2005 Nissan Murano steering complaints

Filed Feb 10, 2011 · Steering · 70,650 miles · OR

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan murano. The contact stated that the high pressure power steering hose was cracked and leaking fluid. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who inspected the vehicle and informed him that they had to replace the steering hose. The steering hose had to be ordered and it would cost $700 to repair. There was no warranty or recall related to the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage were 70,650. Updated 03/24/11*lj the dealer replaced the high pressure power steering hose and power steering return hose and clamps. Updated 08/04/11

Filed Oct 13, 2009 · Steering · 45,137 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan murano. He noticed power steering fluid leaking out of the fluids' container. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, in which he was informed that the power steering hose needed to be replaced; however, the part was on back order. The current and failure mileages were 45,137. Updated 11/3/09 *cn the consumer waited over 6 weeks for a replacement. Updated 11/05/09

Filed Jan 2, 2007 · Steering · 21,000 miles · CA · crash

Tl* - the contact stated that on a clear sky day while driving at 60 MPH the steering wheel locked. The car flippled over and it was totaled. The contact felt that the vehicle should be covered under the federal safety agency recall campaign 06v401000. *ak the consumer has provided a copy of a consumer's report and used car buying guide in 2007, however the information does state 2003 and 2004 models and the problem was fixed in 2005 models. Update 04/30/07

Filed Feb 16, 2006 · Steering · 13,000 miles · WI

2005 nissan murano purchased may 2005~ 13,000 miles: I was in process of a y turn. When I put the car in reverse to back up, the car would not move, I put the car in drive in made an attempt to drive forward. The car did not move. Thinking maybe I might be on something, I put car in park, got out and looked around and underneath my wheels. Nothing. Got back in the car and tried to back up again. Car would not move. I got out, stood in front of the car and looked at it. I could readily see the left front wheel was turned in the direction they were supposed to be since I was in the process of a y turn. However, the right wheel was facing the opposite direction. I knew this car wasn't going no where. But for the life of me I did not get how that could suddenly be. I did not hit anything. The pavement was flat. No curbs, no nothing in the way! I was stuck blocking my cul du sac. I called the dealer. I talked to a guy in service department. I told him what the situation was. He said, "it sounds like tie rods are shot." I said, "on a new car?" he said, I will call the tow driver. There is no visible damage underneath or anywhere on the vehicle to indicate I hit anything or that anything hit me. I did not run over or hit anything. I was just in the process of a y turn. The tow driver arrived. He walked around the vehicle as I told him what happened. He said, "this is going to be a problem!" as the car was being pulled onto the flatbed trailer tow, I cringed, covering my face from the noise of metal crushing and bending. I knew whatever was wrong with my car was now enhanced by the tow. It is definitely the tie rod. The damage is $5,000.00. The result, the service department said I hit something and nissan won't pay. I know it is a parts failure or manufacturing defect. My car is on rack at dealer now so any asap info would be appreciated.