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Nissan Murano

Report: Dirt Buildup in Front Hub Spines May Cause Noise on Acceleration

Nissan Murano Problem
9 Reports

Model Years Affected: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010

Drive Train Affected: 4WD

Average Mileage: 76,500 mi (64,000 mi - 89,000 mi)

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A creaking or clicking heard while the vehicle is accelerating can be caused by dirt and corrosion build up between the splines of the front hubs and CV axle shafts.A creaking or clicking heard while the vehicle is accelerating can be caused by dirt and corrosion build up between the splines of the front hubs and CV axle shafts. Removing, cleaning, and applying a light coat of grease on the axle shaft splines will commonly correct this concern.

  • Report #1
    lisa38, 2004 Nissan Murano, 4WD, 89,000 mi
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    When I first drive the car in the morning, the RPM's soar and the noise is incredible. The car sounds and drives like a truck at that point. I am told another 2004 sounds just like it, so there is nothing wrong.

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  • Report #2
    Visitor, 2007 Nissan Murano, 4WD, 64,000 mi

    Clicking noise on acceleration and winding noise on acceleration on driver front wheel

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