rim corrosion - Nissan Murano

The Reaper · 05-23-2008, 12:45 PM

Just noticed on my 3 month old 2009 LE that three of my rims have started to corrode around the center Nissan insigna. Was wondering if anyone else has this starting to happen. Will show pictures soon.

The Reaper · 05-23-2008, 01:04 PM

Here is the picture of the problem

**njjoe** · 05-23-2008, 01:11 PM

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Here is the picture of the problem

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-Joe

The Reaper · 05-23-2008, 01:23 PM

Sorry first time to attach photos I believe it is now in my gallery

red kiosk · 05-23-2008, 01:44 PM

Wifey just took off with the car, so I can't check mine right now. I detailed the car last weekend and usually blow all the water out of the lug holes before drying off the wheels, so I'm sure I would have noticed anything odd. Is it just one wheel or more than one? How would this problem fair with the Nissan "rust coverage" part of the warranty? Or is that just for the body panels? There's no way you're going the get total rust perforation on a wheel. This is way too early to be seeing something like this. Please keep us posted what the dealer says. Take care!
Jim

**zebelkhan** · 05-23-2008, 01:54 PM

Merged threads...

The Reaper · 05-23-2008, 02:02 PM

It is on 3 out of four of the rims. As soon as I can get back to the dealer I will post on what their answer is.

red kiosk · 05-23-2008, 02:04 PM

Sorry, I didn't comprehend your first post quick enough. Three wheels is definitely more than an isolated issue. Maybe it goes back to how the wheels were suspended when they were painted, for it seems to be rusted just inside the lip of the Nissan center cap (slight orange color showing in photo). I'll be checking mine all the time now. Take care!

Jim

The Reaper · 05-23-2008, 02:08 PM

I am guessing that the finish might get cracked when they install that cap and it is letting water and salt to get under it.

**njjoe** · 05-23-2008, 02:12 PM

R-

Are you running OEM rubber? The reason I ask is that it looks like your wheel's protective coating was damaged from a tire mounting or balancing machine.

-njjoe

The Reaper · 05-23-2008, 02:19 PM

Same tires that came on the car. Right off the carrier to my hands

red kiosk · 05-23-2008, 03:05 PM

Just checked my wheels and have one that I will be monitoring VERY closely. Slight pitting right next to the Nissan chrome center wheel plug. Take care!

Jim

**njjoe** · 05-23-2008, 03:42 PM

R-

Bring it back to the dealer and request satisfaction. See what they offer. I would be looking for new wheels (mounting and balancing costs included).

Maybe your car was in the bottom level of the ocean-going car carrier. Some of those tubs are old and rusty, and the bilges quickly fill will salt-water after a few days. If you get some rough seas that salt-water can slosh around right up to the bottom of the carriage.

-njjoe

red kiosk · 05-23-2008, 03:44 PM

If this turns out to be more than an isolated problem and it looks like it may, what would be the best way to approach the service department in the early stages of detection. (I'm showing slight pitting on one wheel at 1,700 miles and will be watching it and the other three very closely.) Once winter hits here in the Chicago area, and with the amount of salt they dump on the roads, I know the problem will be blamed on salt and any advantage I would have had will be lost. Not to mention that rust/paint is usually falls into a non-warranty covered area. Because early detection and documentation can only be in my favor, should I be taking photos every so often? I'm due for an oil change at 3,750 miles, should I wait till then to bring it up to them? I have already printed out The Reapers photo to show them what I am watching for. Advice greatly appreciated. Take care!

Jim

The Reaper · 05-23-2008, 05:02 PM

I was going to wait for my first oil change also, but now that red kiosk has the same problem I am going to try and take it in Tuesday night. Hope I don't go from the reaper to The weeper.

05-23-2008, 12:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
The Reaper Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Niagara falls,N.Y. Posts: 73	rim corrosion Just noticed on my 3 month old 2009 LE that three of my rims have started to corrode around the center Nissan insigna. Was wondering if anyone else has this starting to happen. Will show pictures soon.

05-23-2008, 01:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
The Reaper Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Niagara falls,N.Y. Posts: 73	rim corrosion Here is the picture of the problem

05-23-2008, 01:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
red kiosk The Phone Booth Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Evanston, IL Posts: 760	Wifey just took off with the car, so I can't check mine right now. I detailed the car last weekend and usually blow all the water out of the lug holes before drying off the wheels, so I'm sure I would have noticed anything odd. Is it just one wheel or more than one? How would this problem fair with the Nissan "rust coverage" part of the warranty? Or is that just for the body panels? There's no way you're going the get total rust perforation on a wheel. This is way too early to be seeing something like this. Please keep us posted what the dealer says. Take care! Jim __________________ "The pathologically precise are annoying, but right." 2009 LE - Black/Black - Nissan JDM LED DRLs - Nissan JDM Black Chrome Grille - Nissan JDM Side Window Visors - Color-matched Lower Bumper Covers - Black Chrome Nissan Front and Rear Emblems - 255/50-20 Yokohama Parada Spec-X tires - Refinished 20" OEM LE Wheels in Nissan GTR Hyper-Smoke - Stealth Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs - Hoen Xenonmatch Fog Light Bulbs - Hella Supertone Horns - 35% Tinted Front Side Windows

05-23-2008, 01:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
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05-23-2008, 02:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
red kiosk The Phone Booth Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Evanston, IL Posts: 760	Sorry, I didn't comprehend your first post quick enough. Three wheels is definitely more than an isolated issue. Maybe it goes back to how the wheels were suspended when they were painted, for it seems to be rusted just inside the lip of the Nissan center cap (slight orange color showing in photo). I'll be checking mine all the time now. Take care! Jim __________________ "The pathologically precise are annoying, but right." 2009 LE - Black/Black - Nissan JDM LED DRLs - Nissan JDM Black Chrome Grille - Nissan JDM Side Window Visors - Color-matched Lower Bumper Covers - Black Chrome Nissan Front and Rear Emblems - 255/50-20 Yokohama Parada Spec-X tires - Refinished 20" OEM LE Wheels in Nissan GTR Hyper-Smoke - Stealth Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs - Hoen Xenonmatch Fog Light Bulbs - Hella Supertone Horns - 35% Tinted Front Side Windows

05-23-2008, 01:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
The Reaper Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Niagara falls,N.Y. Posts: 73	Sorry first time to attach photos I believe it is now in my gallery

05-23-2008, 02:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
The Reaper Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Niagara falls,N.Y. Posts: 73	It is on 3 out of four of the rims. As soon as I can get back to the dealer I will post on what their answer is.

05-23-2008, 02:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
The Reaper Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Niagara falls,N.Y. Posts: 73	I am guessing that the finish might get cracked when they install that cap and it is letting water and salt to get under it.

05-23-2008, 02:12 PM	#10 (permalink)
njjoe Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Jersey Shore (not THAT Jersey Shore, the real one) Posts: 12,468	R- Are you running OEM rubber? The reason I ask is that it looks like your wheel's protective coating was damaged from a tire mounting or balancing machine. -njjoe __________________ 2005 SL AWD, Platinum -OEM HID conversion & HID fogs -OEM iPod interface -Upgraded (non-Bose) speakers - Pioneer TS-A1702C & TS-G1643R -Muth signal mirrors -Valley Industries hitch and wiring harness -Aluminum fuel tank shields

05-23-2008, 02:19 PM	#11 (permalink)
The Reaper Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Niagara falls,N.Y. Posts: 73	Same tires that came on the car. Right off the carrier to my hands

05-23-2008, 03:05 PM	#12 (permalink)
red kiosk The Phone Booth Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Evanston, IL Posts: 760	Just checked my wheels and have one that I will be monitoring VERY closely. Slight pitting right next to the Nissan chrome center wheel plug. Take care! Jim __________________ "The pathologically precise are annoying, but right." 2009 LE - Black/Black - Nissan JDM LED DRLs - Nissan JDM Black Chrome Grille - Nissan JDM Side Window Visors - Color-matched Lower Bumper Covers - Black Chrome Nissan Front and Rear Emblems - 255/50-20 Yokohama Parada Spec-X tires - Refinished 20" OEM LE Wheels in Nissan GTR Hyper-Smoke - Stealth Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs - Hoen Xenonmatch Fog Light Bulbs - Hella Supertone Horns - 35% Tinted Front Side Windows

05-23-2008, 03:42 PM	#13 (permalink)
njjoe Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Jersey Shore (not THAT Jersey Shore, the real one) Posts: 12,468	R- Bring it back to the dealer and request satisfaction. See what they offer. I would be looking for new wheels (mounting and balancing costs included). Maybe your car was in the bottom level of the ocean-going car carrier. Some of those tubs are old and rusty, and the bilges quickly fill will salt-water after a few days. If you get some rough seas that salt-water can slosh around right up to the bottom of the carriage. -njjoe __________________ 2005 SL AWD, Platinum -OEM HID conversion & HID fogs -OEM iPod interface -Upgraded (non-Bose) speakers - Pioneer TS-A1702C & TS-G1643R -Muth signal mirrors -Valley Industries hitch and wiring harness -Aluminum fuel tank shields

05-23-2008, 03:44 PM	#14 (permalink)
red kiosk The Phone Booth Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Evanston, IL Posts: 760	If this turns out to be more than an isolated problem and it looks like it may, what would be the best way to approach the service department in the early stages of detection. (I'm showing slight pitting on one wheel at 1,700 miles and will be watching it and the other three very closely.) Once winter hits here in the Chicago area, and with the amount of salt they dump on the roads, I know the problem will be blamed on salt and any advantage I would have had will be lost. Not to mention that rust/paint is usually falls into a non-warranty covered area. Because early detection and documentation can only be in my favor, should I be taking photos every so often? I'm due for an oil change at 3,750 miles, should I wait till then to bring it up to them? I have already printed out The Reapers photo to show them what I am watching for. Advice greatly appreciated. Take care! Jim __________________ "The pathologically precise are annoying, but right." 2009 LE - Black/Black - Nissan JDM LED DRLs - Nissan JDM Black Chrome Grille - Nissan JDM Side Window Visors - Color-matched Lower Bumper Covers - Black Chrome Nissan Front and Rear Emblems - 255/50-20 Yokohama Parada Spec-X tires - Refinished 20" OEM LE Wheels in Nissan GTR Hyper-Smoke - Stealth Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs - Hoen Xenonmatch Fog Light Bulbs - Hella Supertone Horns - 35% Tinted Front Side Windows

05-23-2008, 05:02 PM	#15 (permalink)
The Reaper Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Niagara falls,N.Y. Posts: 73	I was going to wait for my first oil change also, but now that red kiosk has the same problem I am going to try and take it in Tuesday night. Hope I don't go from the reaper to The weeper.

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