2008 Nissan Murano: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2008 Nissan Murano: 1 recall, 5 owner complaints.
Recalls
1 vehicle recall from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Electrical, Airbags Vehicle recall #08V521000 · 2008 · 204,361 vehicles
What's wrong: A varistor in the ocs control unit located in the passenger seat cushion May have been manufactured out of specification. Under certain conditions, this could cause an interruption of signal between the ocs and the air bag control unit (acu).
Why it matters: This could result in the passenger air bag being suppressed which could fail to provide adequate protection in the event of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will test the signal between the ocs and acu systems using a special tool to check that it is functioning as designed. If necessary, the seat cushion (containing ocs hardware) will be replaced with a new one manufactured to specification. The recall began on November 4, 2008.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Transmission & drivetrain (3): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Body & structure (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Exterior lights (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Airbags (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2008 Nissan Murano has 5 owner complaints, ranking #22 of 24 Murano model years for complaints (well below the 248 average). Complaints peaked in 2008 (1 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 7 years old, at a median of 33,500 miles. Neighboring years: 2007 (676 complaints, 2 recalls), 2009 (635 complaints, 4 recalls).
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FAQ
Does the 2008 Nissan Murano have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall for the 2008 Nissan Murano. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2008 Nissan Murano problems?
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are transmission & drivetrain (3), body & structure (1), exterior lights (1).
Where can I get a 2008 Nissan Murano repair manual?
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