| Issue ID | 938949 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10473627 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | MURANO |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 26/12/11 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Driver's side seat was noted broken by mossy nissan (1546 auto prkwy 92029) in august 2012 during a repair for power steering failure. Head technician at mossy nissan paul and service man [xxx] claimed it was due to a faulty welding job to the seat track. Repair was made august 23rd due to safety concerns and the fact the car was inoperable. Mossy offered a more cost effective repair (original repair entailed replacing the whole drivers seat totaling over $1,000 plus labor) by outsourcing to a local welding shop for half the price at $530. It was also noted that this problem had occurred at least 3 times to the same model of car in recent years. I do not feel confident of welding job on said vehicle due to past repair at mossy nissan on december 26th 2011 for replacement of rear lower motor mount totaling $627. 75. Just months before the next welding repair in august 2012. I do not believe this is a consumer repair for either case and i am seeking the full refund of $530 and $627. 75 for said repairs. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 78655 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ESCONDIDO, CA |
| VIN pattern | JN8AZ08T26WXXXXXX |
| 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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