Recall on some 2003 nissan murano cam sensors. My VIN does not fall under this recall but is having the exact same issues that the cam sensor recall states. If this is the case then all 2003 nissan muranos should be covered.
2003 Nissan Murano engine complaints
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Stop all of a sudden when driving it, very dangerous if driving on highway. Brought to body shop and checked, cam sensor problem should have a recall. Call nissan, said VIN number doesn't show any recall. Cost 300 to fix, problem may happen again. Nissan very irresponsible!
First incident: "slip", "vdc off", and "service engine soon" lights all came on simultaneously as car jerked/hesitated in hov lane of westbound I-66. Car remained running with "slip", "vdc off", and "service engine soon" lights remaining on the rest of the trip home. Second incident (01/30/2011): "service engine soon" light already on. As stop light turned green and began to accelerate from complete stop, "slip" and "vdc off" lights came on and car stalled in the road way. Was able to restart car with some difficulty in middle of the road and continued on. Third incident: "service engine soon" light already on. Car stalled turning into owner driveway, with "slip" and "vdc off" lights coming on. Was able to restart car with some difficulty and pull into driveway. Nissan dealer service department found code p0340: "b1 cam sensor failure". Fp-number: 23731-69j0b. Sensor assembly replaced 02/03/2011. 2nd code p1564: "replace cruise control"
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan murano. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the check engine light came on. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic for a diagnostic test and the test showed that the crank positioning sensor malfunctioned. The mechanic informed the contact about a recall for the engine and engine cooling ( 03v455000). The contact called the manufacturer regarding the recall and was informed that VIN was not a part of the recall. The contact was concerned since the vehicle could shut off without warning during vehicle operation, which could result in a crash. The manufacturer should extend the recall to more VIN. The failure mileage was 68,000.
The first incident occurred while I was driving 60mph on the interstate. The car began do lose acceleration. It jerked and finally began to respond to the gas pedal. The ses light came on also. It was repaired at the dealership where they said it was the oxygen sensors. This cost $1000.00. Five months later the car lost power while I was driving in a tunnel. I came to a complete stop, turned the car off and restarted it. I drove straight to the dealership but before getting there the car lost power again at a stoplight, , would not accelerate, finally regained some power and I basically coasted into the dealership. I was told it was now a camshaft and crankshaft sensor. This cost 420.00. A few weeks later after coming off the ramp of the interstate the car lurched so hard that it hurt my back. I felt like it jumped out of gear but it was still in drive and lost acceleration again. I restarted it and called the dealership again. The next day the ses light came on. I have researched this on the computer and found out that many 2003 nissan muranos were recalled for this very problem but my VIN number is not on the list. It stated that the circuit board for the crank position sensor or cam position sensor may have an improper solder joint and needs to be replaced. It stated that the car could stop without warning and cause a crash.
Murnao has been maintained wth all oil changes/schd mx done by the book. Couple of days ago I was sitting in line at a drive thru and the car abruptly died. There were no warning lights prior to the event. The service engine soon light came on then went back off after a restart. Then yesterday it died while slowing to a stop sign at aprox 15 MPH. This time the service light stayed on after the restart. Again this morning it died, this time in traffic while traveling at aprox 50 MPH. Parked the murano and borrowed a friends car for the rest of the day. Did my homework online and noticed the recall for this engine stall. Got the engine codes from a local shop and suprise; camshaft position/crank position sensors. Of course when I called nissan my VIN is not affected by the recall 03v455000. Contacted local nissan dealer, est repair costs $600+. Nissan is not holding up its end of thier deal on this vehicle. Please take note, do not buy nissan.
Dipstick is unreadable, as a result I have changed my oil every 1500miles instead of 3000, because if I wait till 3000 miles there is only a quart to quart and half left in the engine, this has been ongoing since I bought the car but never reported, although I did tell the autodealer repair center about it and got no response.
Driving along road at 40 MPH and car just cut out, loss power . This happen a few times and also had problems starting vehicle several times. Now there is a recall for this part for 630,000 nissan murano's but my vehicle VIN is not one of them . I dont understand how nissan can only be responsible for fixing a portion of the cars out there when I have the same symptoms and this happens to me and they will fix others but my wife may die in a car crash because no one recalls the cam sensors on all of the 2003 nissan murano's instead of just some. Thank you james m. Dickerson
2003 nissan murano. Consumer states engine abruptly shut off and the vehicle lost all power. *tgw the consumer was able to gradually steer the vehicle to the emergency lane. After numerous attempts, he was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and a diagnostic test revealed fuel pump failure. The consumer stated this was not the first time the engine abruptly shut off. The first incident happened in july 2007. But, the vehicle was restarted and was taken to the dealer, but they were unable to find a problem. Prior to the first two incidents, the engine stalled on may 10, 2010. After numerous attempts, the consumer was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they determined the crank sensor was faulty. The consumer stated there have been other repairs such as: alternator failure, the passenger door locks routinely malfunctioned during extreme heat, the driver's power seat malfunctioned, the motor mounts were cracked, the axles were loose, and the intake hose failed.
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.
I purchase this vehicle on sept 9, 2005 with 28,158 miles from checkered flag auto dealer for my wife. I started having issues in june 2006 around 38k miles. My wife was stop at a red light on interstate 264 exit ramp on her way home from work. According to my wife, the red light turned green and the murano hesitate on acceleration then started accelerating slowly. After about 3 feet from the light the murano started jerking, RPM was raving high but the car wasn't moving then promptly speed up and shutoff in the middle of traffic, she tried restarting the vehicle but it would not turn over and the check engine light came on. The murano was towed home and the following day I brought it to the nissan dealership for repair. After about an hour the tech said my rubber intake vibrated off and charged me to put it back on. (now there's a recall for that, I wonder if it's too late to get a refund. The federal safety agency campaign number: 09v169000) a bad position camshaft sensor was the cause for the check engine light. I did not have the money to replace the camshaft position sensor at the time but when I did, replacing the sensors did not fix the check engine light. The murano is still having the same problem after 6 years. I still owe $11k and I can't wait to get rid of this nightmare. This was the worst financial decision I ever made for my family. It kills (it might really kill me in traffic) me to know my wife and daughters do not have a dependable means of getting to daycare and work while I am deployed protection my country. I contacted nissan many time and in a nutshell I was told too bad, I should call back when I want to purchase a new vehicle.
I have a 03 murano sl. Purchased off a lease turn in. Certified SUV. At 79,000 miles brought to dealer with engine clicking noise in dec. 09.. Dealer could not find problem. Noise continued and brought it back in january2010. They changed pulley assembly. I called to tell them noise was still there. Was told to check oil from time to time. I saw on my service report they put down check engine light was on and was low on oil. I know for a fact this is a lie. Told them to remove it from the report. They refused. Now here is the real problem. I was on the garden state parkway and I lost power. I restarted the SUV and the engine produced a very loud rattling noise. I had it towed to nissan, since they serviced this from when it was originally sold and I let them service to protect the warrant and they would have all the records. Well, the timing chain broke. I was told they have plastic guides to guide the timing chain and these will wear and cause the chain to slip. This occurred at 83,000 miles. Nissan is refusing to help with the replacement engine. They want $8600 for a new engine. On a 2003 is absurd. A used engine with 60,000 miles and no warranty will cost $5600. I feel the service misdiagnosed my problem, never searched for the real problem in dec. 09 and falsely put on the report the check engine light was on and it was low on oil to protect themselves from any problems since dec. I had a extended warranty, which I cancelled when they did not cover engine seal leak, tie rod problem and trans axle seal leak, in the extended warranty brochure it mentions all the above as covered items. After fighting with dealer and corporate I canceled the warranty. The uncovered repairs cost me over $2500. This was a nissan backed extended warranty. I now have a complaint with somerset county where the dealer is located and the state of new jersey about all the red tape nissan has put up to have covered repairs actually covered. If this fails, small claims ct. Is next.
I have a 2003 nissan murano. About 1 week ago the check engine light came on. The car doesn't start right away and also stalls during operation. I took the car to the nissan dealer and was told the camshaft position sensor has to be replaced.
Since I bought this car from nissan dealership its been one thing after the other first the catalytic converter was already broke when the sold it to us they turned the engine lite off prior to going for test drive the day we bought n rode home the lite came right back on & has been on since still is dealer said 1500$$ an they would fix it nice... The front seat broke, gas tank lid wouldn't open had to fix it, an now steering has went 640$$ to fix it ??
My 2003 nissan murano sl will sometimes be slow to respond to accelerator inputs. Usually after the vehicle has been driven about an hour, if I come to a stop at a red light or an off ramp, when I press the accelerator, nothing happens for a second or two, then the vehicle jumps forward at a rapid rate like I floored the gas pedal. This happens whether I depress the accelerator slightly or aggressively. Sometimes if it gets too bad, I will turn the car off then start it up again to reset the computer and it will fix the issue for a while. It is obviously some computer thing. My dealer is useless and I am tired of taking the car in to him. He doesn't fix things well if I tell him what is wrong, to ask him to diagnose a problem would be agonizing. I am just living with this until it gets worse, but it is definitely a safety issue.
2003 nissan murano cam position sensor code. My car has stalled and cut out while driving. The reason is the cam position sensor. Nissan says that my VIN number isn't part of the recall. I say it should be. It a very dangerous situation when you lose power unexpectedly.
Cam position sensor (via check engine light)
I drive a 2003 nissan murano. I bought it used in 2005, in the last few years I have complained to the dealership (while still under warranty) that the car was almost stalling out on me while in drive. Nissan told me they could find nothing wrong and so nothing was repaired. In on december 3, 2009 I was leaving my parking garage at work and my car stalled out completely; it then took 15 minutes before it would re-start. After that, I drove home without incident and assumed that it was just bad gas or something. Two weeks later, I was traveling at 50 MPH when my car completely shut down, nearly causing an accident with my 7 year-old in the car with me. After that, my service engine light came on and I had loss of engine power. I then had the car towed to my mechanic on 1/21, where he ran a diagnostic and found that my crank position sensor and cam position sensor needed to be replaced. My mechanic also found that there had been a recall on the 2003 murano for that reason, and he told me to have my car towed to nissan since I had reported issues while under warranty and there was a know recall for this problem. I towed my car to nissan that day and they told me that because I was no longer under warranty, and even though I had reported it prior to expiration, they would not repair the problem. I also advised them that I was fully aware of the recall. They then told me that my VIN was off by the last four digits and because of that, again, they were not obligated to fix it under the recall or warranty. I have since had the repair completed with my mechanic, but another friend of mine just had the same exact thing happen with her 2008 nissan (which they also refused to repair under her warranty). I am extremely concerned that nissan does not care about the safety of it's drivers since this is obviously a known problem. This is not a maintenance issue, but a safety one. This issue needs to be looked into so that innocent people do not die.
In jan 2010 while traveling on interstate at 65 MPH the engine of my 2003 nissan murano suddenly died leaving me with no power steering or power brakes. It was terrifying, but luckily, I managed to get to shoulder without an accident. Car engine restarted without hesitation. After waiting 5 minutes with engine idling smoothly with no apparent problem, I exited to frontage road at next exit and, 3 miles later, at 30 MPH the engine suddenly died again. Restarted and pulled into nearby parking lot. Car again restarted without problem. After 10 minutes of idling smoothly, engine died while parked. Had car towed to nissan dealer. Nissan shop reported that the "crankshaft position sensor was faulty and needed to be replaced." I found that there was recall issued in 2003 for 2003 model year nissan murano for exactly this issue, but both dealer and nissan USA, when contacted by me, said the recall did not apply to my VIN # (even though the federal safety agency indicated recall affected 600,000 vehicles). I believe the failure of my crankshaft position sensor is directly related to the faulty solder joints in the circuit boards for the crankshaft position sensor as described in this recall. I believe the following recall should be expanded to include all 2003 model year nissan murano vehicles: the federal safety agency campaign id number: 03v455000, nissan recall #: r3022).
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan murano. While driving 25 MPH the vehicle suddenly shut off. When the vehicle shut off the brake light began flashing and the brake pedal became difficult engage. The contact was forced to use the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. The dealer informed the contact that the crank sensor needed to be replaced. There is a similar recall on other nissan models regarding the engine and engine cooling (crank shaft sensor) but the 2003 murano was not involved in the recall. The contact is concerned about the safety risk since there was no related recall for his year, make and model vehicle. The failure mileage was 90,000.
I bought my 2003 murano in january of 2008. Every time I had an oil change done I was told that I had a very low amount. The low amount was never looked at as a problem. When I was getting a recall completed I was telling the service department employee about my low oil level when I took my car every 3,000 miles. He asked if I had any oil leaks that were left on the ground when I moved my car. I let him know that I have never seen oil on the ground. I also let him know that I hear a rattling noise sometimes when accelerating from a stopped position and sometimes my car gets stuck when I try to accelerate and then after a few seconds it will zoom forward. I have almost rear ended around 6 cars. I try to let cars get a little ways in front of me if it gets stuck so I do not rear end the car in front of me. I should not have to do this. He said that the recall of the alternator would fix the issues with the car getting stuck and they would check the engine. I still have this problem today with the car getting stuck. I had an oil consumption test done every 1,000 miles and by time I made it to the 2,000 miles my oil level was low. So they never did a third oil consumption test like they said they would. Then I was told that they would need to replace the entire engine. I have seen many complaints about the same issue. I feel that the engines that were placed in the 2003 nissan muranos were defective and should be recalled because this could cause an accident and I have a 14 month old son in my car with me 90% of the time. Therefore not only is my life and others in cars around me in jeopardy so is my son's life. This defect should be looked into immediately because I am sure there are many other people have this same issue. There is one other issue I had where I had unlocked my doors and put my child in the car. When I went to get in the car had locked on it's own. Luckily we were at the house and had a spare key. I have learned that this issue common.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 nissan murano. While driving the vehicle would stall, and the lights would fail without warning. After the vehicle stalls the check engine warning light illuminates on the instrument control panel. A representative from the manufacturer stated that her vehicle identification number was excluded from recall number 03v45500 ( engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was 55,000.
Check engine light came on and the car was missing as it was driven. Took it to mechanic and they discovered that the #1 cylinder had no compression. This is with only 70,000 miles on it. It ended up needed a valve job - $3,200. When they took off that part of the engine to have it machined, they discovered that the rear catalytic converter failed and the front one was about to fail. In the case of the cylinder issue and the catalytic converter issue I was able to visually see and confirm what they were talking about. They said that the pieces of the failed rear catalytic converter more than likely got sucked back into the cylinder, scratching the surface of it and causing the compression loss. Since there was a failure of the catalytic converters and it was under the 8year/80,000 limit I called nissan looking for reimbursement on at least the catalytic converters cost. They said they were under warranty until 2011, which is eight years, but that it wasn't covered because it would only be covered if there was a recall. That is not what the epa fact sheet epa420-f-96-020 says. I will try to contact another nisan location about this issue as they would not help me or transfer me to anyone else. So I needed a valve job and two new catalytic converters because of this. At this point, the old catalytic converters are not available.
During a routine service of my 2003 nissan murano, which has 33,293 miles on the odometer, the service technician noticed radiator fluid leaking from a hose that is located behind a fan-belt tension pulley. Upon closer inspection it was discovered that the bracket on which the pulley is mounted had failed causing the pulley to be pushed out of alignment and subsequently damaging the hose and belt, resulting in a repair cost of $450.27. The repair consisted of replacing all the effected components at my expense. As far as I know, the "defective bracket" was replaced with an identical item sharing the same defective qualities. Nissan will not divulge the reason for the brackets failure. My concern is: if this "pulley devise" had broken off the vehicle due to the failure of the bracket while I was driving at speed, it would have done incalculable damage ,possibly causing me to loose control of the vehicle, probably causing an accident resulting in injury or loss of life. When I asked the service manager what caused the bracket to fail, he said he didn't know, but that I should consider myself fortunate that he discovered the problem when he did. Apparently, other owners were not so fortunate, their cars had to be towed and the damage was much more extensive. After the repairs were completed I asked to be given the defective and damaged parts and now have them in my possession.
I own a 2003 nissan murano, my check engine light has come on several times. Each time I brought to the nissan dealership and they could not figure out what's was wrong. On saturday sept 26, 2009 at 4:00 pm I was driving my nissan murano and without warning or anything the car shut off while in motion on the freeway, everything stopped working including the breaks. This is the 2nd time this car has shut off while in motion. I checked for recalls appears some 2003 nissan murano's were recalled by the federal safety agency, but when I went to nissan they said my car was not part of the recall? I believe it should be because I've experienced exactly what the recall ( 03v455000) is indicating. I don't believe nissan recalled all the cars they should have with this problem, obviously since I am having this problem. Nissan need to recall my 2003 nissan and all others its failed to include either by error or on purpose? I tried to work with nissan north america no help at all. I need someone to review this case and hopefully save lives by having nissan do a complete recall on the cars that should have been included in the recall.
I have had to tow my vehicle 2003 nissan murano 3-4 times via acsc automobile club of southern calif and physically took it to the same company twice. Paid over $2900.00 out of my pocket in which I am disabled permanently due to heart disease and collect social security,and at one of my stales in the middle of laural canyon and roscoe blvd when I am not even allowed to pick up things under 5 pounds no pushing,pulling,kneeling,bending avoid wetness,fumes,gases,heights,humidity,dust you get the picture I am only 40 and I have the heart of an 75 yr old women anyways I hade to push my car all by myself for over 50 ft before someone helped me god was definetely watching over me!!!! Now lets gt down to business like I said earlier I took my murano to the same dealership they never could find out what was wrong I kept telling them about the car problem they never took me seriously. Av nissan was the same stupid dealership charged me thousands and finally now the recall. I want my money back not all but they let me drive off never fixed the same complaint. As I described earlier about the stall in the intersection I have broken down 4 or 5 times and it was very phyisically hard on my whole body let alone my heart and that was just wrong!!!!!!
Start having problems with my 2003 nissan murano around 80,000 miles. The car started to skip while running and soon after, the car seems to have no power. Sometime after driving it for 20 mins or more mostly coming off the highway, I would experience no power when accelerate". After turning, the car off and allow it to sit for 10 mins. The problem did not repeat until again driving over 20 mins and repeat as above. My service engine soon light came on shortly afterwards. I had my local autozone to run a diags test and two codes came up p0011"camshaft position bank 1 & p0021 camshaft position bank 2. I took the car to nissan dealership and they too ran a diags test and both codes were present for failed intake timing sensors. They said the cars oil pressure was low and recommended a change. Nissan replaced both camshaft censors on 1/08/09. Total repairs & labor was $430.00 on 06/01/09 again the car was repeating the same problems. I took the car back to the same nissan dealership and they ran another diags test. Again, codes p0011 & p0021 were present. The service tech explains the reason for the code was due to insufficient oil changes. Also, explain the car needs the 90000 mile service treatments. They performed the 27-point inspection "all" changed air filter, battery service lube locks, oil & filter change rotate tires. Total repairs and labor $334.99. When I pick the car up, the car still did not have the power it normally had before all the problems, however the engine check light was off and the tech told me to drive it and bring it back if problem occur. My total repairs this time $334.99. The car continue to miss & skip and would continue to have a loss of power and would delay when accelerating after driving more than 20 mins in 80 degree temp. I am still having problems; my vehicle should be part of the 03v455000 recall circuit board for the crank position sensors.
Regarding the recent recall on nissan murano's.... I have/had the problems indicated in the recall since I purchase the 2003 nissan murano. When I would go into the dealer or if I had to have the car towed to the dealer I was told the problem was my battery. My battery has been replace 3 times. I have engine stalling while driving, stalling when starting, the engine cut off while slowing down to stop, I had my headlights/turn signals flashing without anyone in the car and as I attempted to start the engine it would not turn. Each time I would complain to the dealer ( ed martin nissan indianapolis, indiana) the same symptoms of this recent recall I was told it was my battery.
I have a nissan murano 2003, the check engine light has come on several times, and the car stalls when I press on gas it takes about 5 seconds or so to accelerate which almost caused an accident, one time earlier the car stalled stopped while driving on the highway and could have caused perhaps a deadly accident. I have been to nissan dealer several times more then 4 with the same issue engine light and the issues. The latest time I went to nissan they said it could be the transmission perhaps, this is a faulty car and something needs to be done.
Can stalls on highway while driving. Service engine soon light comes on. Car will not start--engine will not turn over after this occurs. No accident but could cause accident. Repairman initially stated it was a loose gas cap--tightened and service engine soon light went away. But it happened again yesterday and I stalled out at a light. Car would not start right away. Eventually did start.
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