| Issue ID | 1035993 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10561723 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | MURANO |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 23/03/13 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I was driving on the freeway when i suddenly noticed my steering wheel was upside down. Luckily, i could still steer and i immediately took it to the dealer where i had purchased the car and an extended warranty. I had not been involved in any kind of accident, but in trying to figure out what happened i thought i might have gone over a curb while turning right and it may have jarred something. The dealer latched onto this thought and said i broke the steering column when i went over the curb. They would not cover the repair, despite the extended warranty. I just don't believe it. How could going up on a curb and dropping down--from a stop--break the steering column? The dealer said i need to "replace the steering rack and replace the cable reel." my insurance paid another company for repairs and they replaced the "gear assembly." since i don't know what any of this means, i am writing the invoice's direct quotes. I really believe there is/was a defect in the car. Has anyone else had this problem? |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 133768 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | VANCOUVER, WA |
| VIN pattern | JN8AZ08W67WXXXXXX |
| 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 | 1 |
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