2006 Nissan Murano: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Jul 13, 2021 · Suspension · WI

We were driving 35 MPH, and the rear tires started squealing. We pulled over and saw that both rear tires were slanted inward and the left rear was twisted, not going straight. I tried to drive it further and the rear tires would not turn. After going a block, we parked it and got a ride home. The next day, we had it towed to the local Nissan Dealership. They inspected it and told us that the rear subframe had given out, due to rust. Thankfully, we were not going fast, as this situation made the whole rear suspension disconnected from the vehicle. I have called Nissan Customer Affairs, and they just quote what the warranty is on the vehicle. They say they can do absolutely nothing for us. Many Nissan Forums have multiple customers posting a similar problem. Who buys a car, and the frame just gives out? I am extremely disappointed with Nissan's lack of responsibility and customer service. I'd like them to offer some resolution. Ironically, we also own a '13 Nissan Murano. I am very concerned that the same thing could happen to this vehicle in the next few years. If that's the case, I'm going to sell it in a year or two. Please help us out the federal safety agency. Thank you for your time.

Filed Jun 11, 2012 · Seats · 61,000 miles · NC

The drivers seat became loose around the left rear floor area of the seat frame. The seat motors still worked but the seat movement was rough and sounded like it was grinding when engaged. A nissan dealership replaced the entire assembly at a cost of $946.00.

Filed Apr 16, 2012 · Transmission · GA

Recently my 2006 nissan murano started making grinding noises when going up hills and turning corners. After taking it to a few shops who said it might be the CVT transmission that was covered under an extended warranty since so many people have had issues, I went and took it to the dealer. Their diagnosis was a electronic coupler assembly failure which has to do with my rear differential. The car is not balancing the load properly and the transmission is slipping. There is a 2 month waiting list for this part because it has gone bad in so many nissan vehicles. Yet there has been no recall and no extended warranty put on it. The vehicle is said to be relatively unsafe to drive but they are months out on getting parts in for it to be fixed.

Filed Sep 19, 2011 · Seats · 55,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan murano. While parked, the contact noticed that the driver side seat would squeak. After inspecting the vehicle the contact noticed that the seat was not balanced on the left side. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. The technician stated that the seat had to be replaced because the bracket that sustained the seat was fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.

Filed Jul 7, 2011 · Seats · 60,000 miles · NJ

Structural failure of the anchor/bracket on the left rear side of 06 nissan drivers seat. I would hear a squeaking when I would sit down but found mount bolts tight. Sat in it 6 july 2011and drivers seat broke and fell to the rear and towards driver door. Unsafe to drive in that condition. Looked it up on-line and found numerous other complaints about this part. Right now I have a piece of wood supporting the seat so I can get it to dealership. When will something be done on this defective part? Does someone have to die first?

Filed Apr 19, 2011 · Seats, Suspension · 51,000 miles · OK

1. Purchased 2006 nissan murano in may 2010 with 40,000 miles on it. At 40,000 miles the front left tire started to make a grinding noise. 2. At 47,000 miles wheel bearing on front left tire went bad. At 51,000 miles was driving the car and heard a snap and the left side of the drivers seat collapsed and now rocks back and forth making it not only unsafe but also uncomfortable to drive. 3. Paid $500 to get the wheel bearing repaired on the car. Took the car into nissan dealership to get the seat looked at and were told that it would be a $1300 repair because nissan does not make the part that was defective, therefore we would have to pay to get the entire seat replaced. These are both safety issues and there are 1,000's of complaints on both of these issues yet nissan still refuses to pay for the repairs or recall the parts.

Filed Nov 26, 2010 · Seats · 71,000 miles · MA

Tl*the contact owns 2006 nissan murano. While driving approximately 28 MPH the drivers seat started squeaking followed by a loud popping sound. The contact pulled over and checked underneath the seat and noticed that the drivers seat was broken. The seat leaned towards the drivers door and there was no support on the left side of the seat. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the welding on the base of the seat was broken and quoted her the repair cost. The contact notified nissan and she was expecting a return call from them. The failure mileage was 71,000.

Filed Sep 29, 2010 · Seats · NC · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan murano. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the contact heard the squeaking noise and a pop sound from the driver's seat. The seat then broke, pushing her toward the steering wheel and injuring her as well. The contact called the dealer and was told that the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was approximately 74,000.

Filed May 27, 2010 · Seats · 69,000 miles · CA

I have a 2006 nissan murano. For the past few weeks there was a squeak in my car, I thought it might be my seat. All of a sudden this morning, I got in and my drivers seat was leaning to the left. Took it to the dealer and they want $1100 to fix it, says it is not covered under their warranty. They said that the seat frame is broken.

Filed Jan 19, 2010 · Seats · 38,000 miles · WA

All of a sudden my driver's seat would not slide forward on the right side, thereby creating a grinding noise and a slight and unnatural swivel of the seat to the left.

Filed Nov 12, 2009 · Seats · 53,000 miles · CA

I bought a used nissan murano 2006 at 42000 miles. Everything was perfect at the beginning, two months later my seat started making very squeaky noise. Until yesterday I kept driving having no idea what is going on. On my way to work my driver seat snapped on the left side. I almost crushed because it happened so suddenly. I am glad that it happened at night and there was no cars around me. Apparently there is many complaints about nissan defective seat and dealers are charging close to 900$ to fix the problem that should not even occurred ever.

Filed Feb 15, 2009 · Seats · 50,000 miles · 00

Drivers seat was making a squeaking noise and finally broke, sending the seat down to the floor, jolting the driver. It was repaired by the dealer, but was not covered under extended warranty.