| Issue ID | 822770 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10360993 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | MURANO |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 01/06/08 |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Drivers side door actuator has failed on 2005 murano. You never know whether the door has actually locked or not when locking the vehicle using the remote or exterior electrical door button upon leaving it. If inside the vehicle, and doors are locked using the electrical button on the driver side door, drivers side door may or may not lock. This is a serious safety problem if there is a threat from a person outside the vehicle. It is also leaves the vehicle vulnerable to theft while away from the vehicle. Dealer would not cover under warranty or extended warranty, wants excessive charge to repair. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50010 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CHAPEL HILL, NC |
| VIN pattern | 1W7B1221761XXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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