] ) due to unresolved safety defects that match existing recalls. I have been notified of two recall campaigns affecting my veh...
Subject: Vehicle Safety Complaint – 2020 Nissan Murano, VIN [XXX] Dear NHTSA, I am submitting a formal Vehicle Safety Complaint regarding my 2020 Nissan Murano (VIN: [XXX] ) due to unresolved safety defects that match existing recalls. I have been notified of two recall campaigns affecting my veh...
Subject: Vehicle Safety Complaint – 2020 Nissan Murano, VIN [XXX] Dear NHTSA, I am submitting a formal Vehicle Safety Complaint regarding my 2020 Nissan Murano (VIN: [XXX] ) due to unresolved safety defects that match existing recalls. I have been notified of two recall campaigns affecting my veh...
The seatbelts are starting to stick so it makes it hard to try and pull it to latch.
My 2020 Nissan Murano sl has 35k miles and the rear shocks are defective. The defect has already ruin a new set of tires with humps. This should be a manufactured recall.
Slowly over time it is becoming harder to turn the wheel, making a loud clumping voice when I turn the wheel a certain direction.
Slowly over time it is becoming harder to turn the wheel, making a loud clumping voice when I turn the wheel a certain direction.
Driver seat belt latch starting to stick and not latch properly
My sunroof exploded but I don't know why. There was no warning. Might have been a rock but I didn't see one. I had the sunroof closed but the fabric cover was open for light. I heard an explosive noise and then glass started raining in. I closed the fabric cover to keep the glass out of the passen...
The car keeps braking like I've been in an accident when I travel under an overpass. It doesn't do it every time, just sometimes. I've had it at the dealer, Don Moore in Owensboro, Ky. and since it doesn't show any codes they can't/won't do anything about it. I don't feel safe driving this car fo...
The car keeps braking like I've been in an accident when I travel under an overpass. It doesn't do it every time, just sometimes. I've had it at the dealer, Don Moore in Owensboro, Ky. and since it doesn't show any codes they can't/won't do anything about it. I don't feel safe driving this car fo...
I was driving my vehicle on the freeway at a speed of 60 mph when all of a sudden the sun roof part of my panoramic roof shattered all over my interior of my car and myself. It blew up all over me and was quite disturbing let alone could of caused an accident or glass could of cut my eyes. I was q...
The hood of my car flew open while driving.
The hood of my car flew open while driving.
Suv failed to start, nothing happened when pts button pushed. Googled it found brake pedal swithch problems on nissan, some recalls on other models. Snapped switch couple of times, vehicle started. Called dealer, explained what happened, working now, they said they will order part and made appt fo...
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Murano. The contact stated while having a routine service check on the vehicle at the dealer, the mechanic became aware that the front passenger’s side headlight assembly was moist, and that water was entering the headlight assembly. The contact was informed that the...
Mileage: 84,000
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while driving with adaptive cruise control mode engaged and set at approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle accelerated independently as he was approaching a hill. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor ...
Mileage: 34,000
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while driving with adaptive cruise control mode engaged and set at approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle accelerated independently as he was approaching a hill. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor ...
Mileage: 34,000
I've only had the car 3 months and an error code for the forward collision worning light is on. The dealership said it should go off. It never did. It is malfunctioning and it automatically and without notice applied the emergency brake system when it's not needed. It gave me sort of whiplash. It do...
I've only had the car 3 months and an error code for the forward collision worning light is on. The dealership said it should go off. It never did. It is malfunctioning and it automatically and without notice applied the emergency brake system when it's not needed. It gave me sort of whiplash. It do...
I've only had the car 3 months and an error code for the forward collision worning light is on. The dealership said it should go off. It never did. It is malfunctioning and it automatically and without notice applied the emergency brake system when it's not needed. It gave me sort of whiplash. It do...
The forward collision warning is stuck on saying malfunction. Sometimes the car brakes without warning, activating the automatic emergency braking and stopping suddenly. This is dangerous.
The forward collision warning is stuck on saying malfunction. Sometimes the car brakes without warning, activating the automatic emergency braking and stopping suddenly. This is dangerous.
It has happened twice since we purchased our Murano 8 months ago. When pulling onto a divided highway you have to slow down then you accelerate to get into the lane....the transmission hesitates around 2 or 3 seconds then grabs the gear and you take off. This is very worrysome for us, both being r...
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH with the cruise control activated, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the fail...
Mileage: 18,000
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH with the cruise control activated, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the fail...
Mileage: 18,000
While driving down interstate the car's automatic collision breaking system activated and brought the car to an immediate stop. While breaking the information screen in the steering wheel area flashed red with an explanation point symbol but as soon as the breaking was done it went away and no othe...
This is a 2020 Nissan Murano S. The vehicle has been well maintained and taken to the dealership for maintenance periodically. I usually take my vehicle to either Antwerpen Nissan Clarksville or Antwerpen Nissan Security. I took my vehicle to Antwerpen Nissan Security for a transmission flush and ch...
This is a 2020 Nissan Murano S. The vehicle has been well maintained and taken to the dealership for maintenance periodically. I usually take my vehicle to either Antwerpen Nissan Clarksville or Antwerpen Nissan Security. I took my vehicle to Antwerpen Nissan Security for a transmission flush and ch...
Vehicle routinely triggers the automatic emergency braking system when approaching a certain overpass. Speeds are usually around 40 to 50 MPH. Occasionally triggers at other locations where no obstacle should be triggering it. Local Nissan dealer has inspected the system several times, including sen...
Unknown - (a)vehicle was recalled for suspension issue/repair was made (b)vibrations while accelerating (>35mph)/tires rotated and balanced - did not correct issue (c)swapped wheels and tires - still vibration - removed drive shaft and test drove with no vibration - replaced shaft (d)vibrations agai...
Yesterday, my wife and I were on I94 eastbound in heavy afternoon traffic, in the left of three lanes, and crossed from Minnesota into Wisconsin. The car was on interactive cruise control. The freeway entry to Wisconsin is a long, uphill grade and I needed to get out of the left lane in preparatio...
On Feb 26, 2022; my wife and I were driving down a Hwy in SW Georgia at approximately 60 mph and our 2020 Nissan Murano Sunroof literally exploded. The roof was fully closed at the time and the sun shade was also closed. It was like a shot gun blast. Was a good thing I was driving, had my wife b...
Mileage: 287,000
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while driving at 64 MPH, the vehicle became wobbly. The contact stated that after driving over a pothole in the roadway while she was driving on a bridge, the failure almost caused the vehicle to crash into the side of the bridge. The co...
Mileage: 19,000
WE'VE HAD THE VEHICLE OVER A YEAR AND HAVE NEVER BEEN ABLE TO GET USED TO THE FORWARD AND BACKWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE EMERGENCY BRAKING, AS IT SEEMS TO ACTIVATE FOR NO REASON AT ALL. MULTIPLE TIMES THIS HAS HAPPENED TO MY WIFE, THE PRIMARY DRIVER. SHE'S TOO ANXIOUS TO DRIVE IT ON DAYS WITH INCLEMEN...
I-95 NISSAN, a Dealership in Riviera Beach Florida received a stop sale order on this car on March 10, 2021. I went to the Dealership on 4/13/2021 to get the oil changed and tires rotated on my 2015 Nissan Murano Platinum. My existing vehicle was in perfect mechanical condition, and while I was awai...
While parallel parking, we backed into the space and when we put the car into Drive, it lurched forward at an incredible speed. We hit and pushed the car parked in front of us, hopped up onto the sidewalk, knocked down a street light, and moved a huge concrete planter. The airbags over the windshiel...
While parallel parking, we backed into the space and when we put the car into Drive, it lurched forward at an incredible speed. We hit and pushed the car parked in front of us, hopped up onto the sidewalk, knocked down a street light, and moved a huge concrete planter. The airbags over the windshiel...
WHEN MY WIFE SITS DOWN IN THE PASSENGER SEAT THE LIGHT IN THE DASH THAT SAYS THE PASSENGER AIRBAG IS ENGAGED DOESN'T GO OUT AND YOU HAVE TO PLAY WITH THE SEAT BELT CLIP TO GET IT TO GO OUT. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE WITHIN THE LAST TWO DAYS AND i HAVE NOT YET BROUGHT IT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE DEALER ...
I CALLED MY DEALERSHIP UP AND THEY DO NOT HAVE THE KNUCKLE PART AS OF YET SO THEY WONT LOOK AT MY CAR DUE TO TAKING IT APART TO CHECK ON IT . CATCH 22 , NEED THE PART IN THEIR DEALERSHIP THEN SCHEDULE THE CAR TO BE LOOKED AT WILL GIVE ME A LOANER FOR MAYBE A WEEK THEN DO THE RECALL . UNTIL THEN H...
Sunroof exploded while driving.
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that when the vehicle was shifted into park, the vehicle continued rolling forward. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the mechanic was unable to identify the cause of the failure. The vehicle wa...
I WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH AND MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES WITHOUT WARNING. A RED WARNING SCREEN LIT UP ON MY DASH. THERE WERE NO PEDESTRIANS OR OTHER VEHICLES IN FRONT OF ME. LUCKILY, THE CAR BEHIND ME WAS ABLE TO STOP WITHOUT HITTING ME.
Mileage: 9,500
I WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH AND MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES WITHOUT WARNING. A RED WARNING SCREEN LIT UP ON MY DASH. THERE WERE NO PEDESTRIANS OR OTHER VEHICLES IN FRONT OF ME. LUCKILY, THE CAR BEHIND ME WAS ABLE TO STOP WITHOUT HITTING ME.
Mileage: 9,500
I HAVE A 2020 NISSAN MURANO THAT HAD 3 OCCURRENCES IN A 48 HOUR PERIOD WHERE THE AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM CAUSED MY CAR TO STOP IMMEDIATELY WITH NO WARNING OR OBSTRUCTION IN THE ROAD. THE 1ST INCIDENT OCCURRED WHEN I WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 30 MILES PER HOUR ON A CITY STREET. MY CAR ...
Mileage: 8,200
UPON INITIAL STATE SAFETY INSPECTION FOR BRAND NEW CAR, NISSAN SERVICE REPORTED METAL SHAVINGS WERE FOUND IN OIL PAN AND OIL WAS SHINY. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND OIL LIGHT WERE NOT ON WHEN CAR WAS PRESENTED FOR INSPECTION, AND WOULD NOT GO OFF. SERVICER REPORTED THAT THE LONG BLOCK ENGINE WAS REPLACED...
Mileage: 225
UPON INITIAL STATE SAFETY INSPECTION FOR BRAND NEW CAR, NISSAN SERVICE REPORTED METAL SHAVINGS WERE FOUND IN OIL PAN AND OIL WAS SHINY. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND OIL LIGHT WERE NOT ON WHEN CAR WAS PRESENTED FOR INSPECTION, AND WOULD NOT GO OFF. SERVICER REPORTED THAT THE LONG BLOCK ENGINE WAS REPLACED...
Mileage: 225
I WAS DRIVING 25 MPH WHEN THE CAR AUTOMATIC STOPPED AND APPLIED THE AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKE (AEB) WAS APPLIED WITH NO OBSTACLES AROUND ON A CLEAR SUNNY DAY. PURCHASED THE CAR NEW WITH ONLY 3 MILES ON IT. CAR CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. I AM AFRAID FOR MY SAFETY.TOOK THE CAR IN TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD...
Mileage: 1,500
I WAS DRIVING 25 MPH WHEN THE CAR AUTOMATIC STOPPED AND APPLIED THE AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKE (AEB) WAS APPLIED WITH NO OBSTACLES AROUND ON A CLEAR SUNNY DAY. PURCHASED THE CAR NEW WITH ONLY 3 MILES ON IT. CAR CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. I AM AFRAID FOR MY SAFETY.TOOK THE CAR IN TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD...
Mileage: 1,500
I WAS DRIVING 25 MPH WHEN THE CAR AUTOMATIC STOPPED AND APPLIED THE AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKE (AEB) WAS APPLIED WITH NO OBSTACLES AROUND ON A CLEAR SUNNY DAY. PURCHASED THE CAR NEW WITH ONLY 3 MILES ON IT. CAR CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. I AM AFRAID FOR MY SAFETY.TOOK THE CAR IN TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD...
Mileage: 1,500
I WENT FROM A WHITE 2019 NISSAN MURANO TO A BLACK 2020 MURANO. THE WEEK AFTER I GOT IT, I TOOK A TRIP TO THE GULF COAST. ON MY WAY DOWN, WHEN THE SUN WAS OVERHEAD, THE REAR "LIP" OF THE HOOD ACTED JUST LIKE A MIRROR AND REFLECTED THE SUN RIGHT IN THE DRIVERS EYES. IF YOU LOOK AT THE HOOD, IT SLAN...
Mileage: 100
I WAS DRIVING 40 MPH WHEN THE CAR AUTOMATIC STOPPED AND APPLIED THE AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKE (AEB) WAS APPLIED WITH NO OBSTACLES AROUND ON A CLEAR SUNNY DAY. THE CAR IS BRAND NEW WITH ONLY 1100 MILES ON IT. CAR CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. I AM AFRAID FOR MY SAFETY AND WILL CONTACT THE DEALER WHERE I P...
Mileage: 1,100
WE PURCHASED THIS MURANO 3/4/2020. IT WAS A DEMO DRIVEN BY THE SALES MANAGER.WE NOTICED THAT WHEN STEPPING ON THE BRAKES THERE IS A GRINDING SOUND. AN SECURE ODOMETER READING WAS NOT ATTACHED TO THE CONTRACT SO WE DO NOT KNOW HOW MANY MILES THE SALES MANAGER DROVE THE CAR.THIS IS A FEDERAL OFFENSE ...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 NISSAN MURANO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HOOD REFLECTS THE SUNLIGHT RIGHT INTO THE DRIVER'S EYES IMPAIRING THEIR VISION. THE SUNLIGHT REFLECTION IMPAIRS THE CONTACT'S VISION WHILE DRIVING. THIS COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT SINCE THE CONTACT CAN NOT SEE THE ROAD WHILE D...
Mileage: 300