| Issue ID | 730036 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10276037 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | MURANO |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 28/06/09 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2004 nissan murano, came to a halt in traffic started bucking, took to the dealer, transfer case is cracked $4,300 repair. My private mechanic told me nissan issued a service bulletin on 2003 - 2004 models regarding transfer case cracking, replacement with 2005 parts and new electrical switch. I contacted nissan corporate they said they would get back to me a week later they only offered the response "we can't help you financially at this time" after viewing posts online this is a common problem in 2003 and 2004 models. Thank goodness my husband was not on the interstate when the murano decided to die. He could have been killed. Earlier the car had an oil leak i took it to several mechanics until it was fixed. This car has only 72,000 miles on it, a transfer case should not crack. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 72000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | YORK, PA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 20 |
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