2013 Nissan Murano

The defect

Nissan North America (Nissan) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Murano and Murano Cross Cabriolet vehicles. The power steering hose clamp may not adequately secure the hose, allowing the hose to detach and leak power steering fluid.

The risk

If the power steering fluid leaks onto a heat source such as hot engine or exhaust components, there could be an increased risk of a fire.

The remedy

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install a power steering high pressure hose kit, free of charge. The recall began May 10, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Nissan North America, Inc. · up to 56,766 vehicles across all model years covered

towed · 95,135 miles

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A NISSAN MURANO. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND LOST POWER. THE CONTACT NOTICED COOLANT LEAKING. THE CONTACT ADDED WATER TO VEHICLE HOWEVER, THE WATER ALSO LEAKED FROM THE VEHICLE. ADDITIONALLY, WATER WAS LEAKING FROM THE EXHAUST TIP. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AUTONATION NISSAN TEMPE (7755 S AUTOPLEX LOOP, TEMPE, AZ 85284, (480) 630-2829) BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,135.*DT*JB CONSUMER STATED WATER WAS LEAKING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE WHEN CAR WAS LIFTED ONTO THE TOW TRUCK. *JB

NHTSA complaint 11360443. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

While driving, the rear arm connected to the rear driver-side wheel broke off. According to my Nissan dealership diagnosis, this was due to excessive rust/rot of the whole subframe. The 2013 Nissan Murano rear arm cannot re attach the wheel to the sub frame due to so much rust/rot on the sub frame. The whole subframe would need replacement. When doing an estimate on fixing, Nissan called and stopped the estimate when replacement of the subframe, fixing of the arm, and additional rust/replacement exceeded the value of the car. My son and I were driving on the road when the arm broke off the rear wheel, the wheel went sideways and we skidded to a stop, so our safety was at risk. There were no …

NHTSA complaint 11720599, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

103,000 miles

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that the driver's side sun visor had detached and was hanging down, blocking the visibility of the roadway. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000.

NHTSA complaint 11686971. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

Paint peeling off in spots all over vehicle. Vehicle was never in a collision or adulterated in anyway.

NHTSA complaint 11678135. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

PLLEASE PROVIDE ME INFORMATION ABOUT TRANSMISSION RECALL

NHTSA complaint 11671464. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

94,500 miles

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the air bag warning light was blinking. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V244000 (Air Bags). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the occupant sensor module had cause the failure and recommended that the seat frame be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 94,500.

NHTSA complaint 11661098. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

The air bag light started blinking. We took the car to our local Nisan dealership. We had to pay $220.77 just to have them look at it. They said there was an occupant sensor unit malfunction and it needed the bottom seat pad replaced. We were then told “that it is discontinued “! We are left with an air bag that doesn’t work, and a blinking air bag warning sign that constantly reminds us of the danger we are in. I am frightened to death to drive the car and angry that it cost $220.77 for nothing. When I asked what I could do - they said “You can trade it in and buy a new Nisan”! We will never buy another Nisan!! Can you help?

NHTSA complaint 11593041. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.