2012 Nissan Murano: Road debris hit A/C condenser and ruined it
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2012 Murano report: road debris hit A/C condenser and ruined it. CarComplaints.com lists 2 owner complaints, average mileage 11,500 miles.
NHTSA has 2 owner complaints for the 2012 Murano in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11112974 (filed 07/23/2018): “Windshield wipers and air conditioning to clear window from rain and condescension has not worked causing vision not able to see this almost causing accident have taken car back to dealer and contacted nissan direct many times file no11367267 and 8380358 no h…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #10949953 (filed 02/06/2017): “Air bag warning light began flashing. indicator light under heating/air condition panel indicated bag off on passenger side diagnostic scan requested from dealer revealed that "occupant sensor unit failed." "recommended replacement of passsenger air bag sys…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: needs protective grate to deflect such debris (2 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Opening the A/C system requires refrigerant recovery equipment, and US EPA Section 609 certification is required to service vehicle A/C for compensation. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $730 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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Sources
- CarComplaints.com: Road debris hit A/C condenser and ruined it (2012 Murano)
- NHTSA complaints API, 2012 Murano
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