2009 Nissan Murano: jerking or lurching

Filed Aug 8, 2024 · Transmission · FL

When starting my vehicle, it would shake and hesitate to turn on. While driving, It would hesitate when accelerating. When driving at 70 miles, the vehicle would hesitate then drop 3 to 4 miles below speed on its own. The dashboard would indicate drive mode then change to reverse mode then back to drive mode, then reverse mode continuously while driving. The car was also making a loud clanking noise. When I was at a standstill at a red light with foot on the brake, the car was jerking forward on its own. I was driving the car with my 2 year old when this happened and decided to take it to a mechanic who confirmed that it is a transmission problem as well as a broken axle on the left. I left the car at his shop and started shopping around for a transmission replacement which is very costly. My concern is, if this has been a faulty issue with 2009 Nissan Murano transmissions, then it is likely that this can happen again if I purchase a used transmission which at this time, I cannot afford so it is sitting at the mechanics repair shop until I either save money for a transmission or use the money to get a better used vehicle. At this time I have to take my mom to work and use her car so i can go to work. I’ve been doing this for the past 2 weeks and unsure as to how much longer I can keep doing this as our work hours are conflicting.

Filed Aug 29, 2022 · Transmission · AR

When stopped at stop lights or even a stop sign & it's my time to go my vehicle will "creep" at a snail's pace regardless of my position on the gas petal, then all of a sudden jerk & take off fast. On 2 occasions my vehicle would not even go when the turn light went to green & I quickly shifted to "L" where it did take off & the rooms jumped to 5000 & after getting out of heavy traffic I put it back in Drive. This issue occurs randomly & I've had a verbal conversation with a mechanic in my family that says, my 2009 Murano has a CVT transmission, they are very costly to replace. I only have 159,000 miles on my Murano & I drive my Autistic grandson to school & home only. I'm only bringing this to your attention to fund out if I'm the only person that has had issues with the CVT transmission bc a $4-$5000 new transmission is impossible for us. This has been happening off & on for about 6 months.

Filed Oct 1, 2020 · Brakes · LA

Brake system brakes locked all 4. When I drive it sounded like rattling once I made it home backed up it jerked then call a mechanic and he said brakes are locked dnt drive.

Filed Dec 19, 2018 · Transmission · MN

My 2009 nissan murano which I bought in february 2014 from an authorized nissan dealer (morrie's minnetonka) had a faulty CVT transmission. After dealing with the problem for almost a year, which includes but not limited to the following: loss of power, transmission jerking, transmission slipping, CVT coolant hose leaks and failures which put my life, my kids life in danger multiple times. I reached out to nissan USA warranty office numerous times for no avail and ultimately replaced the transmission at a cost of $4,299. Nissan refused to cover the cost and completely ignored my repeated plea for a response. I would like to bring the issue to the federal safety agency hoping you will 1) conduct the faulty CVT transmissions of nissan. I learnt that there are pending legal issues that the company is dealing with as of today and I am happy to hand over all my vehicle inspection documents in order to help the investigation. 2) as I mentioned earlier the CVT transmission issue and sudden stops in the middle of the highway repeatedly put my life, my kids life and other drivers at risk. I am sure other nissan murano owners are dealing with the same problem and pursuing this investigation and resolving in a timely manner will protect the public from unnecessary danger caused by the manufacturer. 3) nissan should take responsibility and cover owners like myself for a mistake that in my opinion big enough to demand a recall.

Filed May 1, 2017 · Transmission · 160,000 miles · CA

Transmission problem. Car will not accelerate after stop. When press the gas petal car will jerk and not speed. Sometime restarting will work. It happened in freeway during idle traffic.

Filed Aug 15, 2014 · Transmission · 95,000 miles · PA

While my husband was driving the vehicle into work, started out driving normal. Then about 6 miles from home it all of a sudden started a jerking motion and then the vehicle came to a complete stop. He was able to get the vehicle off the road. Had the car towed to a nissan dealer thinking it was the transmission which would have been covered under the extended warranty. Was contacted this morning and told it was the transfer case which is not covered under the warranty for the CVT transmission which is going to cost us $3600 to have repaired along with the $125 to get it towed to the dealer. We have had this vehicle for only 4 months. Considering how much these vehicles cost they should not be falling apart this quickly! I believe if they are willing to extend the warranty for the CVT transmission they should be willing to take care of any parts that could be affected by it.

Filed May 27, 2014 · Transmission · 48,000 miles · NC

Car was making light clicking sounds started driving before getting up to speed car made a popping sound and jerked not allowing me to continue driving. Car will start moving fine for a few feet then will continue.... Per auto repair part is called transfer case $3000+ repair according to a complaint web site this issue is common in murano's.