| Issue ID | 795244 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10335618 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | MURANO |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 09/12/09 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan murano. While driving at any speed the fuel sensor became defective and the universal joints were covered with rust. The contact stated that the fuel sensor displayed that there was gasoline in the vehicle but then the sensor would display that it was empty. The contact spoke with the dealer who stated that there were no recalls for the defective parts and that the contact would be responsible for the repair cost which was $500. The cost for the universal joints was $280. The warranty was no longer valid. The vehicle was not repaired when the complaint was filed. The failure mileages were 160000. The current mileages were 170000. The vin was not available. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 160000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LAUREL, MD |
| 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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