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Replying to: etrelle (Nov 20, 2008 1:26 pm) Regarding the transmission issues I have been reading about, I have had none. "0". Maybe we were lucky, but we have changed the oil at 50K and will again since I am approaching 100K. Unlike some writers, we have owned 3 Nissans and will own another one if we live long enough. Ron |
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From the time I purchased my '03 Murano I have had problems with my "Service Engine Soon" light coming on. It's been to the dealership multiple times and I got several "reasons" for this; gas cap too loose, computer issue, etc. Took it in for service about a year and a half ago and spent nearly $2K. Was told "it's like a new car under the hood now - you shouldn't have any more problems." Within just a couple of months the warning light was back on. Took it in "can't replicate the problem." Long story short, when problem continued and my local mechanic got a reading on the computer about a possible catalytic converter issue I took it back to the dealership. They diagnosed a crack manifold but told me that when removing the manifold from the CC, the bolts are often rusted/damaged and sometimes the CC gets damaged during the process. Of course, this is what happened with mine. My $800. repair turned into $2K! Needless to say I am really unhappy - why should a design flaw be my responsibility to pay for?
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Replying to: njmedic (Jan 22, 2009 6:04 am) Also, when a "check engine light" comes on, you check the codes yourself if you think the dealer is trying to pass the buck on the problem. Some auto parts stores (Pep Boys, Auto Zone, others?) will lend you a code reader (to plug into your ODBII port) to read the code and get the plain language description of the problem. I use a handy gizmo called a Carchip I bought on eBay which you leave plugged into your ODBII port, and then attach to your computer to read the codes and other paramaters it logs. Very handy. --jayhawk |
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Remember, it's not libel if it's true. My 2005 Murano's front wheel bearings went kaput today with the car under 47,000 miles. Covered under warranty; however, I honestly think the Murano is one hunking piece of junk. More rattles than a colicy baby, MPG sucks, and really no versatility. The car has never left the pavement and is driven very gingerly. Also a clamp to hold the exhaust needs to be welded ($160 from the dealer Harte Nissan - rip off of course, but you pay when you you don't want to do two trips). This AWD I feel is only going to be a disaster (with the transfer case, etc). DO NOT BUY A MURANO UNLESS YOU LIKE TO HAVE MANY REPAIRS (I NEVER HAD A FRACTION OF THE REPAIRS ON MY OLD 1993 Honda del Sol). In short, Murano looks sporty, BFD, you pay for the nose with POOR engineering and POOR quality. As one writer said, fix problem and then sell this piece of crap. Murano = proof that the Japenses can build crap just like Detroit! |
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My 2005 Murano had a TPS problem at 5K fixed under warranty. Now, with 55,000 miles there has NEVER been another problem. The only time back to the dealer was for a 30K; otherwise JiffyLube every 4K. The "failure" blogs have decreased greatly over the past three years I have read these pages...limited to seats, gas lid and now the bearings. One wonders if different sources supply some of these parts, making variables like this...front wheel bearings should go 60K or more and be virtually trouble free. Rattles, squeaks, etc as mentioned...I just don't have them, and we drive High Sierra roads which are crummy and often covered with ice and snow. Remember those days when the rumors were that cars made on Mondays and Fridays are often inferior? Anyway, I send pro7 my sympathy and honestly, the variables don't make a lot of sense...why mine has been bulletproof so far, and others aren't. The inconsistency is disturbing.
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Replying to: baldwin3 (Feb 06, 2009 9:04 am)
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| I have over 80,000 miles on my '05 SL. I have had several problems with it, including the rocking seat syndrome,which my husband fixed, after being told by my service department that it was an $800 job. Turns out it was a $0 job because some screws had come loose in the tract that holds the seat in place. And I also had to bring it in for service 16 times because my air bag light kept coming on. That was finally resolved after a regional tech arrived and replaced the computer module. But I love this car. We travel in this car long distances and get an incredible 26 miles a gallon on the highway, and about 19 to 20 around town. It is a very comfortable, roomy interior. I will certainly be looking to buy another Murano in the future, but given the economy I'm hoping this one lasts a long time. | |
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I have a 2006 SL with 20,500 miles and warranty time runs out in July. I'd like to get extended warranty. How? Where? Cost? At end of 35 months, what items should be checked because they have great potential to fail soon after? I'd like to get any potential items checked and fixed under warranty. Any thoughts or experiences? |
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Re : 2004 Murano SL I turned my engine 4 days ago and the 'service engine soon' light appears on the RPM instrument panel. Since then, it's always ON everytime I start my car. My car runs OK and don't show any problem and I'm up to date with my maintenance. Can anyone tell me what's causing this and how to turn this thing OFF.
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Replying to: easym1 (Mar 04, 2009 8:32 pm) Sorry
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