2009 Nissan Murano: sunroof shattered

Filed Aug 11, 2019 · 130,000 miles · WA

While driving my 2009 nissan murano approximately 60 MPH on I-5 from portland, or to my home in washington the front part of my sunroof shattered for no apparent reason. There was an explosive sound before shards of glass rained down on the inside of my car. My sunroof was closed at the time but the shade part was open. Some of the shards measured approximately 6 inches in length. It was a nice sunny day out and the approximate time of the incident was 6:00 pm. There were no overpasses in the vicinity where the incident occurred. I was not traveling near any dump trucks or other vehicles that was carrying any cargo. I could find no evidence of flying debris to cause the glass to shatter. I have contacted nissan dealership in my area and was quoted a price of $1,311.00 plus taxes to replace the shattered glass. Fortunately, I was the only person in the vehicle at the time and was able to get over from the 2nd lane to the side of the road to deal with the large amounts of shattered glass that was found in both the front and back seats of my car. It was a very unnerving situation to be in and I did look to if see any other drivers in the area appeared to be effected by my sunroof shattering. I did not see evidence that any other drivers were effected by my sunroof shattering. I did take several photos of the shattered glass for my records. I have also kept larger fragments of the shattered glass for evidentiary purposes because I will be sending a demand letter to nissan to cover the cost based on previous reports I have just now found out about. I don't feel my murano is safe to drive knowing that the sunroof may explode again for no apparent reason. I will be driving with my shade closed on my sunroof which defeats purpose of having a sunroof but safety comes first.

Filed Nov 9, 2018 · 170,000 miles · MN

Moonroof exploded going 65mph down a 4 lane highway

Filed Jul 15, 2015 · 40,200 miles · WA

Traveling down I-5 at 60mph,75 degrees outside, the front sunroof glass literally exploded outward. We thought we had been shot, a very scary and dangerous experience.

Filed Feb 17, 2015 · Visibility · 68,000 miles · SC

My sunroof over driver and passenger seats literally exploded while driving on interstate- sunny 38 degree day, not under a bridge or near other cars . The noise was deafening, and glass came crashing on my (the driver) head and on the children in the back seat. The roof exploded upward like a volcano. Nothing hit the roof, as we were shaken but able to pull over and check the car for any evidence of something crashing into sunroof. But the roof exploded upward and outward as it became obvious that a large chunk of glass from roof was missing. The sunroof was closed, but the sun shade was open. Reported problem to nissan, but they have yet to get back to me. This is a major problem and a huge safety concern. This problem seems to stem from a pressure problem within the murano. This is extremely dangerous!! Sunroof is being replaced, but I'm now terrified to drive my car, seeing as how this can happen again, and we may not be as fortunate to pull over safely and make it to side of road! Nissan must deal with this problem! This can potentially be a fatal flaw on the murano.

Filed Jan 5, 2015 · Visibility · 127,789 miles · SC

As I was driving into the parking deck in charlotte and the sunroof on my 2009 murano exploded. I am sure it was not hit by any rock or other object because I was parking. Luckily, my five year old daughter and wife were not with me because this scared me. The glass cracked all the way around and I was not showered with glass as the sunscreen was closed. If I were on the highway, I would have wrecked not knowing what this was or coming from. This is a safety issue. I was able to get out in the parking deck and take pictures. As I drove back to columbia, sc, most of the loose glass blew off leaving a large hole on the top and other drivers were startled with what was happening. This has to be addressed because I have kept my car up to date with the necessary services. This is definitely a hazard that could place lives in jeopardy. Apparently, this is an ongoing situation. I have contacted a lawyer for assistance if nissan north america does not address this concern.

Filed Nov 28, 2014 · Visibility · 55,000 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan murano. While driving 65 MPH, the sunroof shattered without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000.

Filed Aug 22, 2014 · Visibility · 98,000 miles · MN

I was driving home and the sunroof on the 2009 murano exploded. I do not believe we were hit with a rock or any other object. Luckily we were not showered with glass as the sunscreen was up. This is a safety issue. I was on the freeway and the sudden noise almost made me hit a car beside me. There was no indication as to what happened just the extremely loud noise. I was able to pull over and figure it out. But I did see other cars also become startled. In mn we experience extreme weather temps and need to make sure this does not weaken the integrity of our vehicles. If this has been the past winter I could have had my young girls in the car with -50 degree temps trying to drive another 20mn home. I see now this has been happening quite a bit but nothing has yet been done. Why?

Filed Mar 28, 2013 · Visibility · 165,000 miles · AR

I was driving at 55-60 MPH with no vehicles in front of me, and my sunroof exploded outward. Sounded like a gun shot going off inside the car. Glass slid of the back of the car and I slightly opened the sun shade and where the glass is there was a big hole where it had blown out.

Filed Jul 3, 2011 · Visibility · 44,000 miles · CO

Sunroof exploded out while traveling at highway speed (70 MPH) at approximately 0930 am. Weather conditions: clear and sunny. Road conditions: dry and smooth, no debris. No other vehicles to the front or sides so it is impossible to be road debris damage such as rocks or other debris. Appears to be a product or design defect.

Filed Oct 8, 2010 · Visibility · 25,000 miles · PA · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan murano. The contact was driving approximately 60 MPH when the sunroof suddenly exploded and shattered. The contact did not notice an issue with the sunroof before the failure. The contact was injured and cut from the glass shattering. The vehicle was being repaired by an authorized dealer. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The current and failure mileage was approximately 25,000.