2019 Nissan Murano: Exploding sunroof
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2019 Murano report: exploding sunroof. CarComplaints.com lists 3 owner complaints, average mileage 27,400 miles.
NHTSA has 3 owner complaints for the 2019 Murano in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11290325 (filed 12/20/2019): “The windshield on my vehicle chips extremely easily and quite possibly is defective. i am concerned for my safety for the belief that the windshield will not hold up as intended in an accident or if something large were to strike it. when i am in motion, sever…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11270753 (filed 10/22/2019): “2019 nissan murano. consumer writes in regard to a safety issue concerning a design defect. at the end of hood of the vehicle there's a "lip" causes sunlight to reflect off into vision. *as *js…”
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: new 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 $2,500 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
AutoZone · O'Reilly · Advance · RockAuto
Sources
Page last updated .