mkaresh
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2003 Mazda Protege5
West Bloomfield MI
12-1-2006
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| « Re: Seeking information on Nissan Murano and Infiniti FX reliability (mkaresh) | 9:01 AM 2/12/2007 |
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Still looking for more of these models. I'd especially like to track CVT failure rates in the Murano, as it was the first U.S.-market Nissan with that increasingly used transmission.
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nmurano04
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2004 Nissan Murano SL AWD
Haymarket VA
2-13-2007
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| « Re: Seeking information on Nissan Murano and Infiniti FX reliability (mkaresh) | 1:31 PM 2/13/2007 |
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hey there,
I've owned my Murano for about 3.5 years now and I must tell you that I have driven it quite hard. I've taken good care of it of course, but the one detail that I somehow overlooked was the transmission fluid. I'm nearly at 60k miles on the car and i haven't replaced the transmission fluid yet. What's impressive is that it still performs the same way and I've come to find out that it doesn't need to be replaced that often and its only a precaution of the factory. So the CVT transmission is quite reliable and I would recommend it to anyone. Not to mention. it is so smooth when your accelerating, and it keeps the engine extremely quiet.
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mkaresh
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2003 Mazda Protege5
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12-1-2006
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| « Re: Seeking information on Nissan Murano and Infiniti FX reliability (nmurano04) | 7:43 AM 3/28/2007 |
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Thanks for the info.Helpfull as it is, though, my analysis will only collect data gathered through TrueDelta's survey process. I'd like to include the Murano in data collection, but need more cars first.
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fueler
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1999 QXFO
Cow Patty BAJA
1-16-2007
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| « Re: Seeking information on Nissan Murano and Infiniti FX reliability (mkaresh) | 8:54 PM 3/28/2007 |
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MY CVT FAILED AFTER 5 DAYS!!!
WHAT A CROCK!!!
1999.5 Infiniti QX4 - Brembo brakes, Hawk pads, Eagle Alloys, Mudstar tires, KYB GR2
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mkaresh
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2003 Mazda Protege5
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12-1-2006
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| « Re: Seeking information on Nissan Murano and Infiniti FX reliability (fueler) | 6:40 AM 5/4/2007 |
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It's always possible. The question is how likely it is.
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mkaresh
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2003 Mazda Protege5
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12-1-2006
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| « Re: Seeking information on Nissan Murano and Infiniti FX reliability (mkaresh) | 5:51 AM 7/25/2007 |
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The 2003 Murano is now well over halfway to the minimum, and the 2006 is about halfway. I'd like to get started with the Murano, just need more participants.For the details, and to sign up: Vehicle reliability research
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MrPote
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Murano 03
Caguas PR
8-23-2007
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| « Re: Seeking information on Nissan Murano and Infiniti FX reliability (mkaresh) | 9:15 PM 8/23/2007 |
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my 03 murano performance it's so great and i love how the CVT works... i don't have any problems with it... a smooth ride, great handling and nice speed... So, it's EXTREMELY RELIABLE 
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texas_murano
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2003 Murano SL
Lubbock tx
1-3-2008
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| « lovin' my Murano SL | 6:28 AM 1/19/2008 |
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I bought the 2003 Murano Christmas for my wife. Even though it has 107k it runs like brand new. The interior is in perfect condition. I final tracked down the old owner to find out if it had had a new trans etc. He said it was the best car he ever owned (traded it in on a new Murano). Changed the tires once and oil every 3k. Thats it.Things I love:
Heated seats
headlights
memory seats
dash
dual HVAC
hatch
power things that make me frown:
rear seat cupholder on the floor
over rough road the ride in back is a like riding in a boxcar
Modified by texas_murano at 8:01 AM 1/19/2008
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JJCANE
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2006 Nissan Murano S
lenox ma
1-20-2008
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| « Re: Seeking information on Nissan Murano reliability (mkaresh) | 8:13 PM 1/20/2008 |
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I've had my 2006 Murano S about 2 weeks. Rides great, no problems yet...except my gas mileage indicator keeps getting less and less...its says I'm around 13-16 mpg around town. Is that normal? I thought I'd get near 18-20 mpg.Otherwise, I love it.
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mkaresh
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2003 Mazda Protege5
West Bloomfield MI
12-1-2006
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| « Re: Seeking information on Nissan Murano reliability (JJCANE) | 10:05 AM 1/22/2008 |
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You can find responses for the Murano to TrueDelta's Fuel Economy Survey here: Nissan Murano fuel economy With regard to our Vehicle Reliability Survey, the 2003 Murano is now included. Other model years aren't quite to the minimum yet, but are close. Vehicle reliability research
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2005 Nissan Murano
New york NY
2-6-2008
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| « Re: WORST SUSPENSION HANDS DOWN! | 8:53 PM 2/6/2008 |
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You are right. It is like riding in a box car. In fact a boxcar would be better. It is so bad my passengers say things like OUCH! and OH MY GOD!. I do not know how you can be happy with any car with this terrible suspension unless you never have any passengers. Would never buy another. To bad I bought this "thing" new. If I sell it I will lose a ton of money. THE WORST!!!
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Teeeno
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2005 Nissan Murano SL AWD
Gilbert AZ
2-20-2008
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| « Re: Seeking information on Nissan Murano reliability (mkaresh) | 8:21 PM 2/20/2008 |
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Hi. I have a 05' SL AWD that we brought down to AZ from Canada and it's been awesome. It went from -40C in the winter to +40 in the summer. The CVT has save a TON of gas & makes the suv easy to drive.
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mkaresh
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2003 Mazda Protege5
West Bloomfield MI
12-1-2006
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| « Re: Seeking information on Nissan Murano reliability (Teeeno) | 8:00 AM 3/24/2008 |
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Thanks for the responses.Just a reminder: I can only use data submitted through the survey process. Any 2009 owners here? Especially need those, for quick results on the new design. Vehicle reliability research
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jimmysab133
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2009 Murano LE - Pearl White [Nav, Jukebox, Dual Moon, Roof Rack]
Lowell MA
3-6-2008
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| « Re: Seeking information on Nissan Murano reliability (mkaresh) | 11:44 AM 3/25/2008 |
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Hey fellas,I just picked up my 2009 Murano 2 weeks ago and just signed up for the reliability program -- hopefully get to the repair and fuel surveys this weekend. Hope this helps with your data. See pic below. 
peace.
jimmy
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seniormot
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3-30-2008
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| « Re: Seeking information on Nissan Murano and Infiniti FX reliability (mkaresh) | 4:33 AM 3/30/2008 |
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| Quote, originally posted by mkaresh » | | Still looking for more of these models. I'd especially like to track CVT failure rates in the Murano, as it was the first U.S.-market Nissan with that increasingly used transmission. |
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mkaresh
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2003 Mazda Protege5
West Bloomfield MI
12-1-2006
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| « Re: Seeking information on Nissan Murano and Infiniti FX reliability (seniormot) | 7:13 AM 3/30/2008 |
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Just to be clear: I have no idea what the failure rate of the CVT is or will be. It could turn out to be very low. I'd just like to find out.
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muranoman77
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4-3-2008
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| « Re: Seeking information on Nissan Murano and Infiniti FX reliability (mkaresh) | 10:32 AM 4/5/2008 |
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what exactly is the CVT? is that the transmission?
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mkaresh
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2003 Mazda Protege5
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| « Re: Seeking information on Nissan Murano and I ... (muranoman77) | 11:47 AM 4/5/2008 |
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Yes. CVT = continuously variable transmission. It uses a metal belt that runs between two sets of variable diameter pulleys to continuously vary the gear ratio.I've assumed that every Murano owner is aware they have such a transmission. Maybe not? On the research: The 2004, 2007, and 2009 are now included in the survey, and the other years are all close. Please keep them coming, so I can provide results for all model years in August. Vehicle reliability research
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mkaresh
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| « Re: Seeking information on Nissan Murano and I ... (mkaresh) | 10:32 AM 4/15/2008 |
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We've gotten a few more 2009s, for a total of 15 now.I'd very much like to have a full result for the 2009 in the August update. This is doable, but it's probably going to take a couple dozen more participants by the end of May. If this does happen, it will be a key topic in the press release that attends those results, and this forum will get credit for making the result possible. To help make this happen: Vehicle reliability research
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mkaresh
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2003 Mazda Protege5
West Bloomfield MI
12-1-2006
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| « Re: Seeking information on Nissan Murano and I ... (mkaresh) | 10:22 AM 5/5/2008 |
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Total of 22 2009s. Good, but need about twice this many for a solid result in August.All other model years except the 2005 will be in the May survey. The 2005 is just a couple owners short of the minimum. Additional participants very much needed for all model years. Vehicle reliability research
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Timmbo
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'08 Nissan Armada LE & '05 Infiniti G35x
Green Bay WI
11-20-2007
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| « Re: Seeking information on Nissan Murano and I ... (mkaresh) | 12:39 PM 5/5/2008 |
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| Quote, originally posted by mkaresh » | | Total of 22 2009s. Good, but need about twice this many for a solid result in August. All other model years except the 2005 will be in the May survey. The 2005 is just a couple owners short of the minimum. Additional participants very much needed for all model years. Vehicle reliability research
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My '09 is supposed to arrive late this month, I should be able to get a survey in shortly after that.
'08 Nissan Armada LE & '05 Infiniti G35x
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