| Issue ID | 529754 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10111924 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | MURANO |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 22/02/05 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Consumer reports states there is a steering defect. They confirm this to me in an email that the steering cannot cope with "fast steering inputs" etc. Nissan denies this. Consumer reports does not recommend buying the car for this reason. I would like an honest answer as we bought a new one in 8/04."murano" is the model type.*ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 0 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LOGANVILLE, GA |
| VIN pattern | JN8AZ08T14WXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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