2009 Nissan Murano: won't start

Filed Oct 17, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 117,034 miles · FL

I have a repeated electrical issue with my car. At first, I thought my issue was diagnosed improperly but I was recently on the federal safety agency page and found over 20 complaints that expressed the same exact issue I have been having. That issue being the fact that my car, when in motion will completely shut off on me and go into neutral. This will happen without any warning and for me has happened both times on the highway while going 75 MPH. Once the car stalls out, the power steering will also go out in about 30 seconds and the engine will completely shut off at that time. Therefore, you have about 30 seconds to roll your car to a safe spot in order to avoid a crash. There is no turning the car off and then back on, as when you try to do so all of the dash lights will come on and the engine will not start back up as the battery is dead or close to it. If you are lucky you can get jumped but the battery becomes so drained that it cannot even hold a charge for a miles worth of power. Both times I have had to have my murano towed into a shop. The first time this issue occurred I was told I need my battery replaced as it was dead and that was the cause of my engine failure. This sounded strange to me at the time, as the battery that I had was a little less than a year old but I was just wanting to pickup a working car and put this behind me. My car worked properly for 48 days before I again, had the same exact issue occur to me, while again traveling on the highway going 75 MPH. This time, there was not adequate space on the highway to pull over and I had to call 911 in order to avoid a crash. Again, I had my car towed and was now told it was an issue with the alternator, which I then had replaced. I am now worried this issue will reoccur as people are stating they have had their alternator replaced 2 and 3 times and are still being put in these scary, engine failure situations

Filed Jul 19, 2019 · Steering · 100,000 miles · IL

Stering wheel lock actuator its not working dont let my car start this part its so expensive should be a recall regarding this problem I was is chicago 90 degres with my 2 daughters and my wife and my car doesn't start my A/C only can run for a few minutes before the battery is gone , how can be posible that this part can make the car and my family standing on the sun in summer time snissan should be responsible to fix this problem

Filed May 30, 2019 · Electrical · 148,000 miles · FL

While driving vehicle lost power, when trying to accelerate no power and noticed drop in RPM. Also battery and brake lights flickering. Was able to get car home however a week later with my children in the car it happened again only this time it completely died, after having it towed home, after jump start vehicle started right up without hesitation, and ran fine. System checks good and battery is new less than 60 days. Very dangerous as there is not warning to sudden loss of power and stalling. Vehicle lights radiio etc all still work but vehicle won't start. Nissan recalled earlier models alternator for same symptoms however not my vehicle year. Same set up location as the 03-07 models same problems just no recall on 09 models. Car has power lights radio etc just looses ability to accelerate and if engine stalls then requires boosting to be started again. Runs fine after no warning lights and then without warning happens again.

Filed May 8, 2019 · Electrical · 165,000 miles · IL

Car stopped in the middle of the highway and would not start unless it was jumped. It has done this several time and is very dangerous. It appears to be the alternator. I have seen man forums on this same situation for the 2009 nissan murano and I supprised to see that nothing has been done.

Filed Dec 18, 2016 · Steering · 126,000 miles · LA

Was at lowes with my grand daughter when the steering wheel was locked and the steering lock indicator light was on. Vehicle would not start due to the malfunction of the steering lock box. Weather was bad and a gentleman tried assisting me but to no avail. After looking at the indicator lights he informed me he had heard of this issue and the problem was in fact due to a faulty steering lock box. I had no choice but have the vehicle towed to my temporary home and here it sits. My home flooded with 7' of water mid august and is still uninhabitable. I'm a grandmother with limited funds and really cannot afford to spend the large sum of money required to pay for a known defective part. During my research I found out that nissan knowing this issue has now imited the warranty time on this known problem. I thank god this occurred in a populated area where assistance was readily available and not rural as I quite often find myself traveling to these areas. Is this a safety issue? Absolutely!! Nissan should be ashamed knowning this part is defective and refuses to do a mandatory recall. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated in this matter. Thanking you in advance.

Filed Oct 3, 2015 · Electrical · 125,000 miles · FL

Car will not start and does not turn over. Tried battery, different fob, new fob batteries, rolling vehicle, tries starting in neutral, etc. No results. Feels like steering wheel is not in locked position

Filed Jun 25, 2014 · Electrical · 4,806 miles · CA

Purchased car new in may 2008. Battery went dead after not being driven in feb 2009. Jumped battery and discussed with dealer. Was told to disconnect battery if car was not going to be driven for 2 weeks. Did this but battery died again in june 2009. Took car to dealer; they found no problem. Battery died again in march 2010 (mileage 9,208). Dealer put in a new battery. In may 2011, battery died again(mileage 15,527) . Had disconnected battery during a vacation, when the car was sitting, and it started upon return but died 3 days later. Went to dealer and they kept car for several days, attempting to find the problem. They disconnected the car alarm, and assured me they would stand by the car if this happened after 3 yr. Warranty expired. Returned from vacation in oct 2011 and again the battery would not start the car (mileage 17,760). Dealer installed another new battery. June 2014 the car died again after sitting for 3 days. Dealer will not accept problem with car and/or battery and will charge a diagnostic fee to resolve problem. Since they haven't been able to solve problem over the past 5 years, am reluctant to pay them again. Have filed complaint with nissan customer service. No response to date.

Filed Feb 18, 2014 · Electrical · 29,000 miles · ND

Car would not start, everything work in the car, but it would start, put a new battery in the car and it work. A couple of days went by (car started every time) one day car did the same thing got another battery for it and car started and ran, 3rd time was down town the car would not run it started but would not move. Got it home finally started the car the next day cause I thought maybe it was the security on why it wouldn't drive. I started the car to let it warm up, went out 10 min. Later and the car was not running. Got another battery car started took it to the local cenex they check the car and said the alternator was not working. They did a test, when I would turn my lights on and heat the battery was draining. My son charged the last battery that was in my car and it took the charge and still is, so 3 battery cant be bad. Called nissan to see about the recall on my nissan, no my car was not, I called nissan and they would not put my car on the list. I bought the car used and not sure where it came from my car is doing the same thing everyone is complaining about, if the alternator is bad cover it..plus the closes nissan dealer is 3 to 4 hours away.

Filed Aug 16, 2010 · Locks · 56,000 miles · NJ

Several weeks ago (july 2010) door actuator on 2009 nissan murano started having problems. Door lock is intermittent. This is a serious safety problem.

Filed Feb 15, 2010 · Electrical · 6,504 miles · AL

1. On 4 or 5 occasions vehicle would not crank 2. Bluetooth disconnected 4 or 5 times 3. Air conditioner would not cool 4. On 2 occasions the lights came on without any controls being depressed 5, on 1 occasion the vehicle would not crank and had to be cranked using battery cables 6. Beepers go off when they are not supposed to.