| Issue ID | 1605680 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11259000 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | MURANO |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 28/09/19 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I was driving on a 2-lane highway at night, going 50-55 mph with few cars around - no overpasses at all in the area. I heard a sudden really loud noise and immediately heard the sound of glass open somewhere in the vehicle. I thought my vehicle had been shot at! When i was able to find a place to pull over, i used my flashlight to check all the windows, which were fine... Then realized the broken glass was on my sunroof! It was completely shattered, outwards. I later learned this is known as "exploding sunroof", and the murano is the 3rd most reported vehicle this happens to. Nissan takes no responsibility! This should have been a recall with the preponderance of episodes, and i'm very disappointed in nissan. This is my 6th (and now last) nissan. There was nothing, as far as temperature, driving conditions, or traffic to explain why and when this happened. I am now parked in the garage, waiting a few days for a mobile service to come replace the glass, and i'm not happy! The claim on my insurance will surely raise my rates. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 105000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FRISCO, CO |
| VIN pattern | JN8AZ1MU4EWXXXXXX |
| 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 | 50 |
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