2003 Nissan Murano: brake failure

Filed Sep 14, 2010 · Engine · 77,980 miles · GA

I was driving to take my boss and 2 coworkers to lunch. I was on robins af base in the left hand exit lane. My car just all of a sudden lost power and stalled... No brakes... No power... All the lights on the front dashboard came on. I almost got hit in the rear by the car behind me because I was in a turn lane and my car just stopped in front of them. I was able to restart my car and turn around and immediately parked it and we had to walk a ways to get to another vehicle to drive... Then my husband came and drove the car to mechanic who lives up the street who hooked it up to the sensor thing... It is the cam shaft sensor. Now looking at the other complaints I am afraid that there is more that will occur. I can't really trust the dealership where I bought it because they tried on several occasions to charge for services not needed each at least $800. I paid $80 to have my tires balanced and they only balanced 3 of the 4! So many people have a problem with the cam sensor that nissan really needs to do something for the vehicles not on the list. This is not right for all the customers who paid good money for a working vehicle in good condition. I still have to contact the dealer but I don't expect from the previous complaints they will be any help and I refuse to pay that kind of money for a default in the vehicle that they are aware of and refuse to recall! Please make note that my 2003 nissan murano is among those with the cam sensor problem and not on the list. Something needs to be done about this if nissan expects good reviews and repeat customers... If they don't well, I will go to every place I can post to and share my unsatisfied customer service story.

Filed Mar 9, 2005 · Electrical · NJ

While driving driver noticed that the vehicle started slowing down. Afterwards the dashboard lights flashed on and off. Also, driver noticed that the steering and the brakes failed to work properly. The vehicle stalled, and the driver was unable to restart vehicle, and it was towed to the dealer. Mechanic determined that the alternator needed to be replaced. Driver informed the mechanic that this was the second replacement of the alternator, but problem has not been resolved.

Filed Aug 17, 2004 · Brakes · 14,900 miles · MI

Master cylinder went out on murano leaving me with no brakes. No advance warning to failure. Master cylinder was replaced by nissan under warranty. '03 nissan murano with 15,000 miles.

Filed Jul 15, 2004 · Electrical · 15,497 miles · FL

Following 15000 mile routine service and while returning to my home from the nissan dealer, my nissan murano se awd's brake light and battery light went on. I lost complete power (voltage) while making a left turn to a major intersection. The brakes failed and the accelerator pedal did not operate. Nearly lost my life with an approaching sand truck and vehicles driving behind me. The problem/defect identified by the dealer was a faulty alternator, which was subsequently replaced under car warranty. Pe04077_cat

Filed Nov 29, 2003 · Brakes · 5,000 miles · GA

Brake pedal goes all the way to the floor with little to no effort. During a panic stop, the brake pedal goes all the way to the floor before the car stops. Also, whilestanding at a stop light, the pedal will slowly sink down to the floor with little to no pressure on the pedal.