| Issue ID | 784393 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10325795 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | MURANO |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 03/03/10 |
| Component | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan murano. While driving approximately 35 to 45 mph and proceeding to make a left turn, there was an unusual sound and the steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn. The contact had to utilize extreme force in order for the steering wheel to move. When she moved the vehicle onto the emergency lane, she noticed power steering fluid leaking under the vehicle. The contact continued to add power steering fluid; however, it would not stay in the vehicle. She had to fill the reservoir every two to three days to maintain adequate power steering fluid levels. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection. The failure was contributed to a defect in the power steering hose. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 46,000. Updated 05/19/10. *lj |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 46000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BROOKLYN, NY |
| 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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| Was part original equipment? | |
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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 | 35 |
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