2010 Murano CVT Problem?

[tvb11]

I've had my Murano (SL AWD) for a week and I love it except for one issue. After taking off from a stop or turning a corner the RPMs go way down and the engine seems to bog down and lose power. It soon regains power and takes off. I saw a similar thread where the problem was the intake tube but mine doesn't have the bucking problem. I came from a 2000 Infiniti QX4 so this is my first experience with today's new technology and didn't know if maybe this is normal??? Any ideas?

[BobSherman]

I have the same vehicle. I have noticed what feels like transmission braking when I take my foot off of the gas at low speeds. Does this also describe what you're feeling? I don't know the cause... but thought it might be helpful for you to know that at least one other person is encountering the behavior.

[Hmason]

I've had my Murano (SL AWD) for a week and I love it except for one issue. After taking off from a stop or turning a corner the RPMs go way down and the engine seems to bog down and lose power. It soon regains power and takes off. I saw a similar thread where the problem was the intake tube but mine doesn't have the bucking problem. I came from a 2000 Infiniti QX4 so this is my first experience with today's new technology and didn't know if maybe this is normal??? Any ideas?

I have a 2009 Murano and it exhibits that exact behavior. From what I have read, this is a fuel saving feature; which to me appears to be nonsense. However, if you accelerate a bit more quickly than you normally do, the "problem" disappears completely. I have gotten adjusted to it after driving mine for awhile and am rarely conscious of it now. Enjoy your new ride.

[tvb11]

Thanks for your posts. I agree it's nonsense for it to be a fuel saving feature because as it's bogging down the MPG gauge goes WAY down...to like 5-6 MPG. Also, I've noticed it only happens after the engine warms up. When I leave work at the end of the day and I pull out of the parking lot it just picks up and goes. And boy, what difference a hundred extra horses makes compared to my QX4 :-) My salesman thinks something isn't right and wants to take a test drive. I'll let you know what he says.

[BBISHOPPCM]

To be honest, I find my CVT vehicles get WAY better fuel mileage than their traditional automatic counterparts... I'm getting nearly 22 MPG out of a 3.5l V6 in hilly terrain... that's pretty damn good!

[Hmason]

Thanks for your posts. I agree it's nonsense for it to be a fuel saving feature because as it's bogging down the MPG gauge goes WAY down...to like 5-6 MPG. Also, I've noticed it only happens after the engine warms up. When I leave work at the end of the day and I pull out of the parking lot it just picks up and goes. And boy, what difference a hundred extra horses makes compared to my QX4 :-) My salesman thinks something isn't right and wants to take a test drive. I'll let you know what he says.

In the AM when the car is cold, it is not present om my MO either. I am interested to hear what the dealer tells you. Please keep us informed/

[Timmbo]

Make sure you are not experiencing the VDC kicking in on a snow or ice covered road......or even gravel or dirt.

[DotsB]

My 09 does the same, it's the transmission braking to save fuel, from what I've read and suppose to be 'normal'? I've gotten use to it too.