| Issue ID | 973549 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10507025 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | MURANO |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 15/05/12 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The transfer case is leaking on the hot exhaust pipe. There is common failure of the transfer case seals in all nissan muranos from 2004-2008... There are many people complaining of this problem and quick search on this issue on the internet produces a vast number of complaints. The transfer case seal starts leaking on all these models and the trans-axle fluid drips on the very,very hot exhaust manifold pipe just below the seem of the transfer case where it mates with the cvt. The cvt is covered under a 120,000 mile warranty but nissan claims that the transfer case portion is not. Regardless the is a serious safety issue as it could potentially start a fire and subsequent loss of the vehicle, the property around it or a loss of life from a fire. I would appreciate if nhtsa would investigate this issue to the fullest. There are reports that the loss of fluid has caused loss of control of the vehicle as well.... This is a serious safety issue.... In addition the cost of repairs exceeds 3000. 00 dollars. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 95000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | DES PLAINES, IL |
| VIN pattern | JN8AZ08W97WXXXXXX |
| 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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