2010 Nissan Murano: sunroof shattered

Filed Apr 10, 2022 · Body · MT

I was driving down the highway with no other vehicles around, and the moon roof suddenly exploded!!?

Filed Jan 5, 2020 · 88,900 miles · VA

While driving on a primary road at approx. 50 MPH, my sunroof exploded without warning. It sounded as if a gun was fired next to my ear.

Filed Jul 31, 2018 · Body · 113,000 miles · CO

Driving down the highway when the sunroof above the driver exploded sending shards of glass about the cabin of the car and also up into the air. Nothing struck the car and the breakage was accompanied by a loud explosion type sound.

Filed Dec 11, 2017 · Visibility · 209,000 miles · CA

Driving north on the I-15 freeway, approximately 70 MPH (the posted speed limit), in the fast lane, it was evening, dark outside, around 7 pm. There were no curves in the road at that time. All of the sudden my sun roof glass exploded with a huge bang sound, extremely loud, and immediately there was a lot of wind noise. I had the interior sunroof screen closed, thank goodness. Otherwise I would've been covered in tempered glass. I pulled off the freeway as quickly and safely as I could, into a gas station parking lot to evaluate the situation. Upon inspection, I noticed there was approximately a 2' x 1' hole in the center of my front sunroom. Shards of glass were everywhere, and the interior netting was shredded. I was able to get some plastic and duct tape to cover the window enough so that I could get home. It was also a windy day.

Filed Nov 16, 2015 · 56,000 miles · TX

While driving down the freeway, the sunroof exploded. It sounded like a gunshot causing me to swerve and almost lose control of the truck. I had to swerve so I wouldn't hit the rail. There were no other cars around me. No evidence of a rock, wood, etc. The thing just popped, and the glass fell all over my seat around the kids. It was the middle of the night . The kids were screaming. It was a horrible experience.

Filed Sep 20, 2013 · Body, Visibility · 54,000 miles · GA

While driving, the sunroof exploded leaving a round, upward protruding, glass hole larger than a basketball. Sunroof was closed on a mild 82 degree day driving down the highway. Fortunately, the sun shade was closed which blocked shattering glass from hitting us directly while operating at highway speeds. Nissan did acknowledge instances of this nature on other models. An internet search of forums revealed many, many occurrences. This was not an impact crack, break. It was literally an outward explosion!! *ln

Filed Jan 20, 2013 · Visibility · 37,000 miles · RI

For the second time in 6 months, my sunroof exploded. The first time was in july, 2012, and I will file a separate report for that incident.. Both times the dealer said they were not responsible. Out of the blue, it sounded like a gun shot, it was so loud. The glass was pushed up with the force, with a big circle of glass missing. I was not following another car and there was no stone kicked up as claimed by the dealer. With the cold air outside, the glass was pushed up with the pressure. The first time it happened was in the summer, and with the pressure, the glass was pushed inward. This seems to be a design flaw, as many others on the internet have claimed the same problem, even though the dealers claim they have not heard of this problem. This problem should not be ignored, as sooner or later this issue will result in serious accidents, possibly a fatality, and it would be difficult for nissan to say they were not aware of this problem. It is outrageous that I am afraid to drive this car when at any time, the sun roof may once again explode for no apparent reason. This dangerous situation is not what I signed up for when I bought this car and I am upset that this problem is not being acknowledged by nissan.

Filed Jan 20, 2013 · Visibility · 30,855 miles · RI

This report is in connection with report #10493536. This is the first time my sun roof exploded for no apparent reason. No stone was kicked up and I was not following another car. Seems like a design flaw in this model. Six months later, on 1/11/13, the same thing happened, much to my frustration. I just realized I put the date of that report as 2012 but should be 2013. Seems like some sort of pressure from within is causing this problem, but this dangerous situation needs to be fixed. Both times, the interior shade was closed, or the consequence of glass showering down on me and my child while traveling at 65 MPH is not something I care to think about. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Filed Nov 4, 2010 · Body, Visibility · 2,229 miles · NY

2010 nissan murano. While driving on highway, the glass of the sunroof suddenly and spontaneously shattered into bits. It was not hit by any object, as traffic was clear on the highway and there was no overpass in the area. Nissan said they found no manufacturer's defect, and my insurance would not cover it as glass. I paid for repair out of pocket.