2017 Nissan Murano: Sunroof shattered while driving
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2017 Murano report: sunroof shattered while driving. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 28,000 miles.
NHTSA has 10 owner complaints for the 2017 Murano in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11547920 (filed 10/03/2023): “The contact owns a 2017 nissan murano. the contact stated that while the daughter was driving approximately 40 mph, the glass sunroof suddenly shattered without impact. during the failure, glass shards entered the cabin of the vehicle and projected from the ve…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11508739 (filed 02/23/2023): “The hood has a angle in the aft end which reflects the sun to the drivers face and impere driving…”
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 (1 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 $1,000 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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Sources
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