| Issue ID | 840767 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10379179 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | MURANO |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 15/12/10 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving on i95 the driver's seat broke and began rocking back and forth. I managed to maintain control of the car till i got home and propped the seat up with wood blocks. I looked online and found numerous complaints of the same problem from murano owners, 41 exact same complaints on the first site i viewed. Nissan admits no fault and recommends a $1200 repair. I called my nissan dealer and they said they see this problem constantly, but can usually make a weld repair for about $70. I took the car to the dealer and they quadrupled the price to $300 for the weld. When i balked, the mechanic and the service manager told me i had to have the repair done as it is a safety problem. I agree, it certainly is a safety problem. Shouldn't nissan acknowledge their design flaw before people are killed? |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 65000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | PORTABLE SAFETY COMPLAINT FORM (PDF) |
| City and State | BRIDGEPORT, CT |
| VIN pattern | JN8AZ08W87WXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | |
| Anti-lock brakes | |
| Cruise control | |
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| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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