Nissan Murano, representative photo
Representative model. Photo: Hatsukari715, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain

Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2008 Nissan Murano recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2008 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
1
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
5
Latest campaign
Oct 7, 2008

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Air bags1Oct 7, 2008
08V521000

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Oct 7, 2008Latest campaign
Oct 7, 200808V521000

Air bags

THIS COULD RESULT IN THE PASSENGER AIR BAG BEING SUPPRESSED WHICH COULD FAIL TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

DetailsHide details for campaign 08V521000
What's wrong
NISSAN IS RECALLING 204,361 MY 2007-2008 ALTIMA, ALTIMA HYBRID, 350Z, 350Z ROADSTER, MY 2008 ALTIMA COUPE, ROGUE, MY 2009 MURANO, AND INFINITI MY 2007-2008 G35 SEDAN, MY 2008 G37 COUPE AND EX35 PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS' OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) CONTROL UNITS. 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).
Risk
THIS COULD RESULT IN THE PASSENGER AIR BAG BEING SUPPRESSED WHICH COULD FAIL TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy
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. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261 OR INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.
Campaign
NHTSA 08V521000 · Oct 7, 2008
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Nissan recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component5

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
5Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Power train360000
Steering120000
Air bags120000
Exterior lighting120000
Structure120000

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Steering

    “When riding over 50 miles when you gas the car it goes to the left and when you let of the gas it goes to the wright, I think it is the bushing of the chassis.”

    Filed 01/15/2019 · ODI 11170129
  • Power train

    “Takata recall, "I bought a used murano 2008and I think I have the problem cvt transmission issue. I press the gas pedal and the car doesn't move until the rpm is over 2000 and then it just kinda surges forward a bit.”

    Filed 07/10/2016 · ODI 10883794
  • Power train

    “Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan murano. While the vehicle was idling, it failed to accelerate and all the instrument panel lights illuminated.”

    Filed 02/05/2015 · ODI 10681416

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2008 Nissan Murano recall questions

How many recalls does the 2008 Nissan Murano have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2008 Nissan Murano. The most recent, 08V521000 (reported October 7, 2008), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2008 Nissan Murano?

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 3 complaints out of 5 filed with NHTSA (60%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2008 Nissan Murano?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Nissan recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Nissan dealer.

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