Model year record

2003 Nissan Murano

6 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,050 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 09V169000

Engine and engine cooling

Component: Engine and engine cooling
Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected: 362,891
Reported to NHTSA: 2009-05-19
Owners notified: 2009-08-24

Defect description

NISSAN IS RECALLING 362,891 MY 2003-2007 MURANO VEHICLES. THE INTAKE AIR DUCTS, WHICH ARE CONNECTED TO THE INTERMEDIATE RESONATOR IN THE AIR INTAKE SYSTEM OF THE ENGINE, MAY SEPARATE FROM THE RESONATOR WITH ENGINE MOVEMENT. THIS SEPARATION OCCURS DUE TO THE PREMATURE AGING OF THE MATERIAL USED IN THE INTAKE AIR DUCTS WHICH CAUSES EXCESSIVE SHRINKING.

Safety risk

ENGINE MAY STALL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE/REPAIR THE APPROPRIATE COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V048000

Seat belts: rear/other

Component: Seat belts: rear/other
Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected: 203,000
Reported to NHTSA: 2006-02-13
Owners notified: 2006-03-20

Defect description

ON SOME SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, IN CERTAIN HIGH SPEED FRONTAL CRASHES, THE WEBBING OF A REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELT MAY CONTACT THE REAR SEAT BACK HINGE WHERE IT CAN BE CUT BY THE SHARP EDGE OF THE METAL PORTION OF THE HINGE.

Safety risk

IF THE WEBBING IS COMPLETELY SEPARATED, IT CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL PROTECTORS OVER THE WEBBING OF THE REAR SEAT BELTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V003000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly

Component: Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected: 205,000
Reported to NHTSA: 2006-01-10
Owners notified: 2006-03-20

Defect description

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, DUE TO THE LOCATION OF THE FORWARD EDGE OF THE FUEL TANK, IN THE EVENT THAT A VEHICLE FRONT TIRE RUNS OVER A SMALL, SHARP OBJECT IN THE ROAD, CATCHES IT AND PROPELS IT TOWARDS THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, IT MAY STRIKE AND PUNCTURE THE FUEL TANK.

Safety risk

A PUNCTURED TANK COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL PROTECTORS IN FRONT OF THE TANK FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V319000

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

Component: Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected: 125,466
Reported to NHTSA: 2005-07-14
Owners notified: 2005-08-01

Defect description

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT A WIRE BREAKING INSIDE THE ALTERNATOR COULD STOP THE BATTERY FROM CHARGING.

Safety risk

IF THIS HAPPENS, THE CHARGER WARNING AND BRAKE WARNING LAMPS WILL IMMEDIATELY COME ON AND THE BATTERY WILL BEGIN TO DISCHARGE. AFTER A SHORT TIME, THE ENGINE WILL GO INTO A "FALL SAFE" CONDITION WHICH WILL LIMIT VEHICLE SPEED. THE ENGINE WILL STOP RUNNING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR WITH A NEW VERSION WHICH HAS BEEN MODIFIED TO PREVENT MOVEMENT OF THE COIL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V455000

Engine and engine cooling

Component: Engine and engine cooling
Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected: 630,000
Reported to NHTSA: 2003-11-17
Owners notified: 2003-12-22

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE CRANK POSITION SENSOR OR CAM POSITION SENSOR MAY HAVE AN IMPROPER SOLDER JOINT DUE TO SOLDER DEFORMATION CAUSED BY HEAT STRESS ACCELERATED BY THE EXISTENCE OF FLUX RESIDUE DURING THE SOLDERING PROCESS.

Safety risk

THIS COULD CAUSE THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" WARNING LIGHT TO COME ON, CREATE A NO START CONDITION, CAUSE REDUCED ENGINE POWER, OR CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STOP RUNNING WITHOUT WARNING DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CRANK POSITION SENSORS. CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR(S), AND IN SOME CASES, THE VARIABLE TIMING CONTROL SENSOR(S). VEHICLES INVOLVED IN A PREVIOUS RECALL CAMPAIGN, 01V357, ARE ALSO INCLUDED IN THIS NEW CAMPAIGN. THE REPLACEMENT SENSORS USED IN THAT CAMPAIGN ARE ALSO AFFECTED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 22, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261 OR INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V123000

Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)

Component: Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)
Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected: 128
Reported to NHTSA: 2003-03-31
Owners notified: 2003-04-15

Defect description

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE NUT THAT ATTACHES THE TRANSMISSION GEAR SELECTOR SHAFT TO THE CONTROL VALVE LEVER IN THE TRANSMISSION MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY TIGHTENED. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE TRANSMISSION NOT ACTUALLY BEING IN THE GEAR INDICATED BY THE GEAR SELECTOR LEVER. IN ADDITION, THE TRANSMISSION POSITION DISPLAY IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL MAY NOT BE ON OR MAY BE INCORRECT.

Safety risk

IF THE GEAR DISPLAYED IS DIFFERENT FROM THE GEAR ENGAGED, THIS COULD RESULT IN UNEXPECTED VEHICLE MOVEMENT AND A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL CHECK THE AFFECTED NUT IN THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER LINKAGE, AND TIGHTEN IT IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 15, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Power train: automatic transmission	157	84,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator	120	25,000 mi
Seats	102	71,000 mi
Power train	89	90,000 mi
Electrical system	88	55,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling	72	72,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	55	98,500 mi
Engine	45	107,000 mi
Visibility	38	76,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages	19	76,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	16	90,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery	13	24,750 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)	13	61,171 mi
Unknown or other	13	114,000 mi
Suspension	12	77,260 mi
Equipment	11	34,122 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly	10	49,918 mi
Structure: body	9	99,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	8	65,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: power adjust	7	20,000 mi
Steering	7	32,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly	6	52,625 mi
Fuel system, other	6	49,000 mi
Structure	6	33,293 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	5	106,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system	5	70,021 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	5	66,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch	5	18 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system	5	6,500 mi
Power train: driveline	4	60,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	4	50,000 mi
Structure: body: door	4	25,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition	3	3,900 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system	3	83,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.	3	—
Exterior lighting: brake lights	3	12,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)	3	85,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission	3	76,569 mi
Service brakes	3	98,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump	3	5,000 mi
Suspension: front	3	30,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal	3	16,000 mi
Visibility/wiper	3	60,000 mi
Air bags	2	89,437 mi
Air bags: frontal	2	76,600 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables	2	10,000 mi
Electronic stability control: automatic (ASC)	2	10 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch	2	2,375 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap	2	50,000 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor	2	500 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner	2	44,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	2	2,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor	2	22,000 mi
Suspension: rear	2	500 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer	2	25 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch	1	47,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline	1	1,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys	1	47,676 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)	1	6,012 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner	1	83,794 mi
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems: water heater	1	—
Exterior lighting	1	89 mi
Exterior lighting: fog lights: switch	1	2,375 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch	1	2,375 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch	1	2,375 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery	1	500 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump	1	—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage	1	56,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage	1	30,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)	1	—
Power train: axle assembly	1	—
Seat belts	1	42,000 mi
Seat belts: front	1	19,050 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage	1	—
Seat belts: rear/other	1	—
Service brakes, air: disc: pads	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp	1	14,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder	1	14,900 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist	1	5,000 mi
Steering: column	1	14,000 mi
Steering: electric power assist system	1	50 mi
Structure: body: roof and pillars	1	65,000 mi
Structure: frame and members	1	81,000 mi
Unknown	1	12,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system	1	25 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear	1	—
Visibility: power window devices and controls	1	14,000 mi
Wheels	1	7,500 mi

The 2004 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.