I have a 2007 Murano. I was told the driver seat track was broken. Can you
tell me what kind of shop would do the welding solution. The dealer quoted
$2000 to make this repair.
The brackets all break on older Murano’s at about the same mileage and the
same bracket location (Drivers side left rear, raise the seat and look
underneath). I had the bracket welded for $50 (welded in two places) and it
is better than new after watching this video. If you have the seat taken
out at a shop like I did they know how to disable the air bags, if you do
it yourself make sure you know what you are doing to disable the air bags.
@nafddur The intention of this video is not to scare any current or
prospective Murano owners. Facts are facts, and the bracket was
deliberately redesigned by Nissan to reduce or eliminate failures; the
NHTSA has received enough complaints to open a legitimate investigation;
not enough injuries were reported to carry our a recall. Yours has not
failed, but from what you’re telling me, you and your wife weigh 100lbs
COMBINED, and you only have 80 something thousand miles on it. Good luck!
@bbishoppcm Yeah i can see what you mean to find cheaper parts etc…..but
to own a Pontiac Firebird is more than just a car. But if you a lot of
driving then i can see your point
Forgot to mention…I had no prior welding experience. So I ran a few
practice beads on some scrap plate I had. It’s not the prettiest weld job,
but it’s still holding.
@MacintoshUser1986 I’m going to have to disagree with you… in 97,000
miles, my car has not experienced a single failure (outside of the seat
frame), not one warranty repair, and no maintenance outside of oil changes,
coolant changes, and one brake job… that’s right… ONE brake job. You
call that “made horribly?” All automakers have their weak spots… remember
the Chevy Vega?
What kind of welder did you use ? I have a friend with the same problem 64k
miles he tried to find one in the junk yard with no luck I wish you could
show the whole job it would help me as I would forward it to him but this
is a great start video.
this was great stuff to know. My Nissan’s driver seat just broke last month
and I’m making a decision as to what my next step is. Thank you for another
alternative to consider.
Good video. I have to give you all who drives murano a heads up. Prepare
for unknown jerking while accelerating 0-about 40. Almost slammed in the
tree during extreme jerking. Nissans is poorly build. Never ever will buy
that crap again
When my seat broke, the dealer quoted about $1000 just for the seat frame.
(not including installation). I went to a nearby tool store and bought an
Arc Welder for $100. Removed the seat and frame and welded it up. I also
welded some additional plate to the bracket to improve it’s strength. That
was about 2 months ago…it’s still holding. happened at about 110k.
I have a 2005 Murano. I have to say, it is a nice car from the outside but
can give you major problems on the road and your money bag. I have spent
over $6,000.00 on repairs for this car not including all the extended
warranties it came with and that I purchased when I first got the car.
definitely would like to contact the BBB on Nissan. The car is Expensive to
start with for it to have problems with the seats, Throttle, the noise it
does upon pushing the gas pedal and many other problems.
Replace the visor with a new one from the dealer. I tried everything else,
and used ones will either already be broken, or will break right after
installation. It’s a Nissan-wide problem.
@aly369 I can agree with you to some extent… since I drive over 30,000
miles a year, I need to own a newer vehicle by necessity. that said, I
would love to find a late 1960s Datsun 1200 roadster, or another 1970
Pontiac Tempest (or Firebird). I actually owned one a few years ago!
I know this is old, But our 06 with 80K just snapped in our driveway when I
sat down in it to go get some Donuts. (6’5″ 190lbs.) Thanks, for making
this video… because it DOES happen. I’ll weld it up @ work next week.
Excellent video, I heard the bang while driving this morning and went to
the web and found your video. I went out with the flashlight and found the
exact same fracture. I know a guy that does fix my car and does have I
think welding capability. I’ll call him tomm morning. 103K on the car.
luv my Murano…even after the seat frame breaking, sunvisor failing, OEM
engine blowing a piston rod threw the bottom of the block….and the
replacement engine failing also…head gasket or piston rings…(low
compression in three cylinders)…sucks that its been sitting since Feb
2010 =(
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I have a 2007 Murano. I was told the driver seat track was broken. Can you
tell me what kind of shop would do the welding solution. The dealer quoted
$2000 to make this repair.
Thank you for this. mine just broke last week. I am not working & cannot
afford $1500 so this is a nice alternative
The brackets all break on older Murano’s at about the same mileage and the
same bracket location (Drivers side left rear, raise the seat and look
underneath). I had the bracket welded for $50 (welded in two places) and it
is better than new after watching this video. If you have the seat taken
out at a shop like I did they know how to disable the air bags, if you do
it yourself make sure you know what you are doing to disable the air bags.
is it still holding up well?
they say that man with straight hands can’t be seen in the west hemisphere.
dirty liars π
@nafddur The intention of this video is not to scare any current or
prospective Murano owners. Facts are facts, and the bracket was
deliberately redesigned by Nissan to reduce or eliminate failures; the
NHTSA has received enough complaints to open a legitimate investigation;
not enough injuries were reported to carry our a recall. Yours has not
failed, but from what you’re telling me, you and your wife weigh 100lbs
COMBINED, and you only have 80 something thousand miles on it. Good luck!
i have this same exact problem. also, do you have the visor that on the
drivers side that wont stay up? how would you fix that?
I love the look of newer cars but their made horribly.
@bbishoppcm Yeah i can see what you mean to find cheaper parts etc…..but
to own a Pontiac Firebird is more than just a car. But if you a lot of
driving then i can see your point
Forgot to mention…I had no prior welding experience. So I ran a few
practice beads on some scrap plate I had. It’s not the prettiest weld job,
but it’s still holding.
I meant to say cheap but it sounds like you got a lucky car. That or you
take really good care of it and mantain it when it’s needed unlike most.
@MacintoshUser1986 I’m going to have to disagree with you… in 97,000
miles, my car has not experienced a single failure (outside of the seat
frame), not one warranty repair, and no maintenance outside of oil changes,
coolant changes, and one brake job… that’s right… ONE brake job. You
call that “made horribly?” All automakers have their weak spots… remember
the Chevy Vega?
What kind of welder did you use ? I have a friend with the same problem 64k
miles he tried to find one in the junk yard with no luck I wish you could
show the whole job it would help me as I would forward it to him but this
is a great start video.
stewie griffin is it you???
this was great stuff to know. My Nissan’s driver seat just broke last month
and I’m making a decision as to what my next step is. Thank you for another
alternative to consider.
This is what companies mean when the say they’re making their cars more
“profitable”.
I welded mine but it broke again, that’s horrible.
Good video. I have to give you all who drives murano a heads up. Prepare
for unknown jerking while accelerating 0-about 40. Almost slammed in the
tree during extreme jerking. Nissans is poorly build. Never ever will buy
that crap again
When my seat broke, the dealer quoted about $1000 just for the seat frame.
(not including installation). I went to a nearby tool store and bought an
Arc Welder for $100. Removed the seat and frame and welded it up. I also
welded some additional plate to the bracket to improve it’s strength. That
was about 2 months ago…it’s still holding. happened at about 110k.
I have a 2005 Murano. I have to say, it is a nice car from the outside but
can give you major problems on the road and your money bag. I have spent
over $6,000.00 on repairs for this car not including all the extended
warranties it came with and that I purchased when I first got the car.
definitely would like to contact the BBB on Nissan. The car is Expensive to
start with for it to have problems with the seats, Throttle, the noise it
does upon pushing the gas pedal and many other problems.
Oh yeah I forgot to mention mine snapped at 45k
Replace the visor with a new one from the dealer. I tried everything else,
and used ones will either already be broken, or will break right after
installation. It’s a Nissan-wide problem.
@aly369 I can agree with you to some extent… since I drive over 30,000
miles a year, I need to own a newer vehicle by necessity. that said, I
would love to find a late 1960s Datsun 1200 roadster, or another 1970
Pontiac Tempest (or Firebird). I actually owned one a few years ago!
The 60’s Datsuns were nothing but rust buckets( as were all the Japanese
cars) they have gotten much,much better since then.
To be honest i prefer older cars, newer cars to me arnt just as good to
drive. Like the Audi 80, Austin mini 1000 etc…
@3927jose 1. Did you get a lemon? 2. Did you do proper maintenance? 3. What
kind of noise?
I know this is old, But our 06 with 80K just snapped in our driveway when I
sat down in it to go get some Donuts. (6’5″ 190lbs.) Thanks, for making
this video… because it DOES happen. I’ll weld it up @ work next week.
skip to 2:55
You are very lucky, Mine Didn’t even get 50,000 Miles.
Excellent video, I heard the bang while driving this morning and went to
the web and found your video. I went out with the flashlight and found the
exact same fracture. I know a guy that does fix my car and does have I
think welding capability. I’ll call him tomm morning. 103K on the car.
Great Video!!!!
luv my Murano…even after the seat frame breaking, sunvisor failing, OEM
engine blowing a piston rod threw the bottom of the block….and the
replacement engine failing also…head gasket or piston rings…(low
compression in three cylinders)…sucks that its been sitting since Feb
2010 =(