2013 Nissan Murano: Sunroof exploded
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2013 Murano report: sunroof exploded. CarComplaints.com lists 3 owner complaints, average mileage 36,700 miles.
NHTSA has 13 owner complaints for the 2013 Murano in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11266842 (filed 10/07/2019): “Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan murano. while driving approximately 75 mph, the contact heard a really loud sound and noticed that the sun roof exploded. there were no injuries. the vehicle was taken to o'brien nissan of bloomington (2029 ireland grove rd, …”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11220854 (filed 06/18/2019): “Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan murano. the contact noticed that the sun visor was hanging down and would not close. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of …”
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: replace sunroof (3 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Leaks can often be traced with a water test and resealed; glass replacement is a pro job. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $1,260 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
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Sources
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