| Issue ID | 1426847 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11047990 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | MURANO |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 12/12/16 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The photo shows how the sun reflects off the ridgeline of the hood at the base of the windshield in such a way as to partially blind the driver. This particular image is not directly in front of the driver (hard to capture while driving), but it does show the angle of the reflection. It happens all the time on sunny days, depending on the hour and direction of travel relative to the sun (seems to occur most often when the sun is overhead and just behind the car). It is a significant design flaw. If there aren't cases where the reflection has caused an accident, i'd be surprised, but i'm hoping enough people will complain to the nhtsa that nissan will be called to account. I just hope it doesn't take a death or serious injury to initiate corrective action on nissan's part. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 600 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BELMONT, NC |
| VIN pattern | 5N1AZ2MH9GNXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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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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