I have a problem with my 2003 Murano Transmission

[kerrton]

If you want to call your luxury car a truck go right ahead, but that doesn't make it true!!!

[2005murano]

Well I could call my Mo a $38,000 piece of crap right now as it sits and that would be true.....lmao. Just because nissan warrantied the transmission doesn't mean I'll never have another problem with it. from what I've read alot of people had recurring problems with the transmission. I do know before I hit the 120,000ml mark it will be traded in...

[kerrton]

Yeah I get where you're coming from, but you're also putting a lot of stock in horror stories you read on forums. Regardless of what vehicle you own, this almost always leads to misery because people come to forums to complain about the relatively uncommon problems whereas trouble-free drivers don't.

The 2005 Murano has a solid "above average" reliability rating from reputable sources, my favorite is TrueDelta, but take your pick. I really was hoping that you're take your new transmission and enjoy your vehicle rather than assuming the next catastrophe is just around the corner and basically waiting for it to happen, and even though the vehicle is running flawlessly still considering it a piece of crap for something that you predict will happen in the future! This is no fun, and not logical! If you look at the reliability numbers, ALL vehicles have a small chance of major component failure such as the transmission at any given time, but that possibility is very unlikely AND the possibility of problems does not mean that the vehicle is currently junk - look at the facts, it's running perfectly (I assume after the new transmission is installed), and the 2005 Murano CVT received significant improvements integrating lessons-learned from the early 2003 models, making it a much more durable and reliable component.

I'm not trying to defend Nissan quality or the Murano in particular, I honestly don't care one way or the other but I do care about an owner who paid $38,000 getting the enjoyment and peace of mind that you deserve out of your investment.

My 2008 Rogue CVT failed basically from the factory, call it a manufacturing or assembly defect, who knows for sure. But they replaced the unit with a new one and it has been absolutely flawless, efficient and a joy to drive for the past 2 years and 35,000 km. I don't focus on "what was" or "what might happen", becasue we all know that anythign can happen in life. I choose to focus on "what is" and "what is likely to happen". And what I feel is likely to happen based on good reliability data is that our CVT transmission's will run for many thousands of miles reliably without problems. If it does have problems I'm assuming they will occur long after I've passed the vehicle on, 200,000+ km and after the 10-year mark, which is a possibility for any vehicle.

Just relax and enjoy that new, reliable and solid tranmsmission, at roughly 6 years old it is great to start over with a brand new transmission that should run flawlessly for a decade or more!

[2005murano]

Yeah I get where you're coming from, but you're also putting a lot of stock in horror stories you read on forums. Regardless of what vehicle you own, this almost always leads to misery because people come to forums to complain about the relatively uncommon problems whereas trouble-free drivers don't.

The 2005 Murano has a solid "above average" reliability rating from reputable sources, my favorite is TrueDelta, but take your pick. I really was hoping that you're take your new transmission and enjoy your vehicle rather than assuming the next catastrophe is just around the corner and basically waiting for it to happen, and even though the vehicle is running flawlessly still considering it a piece of crap for something that you predict will happen in the future! This is no fun, and not logical! If you look at the reliability numbers, ALL vehicles have a small chance of major component failure such as the transmission at any given time, but that possibility is very unlikely AND the possibility of problems does not mean that the vehicle is currently junk - look at the facts, it's running perfectly (I assume after the new transmission is installed), and the 2005 Murano CVT received significant improvements integrating lessons-learned from the early 2003 models, making it a much more durable and reliable component.

I'm not trying to defend Nissan quality or the Murano in particular, I honestly don't care one way or the other but I do care about an owner who paid $38,000 getting the enjoyment and peace of mind that you deserve out of your investment.

My 2008 Rogue CVT failed basically from the factory, call it a manufacturing or assembly defect, who knows for sure. But they replaced the unit with a new one and it has been absolutely flawless, efficient and a joy to drive for the past 2 years and 35,000 km. I don't focus on "what was" or "what might happen", becasue we all know that anythign can happen in life. I choose to focus on "what is" and "what is likely to happen". And what I feel is likely to happen based on good reliability data is that our CVT transmission's will run for many thousands of miles reliably without problems. If it does have problems I'm assuming they will occur long after I've passed the vehicle on, 200,000+ km and after the 10-year mark, which is a possibility for any vehicle.

Just relax and enjoy that new, reliable and solid tranmsmission, at roughly 6 years old it is great to start over with a brand new transmission that should run flawlessly for a decade or more!

Even though the transmission went at 85,000mils and having it for 6 years, hasn't changed my mind on Nissan. I will always go back to Nissan. My dealer is great, My salesman is awsome I always get great deals. They gave me a nice 2010 hibrid altima to drive untill the Mo is fixed (although I miss all of my power everything...lol) as a free loaner car.

I am a gamb|ing woman however, I don't know If I can take the gamble to keep the car past the waranty which is 10 years/120,000 miles (whichever occurs first) for CVT transmission repairs. And I will reach that 120,000 before I hit the 10 year mark. And for a 6,000 for a new transmission to be installed I would rather take that money and put it to a new car.

Granted My transmission problem very well could of been human error from having the transmission flushed. Like I said that's quite the gamble to take, Do you happen to know what the currant warranty is on the cvt's for 2011? Also How reliable do you think the New transmission is. Is it the same transmission that they are putting in the 2010 or 11's? Or even the 2008 that you even had a problem with? See why I'm a little worried

[robwi]

Hesitation... I have a 2003 Murano. Mileage 98,000. After driving on the highway for at least an hour, the car hesitates after a stop. I hit stop and go traffic when traveling through a city. Every time I started, the car hesitated for 4 to 5 seconds while the engine revved. Then it jumped forward. Then, driving at highway speeds again, I could feel slippage in speed. my check engine light was on.
Brought it to the Nissan dealer from whom it was purchased. They WERE able to reproduce problem. Error code: Bank One and Bank two intake control solenoids. They checked this condition, and found them to be working properly. They are denying that it is the CVT, and instead saying that it looks like the engine. After reading this forum and Edmunds, I now believe that it is the CVT. Thanks everybody, I will post again with more info.

[Muranomess]

Robwe............HURRy up and get rid of your car if you don't want to replace your transmisssion!! I had the same exact problem as you in addition car was burning oil....and long story short....the day I signed a contract for a new car and promised to deliver my Murano to them....it broke down and I just fount out, it is the Transmission! This just happend this weekend. Waiting to call dealership tomorrow! I am soooo upset. My murano has been a huge disappointment. Now I am not sure what will happen.