| Issue ID | 700084 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10248068 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | MURANO |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 07/11/08 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Traveling at 35 mph approaching intersection where light had turned red. Began decelerating as i approached the stopped traffic. Getting closer, to the stopped traffic, i began to brake. I felt a "catch" on the brake pedal, and then it failed and went all the way to the floor. I tried braking four or five times again, but the brake went to the floor and i watched as if in "slow motion" as i knew i would be hitting a large auto transport truck in front of me. Since i had already began decelerating and the amount of damage done to my vehicle in comparison to the size of a double decker auto transport truck was not that extensive , i am guessing i was traveling approx. 25 to 30 mph at the time of impact. The airbag was deployed on impact. The brakes following the accident were fine; however, i am concerned about this failure occurring again. I have read that there have been complaints about squeaking brakes with the 2006 nissan murano which we have experienced. I am concerned that there may be a computer glitch or problem with the abs, and could this happen again. The vehicle is currently at the dealership for repair of damage, and i will be going there to discuss the braking problem. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1600 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SANDY, UT |
| VIN pattern | JN8AZ08W76WXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
| 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 | 30 |
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