How To Replace The Power Steering Hose In A Murano - by Paul Vaughn
Your Murano is equipped with state-of-the-art power steering control to make controlling your vehicle nearly hands free. (nearly). The power steering pump provides pressurized fluid that drives the steering mechanism, giving you the feel of control without the work of turning the gears yourself. Your vehicle has a pump line that connects the power steering pump to the steering gears and provides pressure to move the wheels back and forth. Occasionally this line can become damaged by road debris or by rubbing against other components and will need to be replaced.
We have the extended warranty Gold plan which cost us significantly more at time of purchase. The Dealer (Glendale Nissan) stated that the High Pressure power steering hose was not under warranty even though it was a known defect and would cost us $525 to repair. The car had about 50,000 miles and this shouldn't be happening so soon. I called Nissan's complaint line and they didn't respond for a few days even though they were supposed to in 24hrs. The dealer wanted to charge us $175 for the visual inspection if we took it somewhere else, I was furious and managed to get the fee waived. I took me car to an outside mechanic and it cost me half as much with the dealer part. Nissan Finally called three days after only to tell me I needed the Gold Plus warranty for it to be covered - I will never buy Nissan again.
High Pressure Power Steering Line Developed Leak. (Reported to Nissan American as Saftey Concern) Nissan Investigating. Happened 344 Miles outside of warranty. Complaint Filed with NHTSB. $1000+ to fix on a lease that is over in 6 months. Will return vehicle and purchase another make if Manufacturer/Dealer will not repair at no cost to me.
- Daniel G.,
Las Vegas, NV, US
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We have the extended warranty Gold plan which cost us significantly more at time of purchase. The Dealer (Glendale Nissan) stated that the High Pressure power steering hose was not under warranty even though it was a known defect and would cost us $525 to repair. The car had about 50,000 miles and this shouldn't be happening so soon. I called Nissan's complaint line and they didn't respond for a few days even though they were supposed to in 24hrs. The dealer wanted to charge us $175 for the visual inspection if we took it somewhere else, I was furious and managed to get the fee waived. I took me car to an outside mechanic and it cost me half as much with the dealer part. Nissan Finally called three days after only to tell me I needed the Gold Plus warranty for it to be covered - I will never buy Nissan again.
- tcar, Los Angeles, CA, US