| Issue ID | 735771 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10281156 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | MURANO |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 11/08/09 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2005 nissan murano. Seat bracket that anchors drivers' seat to car has broken -allowing seat to rock and move freely while driving. This is a serious defect in the vehicle and apparently very common from the information that i have found. The fact that the driver's (or any seat for that matter) would not remain attached to the vehicle through every day use is a huge cause for concern. Not only a hazard to driver (especially in event of accident)- but also to passengers in the vehicle. This car is not able to pass inspection and is totally unsafe to drive in its current condition. Someone is going to have an accident,be killed or seriously injured if this known defect is not resolved. Nissan apparently is not going to do much about the situation on their own and thus we must rely on nhtsa to make them correct the problem. Using cheap brackets/plastic parts to anchor seats to vehicle may survive in a crash lab- but i am putting my children in this vehicle- no one at nhtsa will i bet- knowing this problem. Repair is estimated by dealer at $1000 for the consumer. Outrageous considering they know they have a problem. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 53589 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WAYNE, PA |
| VIN pattern | JN8AZ08W25WXXXXXX |
| 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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