| Issue ID | 979997 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10511525 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | MURANO |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 01/04/09 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The driver's side seat frame broke while adjusting the seat causing the seat to permanently lean to the left noticeably. The problem occurred after the warranty period and the dealer quoted a $1000 repair cost which i felt should have been covered under a recall. Since then i have learned that it is a problem for thousands of owners with 2003 to 2006 models. Nissan just never owned up to it being a defect. The seat cannot be adjusted properly and it is a major inconvenience when driving. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 80000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MADISONVILLE, LA |
| VIN pattern | JN8AZ08WX5WXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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