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Nissan Murano fuel smell problems
14 of the 5,970 owner complaints about the Nissan Murano describe gas smell in the cabin, most of them for the 2004 model year.
- owner complaints
- 14
- worst model year
- 2004
- typical mileage
- 24,000
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
- 20151
- 20091
- 20072
- 20062
- 20054
- 20044
Often reported together
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan murano. The contact stated that the vehicle had an abnormal fuel odor. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank leaked and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 06v003000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 nissan murano. While the vehicle was at a stop sign, the contact noticed the odor of fuel fumes. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 408. Ma 10/16/15 the consumer stated nissan purchased the vehicle back from her at full value. Updated 12/09/15.
The vehicle has shown problems that were previously recalled including tire monitoring system, passenger air bag warning light remains lit, and rear hatch fails to function. More recently the vehicle fails to start and has strong smell of gas. The fuel pump was replace by a certified mechanic but the problem persists, failure to start or run. In addition, the battery has drained even after being checked and recharged, clearly an electrical problem. The VIN number search shows no recall notices. Updated 2/10/2016
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan murano. The contact stated that after turning the vehicle on, exhaust fumes emitted into the vehicle. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan murano. The contact stated that there was an abnormal noise coming from the engine and exhaust fumes were present inside and outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the rear exhaust manifold had cracked. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 96,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan murano. The contact stated that gasoline fumes emitted outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who stated that the exhaust manifold needed to be replaced in order to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 39,000.
Complained to nissan dealer and was told nothing wrong. Complained at a later date and was told complaints have been made but no recall and if I wanted to pay for a complete gas system I could which would cost approx. $1000.00. When I get gas I have to get it when I am going home so I can shower due to gas spraying on me while pumping gas. Almost every time I pump gas it stops like it is full and gas spews back. Constantly have to move gas hose around and the gas nozzle to try to get gas. I have to have an extra set of clothes in my car because the gas smell makes me sick. One time I was sick all day vomiting because of this. This is dangerous and should be a recall.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan murano. The contact stated that her vehicle made a cranking noise and exhaust fumes exited the tailpipe. The nissan dealer diagnosed the failure as "engine sludge". Before taking the vehicle to nissan, a mechanic advised her to take it to a dealer because the engine was still under warranty. Nissan of north america denied the contact's claim and would not repair the vehicle under warranty. The purchase date and powertrain were unknown. The current mileage was 45,360 and failure mileage was 45,154.
Tl* - the contact called regarding a 2005 nissan murano. The contact stated there were strong gas fumes coming from the vehicle. The gas fumes would fill the garage. The contact took the vehicle to the nissan dealer and the fuel system was replaced. The contact stated that the smell gas fumes continued. The contact received a recall for the fuel system in april 2006. The failure mileage was 16,000. The fuel system was replaced again. The dealer also added fuel tank protectors. The contact continued to smell gas fumes. In january 2007, the contact took the vehicle back to the dealer because of the gas fumes. The dealer replaced the evaporator canister because they found gas in it. The failure mileage was 27,000. The contact was told this was the reason for the gas fumes. The contact stated that when she returned home she saw some type of tar sealant around the fuel tank assembly. The dealer did not inform her of this. The contact stated the gas fumes were now worse. The contact has been in contact with the nissan corporate office. The contact stated the gas fumes were making her ill.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- On certain sport utility vehicles, a fitting for vapor recirculation, which is welded on the fuel tank, may come off the fuel tank because incorrect material was used.
- Risk
- This could result in the malfunction indicator light in the instrument panel coming on and may result in some fuel leakage. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel tank with a new one free of charge. The recall began on march 20, 2006. Owners may contact nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261.
Recall number 06V054000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- On certain sport utility vehicles, due to the location of the forward edge of the fuel tank, in the event that a vehicle front tire runs over a small, sharp object in the road, catches it and propels it towards the rear of the vehicle, it may strike and puncture the fuel tank.
- Risk
- A punctured tank could increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install protectors in front of the tank free of charge. The recall began on march 20, 2006. Owners may contact nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261.
Recall number 06V003000 · Recall details
Questions about the Nissan Murano fuel smell
Which Nissan Murano years have gas smell in the cabin problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2004 (4 complaints), 2005 (4 complaints) and 2006 (2 complaints).
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