2006 Murano purchased new with extended warranty which covered a fair number of issues. Regularly dealer serviced until May 2017 when I returned to a local mechanic who serviced, and logged, according to the service manual. Had a funny noise last summer, no indicator lights to tell me anything, so took it in, a little over 160,000 kms. No oil. Replaced oil but couldn't really find anything wrong. No blue smoke, no leaks, so mechanic says just monitor and swing by any time, if something looks, or feels odd (mechanic is great, known him for years, honest as the day is long and his garage is about 3 blocks away).
Went back for regular oil change etc and again, the oil was really low. That's when the counter guy tells me there were a few years and models of Nissan where they contracted out the manufacture of the pistons and there was an issue with them. Once again they put in a heavier oil. Last oil change and service was Jan, 2019 and of course I was down once again.
This time they put in 15/40 oil, we'll see how long it lasts. I'm at 170,000 kms now which puts my annual usage at approximately. 13,600 kms, far below the average of 20,000 kms per yr. It appears that I either keep on doing this as long as I can or I get a new, or rebuilt, engine at a minimum estimate of $5,000 Cdn.
As a pensioner, this is a big hit. In the process of drafting a letter to Nissan; we'll see if they respond, and how. In the meantime I guess its research. If anybody out there has any information that may help I would be extremely grateful.
This is the 2nd Murano I've purchased and I have had nothing but problems with the fans, brakes, exhaust, oil and trans leaks. You name it, all the way to electrical.
My 2006 Nissan Murano had excessive oil consumption. Went to dealer, ran a diagnostic test and found out that the piston rings were cracked and leaking oil. Dealer recommended changing the engine, for an estimated cost of $12000 (parts + labor). Odometer reads 70,612 !! Who changes engines at that mileage ?
Called up 1-800-Nissan-1 and complained, only to find out two days later that 'after careful consideration, they weren't able to help me'. Nissan is pawning off defective vehicles and refuses to acknowledge it !
I have heard there was a class action law suit against Nissan for these motors using oil, Is this true?? This car now has 64000 miles on it and I have been told to replace the motor or trade it it in.... REALLY!!!! I owe more than I will get on a trade in.....I will never buy another Nissan. This is a huge problem and Nissan should fix it for free...I stayed away from Dodges and Chryslers but the joke was on me.......
- nissannitemare,
Jacksonville, FL, US
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2006 Murano purchased new with extended warranty which covered a fair number of issues. Regularly dealer serviced until May 2017 when I returned to a local mechanic who serviced, and logged, according to the service manual. Had a funny noise last summer, no indicator lights to tell me anything, so took it in, a little over 160,000 kms. No oil. Replaced oil but couldn't really find anything wrong. No blue smoke, no leaks, so mechanic says just monitor and swing by any time, if something looks, or feels odd (mechanic is great, known him for years, honest as the day is long and his garage is about 3 blocks away).
Went back for regular oil change etc and again, the oil was really low. That's when the counter guy tells me there were a few years and models of Nissan where they contracted out the manufacture of the pistons and there was an issue with them. Once again they put in a heavier oil. Last oil change and service was Jan, 2019 and of course I was down once again.
This time they put in 15/40 oil, we'll see how long it lasts. I'm at 170,000 kms now which puts my annual usage at approximately. 13,600 kms, far below the average of 20,000 kms per yr. It appears that I either keep on doing this as long as I can or I get a new, or rebuilt, engine at a minimum estimate of $5,000 Cdn.
As a pensioner, this is a big hit. In the process of drafting a letter to Nissan; we'll see if they respond, and how. In the meantime I guess its research. If anybody out there has any information that may help I would be extremely grateful.
- whitebc, Delta, BC, Canada