2020 Nissan MURANO: complaints, problems and recalls

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 NISSAN MURANO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HOOD REFLECTS THE SUNLIGHT RIGHT INTO THE DRIVER'S EYES IMPAIRING THEIR VISION. THE SUNLIGHT REFLECTION IMPAIRS THE CONTACT'S VISION WHILE DRIVING. THIS COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT SINCE THE CONTACT CAN NOT SEE THE ROAD WHILE DRIVING THE DEALER ROCK HILL NISSAN 550 GALLERIA BLVD, ROCK HILL, SC 29730 [phone removed] STATED THAT THERE WAS NO ASSISTANCE THAT COULD BE PROVIDED REGARDING THE ISSUE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED DUE TO THE CONCERN. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED T…

Owner-reported narrative. 300 miles reported. Look up ODI 11308562 at NHTSA ↗

WE PURCHASED THIS MURANO 3/4/2020. IT WAS A DEMO DRIVEN BY THE SALES MANAGER.WE NOTICED THAT WHEN STEPPING ON THE BRAKES THERE IS A GRINDING SOUND. AN SECURE ODOMETER READING WAS NOT ATTACHED TO THE CONTRACT SO WE DO NOT KNOW HOW MANY MILES THE SALES MANAGER DROVE THE CAR.THIS IS A FEDERAL OFFENSE WITH A FINE UP TO $10,000 FOR PINNACLE NISSAN TO NOT SUPPLY US WITH A SECURE ODOMETER READING. WE ARE SENIOR CITIZENS, I AM 73 AND MY HUSBAND IS 86. WE LIVE APPROXIMATELY 120 MILES FROM THE DEALERSHIP. WE WILL NOT DRIVE THE CAR BECAUSE IT COULD BE …

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11365196 at NHTSA ↗

I WAS DRIVING 40 MPH WHEN THE CAR AUTOMATIC STOPPED AND APPLIED THE AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKE (AEB) WAS APPLIED WITH NO OBSTACLES AROUND ON A CLEAR SUNNY DAY. THE CAR IS BRAND NEW WITH ONLY 1100 MILES ON IT. CAR CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. I AM AFRAID FOR MY SAFETY AND WILL CONTACT THE DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR FIRST THING MONDAY MORNING (11/2).

Owner-reported narrative. 1,100 miles reported. Look up ODI 11372487 at NHTSA ↗

I WENT FROM A WHITE 2019 NISSAN MURANO TO A BLACK 2020 MURANO. THE WEEK AFTER I GOT IT, I TOOK A TRIP TO THE GULF COAST. ON MY WAY DOWN, WHEN THE SUN WAS OVERHEAD, THE REAR "LIP" OF THE HOOD ACTED JUST LIKE A MIRROR AND REFLECTED THE SUN RIGHT IN THE DRIVERS EYES. IF YOU LOOK AT THE HOOD, IT SLANTS UP LIKE A NORMAL HOOD, THEN THE LAST 3 INCHES ARE TILTED DOWN TOWARD THE COWL/WINDSHIELD WIPER AREA. I AM ATTACHING A PICTURE, HOWEVER IT DOES NOT ACCURATELY SHOW HOW BRIGHT THIS REFLECTION IS. IT IS EXACTLY LIKE SOMEBODY TAKING A MIRROR AND SHI…

Owner-reported narrative. 100 miles reported. Look up ODI 11389690 at NHTSA ↗

I WAS DRIVING 25 MPH WHEN THE CAR AUTOMATIC STOPPED AND APPLIED THE AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKE (AEB) WAS APPLIED WITH NO OBSTACLES AROUND ON A CLEAR SUNNY DAY. PURCHASED THE CAR NEW WITH ONLY 3 MILES ON IT. CAR CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. I AM AFRAID FOR MY SAFETY.TOOK THE CAR IN TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD NOTHING IS WRONG WITH THE CAR WITHIN 1 WEEK IT HAPPEND AGAIN AND I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THERE'S NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR.

Owner-reported narrative. 1,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11398975 at NHTSA ↗

UPON INITIAL STATE SAFETY INSPECTION FOR BRAND NEW CAR, NISSAN SERVICE REPORTED METAL SHAVINGS WERE FOUND IN OIL PAN AND OIL WAS SHINY. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND OIL LIGHT WERE NOT ON WHEN CAR WAS PRESENTED FOR INSPECTION, AND WOULD NOT GO OFF. SERVICER REPORTED THAT THE LONG BLOCK ENGINE WAS REPLACED (DID NOT OBTAIN CONSENT OR INFORM ME OF WHAT THE DEFECT WAS) AND WORK SUMMARY STATED PROBLEM WITH OIL PUMP. FOR THE WEEK I DROVE THE CAR, I COULD SOMETIMES SMELL FUNNY SMELL WHEN EXITING VEHICLE AFTER TURNING OFF THE ENGINE, BUT ATTRIBUTED IT TO NEW…

Owner-reported narrative. 225 miles reported. Look up ODI 11402771 at NHTSA ↗

I HAVE A 2020 NISSAN MURANO THAT HAD 3 OCCURRENCES IN A 48 HOUR PERIOD WHERE THE AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM CAUSED MY CAR TO STOP IMMEDIATELY WITH NO WARNING OR OBSTRUCTION IN THE ROAD. THE 1ST INCIDENT OCCURRED WHEN I WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 30 MILES PER HOUR ON A CITY STREET. MY CAR WENT FROM 30 TO 0 WITH NO WARNING. THE MOTOR DIDN'T STALL OUT, THE CAR WAS STILL IDLING BUT THE CAR JUST STOPPED ON THE ROAD. I WAS NOT BRAKING AT THE TIME. I'M THANKFUL NO VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING BEHIND ME AT THE TIME. THE NEXT 2 OCCURRENCES HAPPE…

Owner-reported narrative. 8,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 11406535 at NHTSA ↗

I WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH AND MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES WITHOUT WARNING. A RED WARNING SCREEN LIT UP ON MY DASH. THERE WERE NO PEDESTRIANS OR OTHER VEHICLES IN FRONT OF ME. LUCKILY, THE CAR BEHIND ME WAS ABLE TO STOP WITHOUT HITTING ME.

Owner-reported narrative. 9,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11414868 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2021-03-11 (March 11, 2021)

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Nissan Murano vehicles. The left and/or right-hand transverse link may not have been manufactured correctly, which could result in it separating from the ball joint.

Consequence: Ball joint separation can cause a loss of vehicle control, and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transverse link's lot codes, and if necessary, replace them and perform a vehicle alignment, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 6, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC797.

Reported: 2021-05-27 (May 27, 2021)

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Nissan Murano, INFINITI QX60, 2021 Nissan GT-R, INFINITI QX50, and Q50 vehicles. The front steering knuckle or rear axle housing may have insufficient strength due to improper heat-treatment.

Consequence: The steering knuckle or rear axle could deform upon impact, such as from hitting a curb, resulting in a loss of steering control, or possible wheel separation. Both of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front steering knuckle and rear axle housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2021. Nissan owners may contact customer service at 1-800-867-7669. INFINITI owners may contact customer service at 1-800-662-6200.