Could be an issue with ABS component. Car driving normally then when attempting to brake car slows but does not stop and driver needs to almost pin brake to floor to fully stop car. Car braking not acting as normal potentially putting driver at risk. No warning message. Car was brought to independent mechanic and they replaced rotors, pads and did system flush. Reason for report is in researching this issue I noticed there was a 2009 recall for the Murano with a similar issue. Not sure if this is just a part that is worn due to service or something similar to the 2009 issue. Issue happened again after the service described above but seems to de driving normally at this time.
2012 Nissan Murano: ABS light or ABS activating
7 of the 135 complaints about the 2012 Nissan Murano describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- typical mileage
- 88,000
- recalls
- 0
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
On 3 separate occasions, my vehicle lost brake pedal pressure and had excessive travel to the floor requiring extra distance in order to bring the vehicle to a complete stop ABS to avoid a collision. On one occasion, I drove over a bump on the expressway and the brake pedal traveled all the way down to the floor. After pumping the pedal a few times, pressure was restored. All brake components are in proper working order and maintained by an ase master technician. The master cylinder does not show sign of leaking. A check online revealed that the 2009 muranos had the same exact issue (which is now a recall) that I am experiencing on my vehicle and was discovered to be a faulty ABS module. A check also revealed that certain 2011 murano had the same issue as the 2009 but no recall was ever issued.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan murano. The contact stated that excessive pressure was needed to depress the brake pedal while attempting to slow or stop the vehicle. The contact stated that the braking distance was extended. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the mechanic replaced several unknown brake components. The ABS system was not replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 54,000.
I have been having issue with brake not braking completely for months. I took it into firestone to see what could be the issue they told me it was the master cyclindar, I got that fixed but still was having the same issue, took it back and could not figure out the problem so it was taken to grubbs nissan and now I am being told that it's the ABS actuator assembly and it was recalled for other new models but not mine. However it's still was a recall issue. I feel it could be fixed under the recall.
The vehicle was being driven on this date back to the dealership who had done the repair 5 days earlier nissan of oursman of laurel md . The vehicle began to once again perfom the same was it did the 2 week earlier when the incidentoccurrence on I 295 n bound deoartibng washington dc , this saturday the vehicle was acting erraticly in the parking lot of my loack food lion grocery story on 197 in laurel md, as I depated the parking lot I experience the grinding sould on and off and the shakking / virbrating of the steering wheel turning to the left or right without me directing it to do so...therefore I headed out the lot to go to the dealership before they closed at 3pm... I got their about 1230pm, and wasn't received by the staff favorable based .tghis would be a retake based on poor and incomplete maintenance performed the week before when same vehicle was taken into same dealership with respect to ABS actuator , which I felt the same issues and concern but this time the vehicle pulled abrutly to the left in traffic and I almost side -swiped the vehicle nest to me in the lane beside me.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan murano. While driving 45 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, an abnormal grinding noise was detected and the ABS and anti-skid warning indicators illuminated. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was taken to ourisman nissan (3514 fort meade rd, laurel, md 20724, (301) 725-4400) and was informed that the ABS actuator system was engaging and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 88,000.
While the car was being driven straight on the highway at approximately 70 MPH, the contact depressed the brake pedal to find it was spongy and traveled very far before the brakes finally engaged. The contact pumped the brake pedal several times and after four pumps, the contact was able to regain brake pedal strength and stop the vehicle. The contact reports that this issue has happened on previous occasions at various speeds of travel. The contact is aware of a recall on the 2009 model of this vehicle pertaining to the ABS hcu unit.
Service bulletins that may apply
- ABS/vdc CAN diagnosis information
- Brake Fluid Flush Voluntary Service Campaign UPDATE December 16, 2022 Please discard earlier versions of
- Brake Fluid Flush Voluntary Service Campaign UPDATE September 2, 2022 Please discard earlier versions of
- Voluntary service campaign brake fluid flush and ABS actuator inspection
- Service brakes, hydraulic
- Voluntary service campaign brake fluid flush and ABS actuator inspection introduction
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- Service information
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2012 Nissan Murano abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 2012 Nissan Murano?
7 of 135 owner complaints about the 2012 Nissan Murano (5%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 2009.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2012 Nissan Murano?
There are 0 recalls and 10 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2012 Nissan Murano
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