| Issue ID | 1497748 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11129508 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | MURANO |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 07/09/18 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Brakes went to the floor during driving, became spongy, had to be pumped. Stayed spongy for 2-3 miles in one case. Has done this 3 times with me and once with the nissan dealership mechanic. Diagnosed by nissan as actuator inside abs. Needs to be replaced. Too dangerous to drive per the mechanic. Could easily be killed in heavy traffic. $2400 to fix. No assistance from nissan customer service - said they will not help. 09. 14. 2018. Needs to be recalled and replaced immediately; next thing for nissan will be lawsuits for wrongful death!! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 110000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ROSWELL, GA |
| VIN pattern | JN8AZ18U69WXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 35 |
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