| Issue ID | 719187 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10264416 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | MURANO |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 30/03/09 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan murano. The contact stated that the driver's side seat failed and would no longer remain balanced. When he made right turns in the vehicle, the seat would lean to the left and vice versa. He also stated that the back left corner would drop to the left and give out upon sitting. The dealer stated that they could not assist with the repair because the warranty was exceeded by 2,000 miles. The contact weighs 180 pounds and stated that something in the seat structure was flawed. The dealer stated that the repairs would cost over $1,200. The vin was unavailable. The failure and current mileages were less than 38,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 38000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HILO, HI |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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