Model year record

2005 Nissan Murano

6 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,170 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 06V401000

Steering: column locking: anti-theft device

Component: Steering: column locking: anti-theft device
Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected: 67,014
Reported to NHTSA: 2006-10-20
Owners notified: 2006-12-18

Defect description

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION." DURING AN INSPECTION OF SOME VEHICLES AT THE ASSEMBLY PLANT, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED WITH THE IGNITION KNOB IN THE "OFF" POSITION BUT THE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION NOT BEING IN THE "PARK" POSITION.

Safety risk

IF THE KEY IS TURNED TO THE "OFF" POSITION WITHOUT THE TRANSMISSION BEING IN THE "PARK" POSITION, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE STEERING WHEEL CAN LOCK WHEN TURNED TO THE RIGHT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE STEERING WHEEL LOCK ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V054000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly

Component: Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected: 14,268
Reported to NHTSA: 2006-02-21
Owners notified: 2006-03-20

Defect description

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, A FITTING FOR VAPOR RECIRCULATION, WHICH IS WELDED ON THE FUEL TANK, MAY COME OFF THE FUEL TANK BECAUSE INCORRECT MATERIAL WAS USED.

Safety risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL COMING ON AND MAY RESULT IN SOME FUEL LEAKAGE. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK WITH A NEW ONE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2006. 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.

Owner complaints

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

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Seats	451	67,000 mi
Visibility	121	59,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages	117	69,000 mi
Electrical system	91	80,000 mi
Air bags	47	80,952 mi
Power train	35	92,000 mi
Unknown or other	30	63,800 mi
Engine	27	128,000 mi
Visibility/wiper	19	87,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly	15	10,200 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	15	68,500 mi
Structure: body	14	55,498 mi
Suspension	12	121,718 mi
Vehicle speed control	12	112,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling	11	41,000 mi
Steering	10	66,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	9	70,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator	8	8,900 mi
Equipment	8	45,000 mi
Service brakes	8	92,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	7	7,358 mi
Structure	7	60,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	6	90,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module	5	22,000 mi
Structure: frame and members	5	68,400 mi
Air bags: frontal	4	24,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	4	200,000 mi
Seat belts	4	99,000 mi
Structure: body: door	4	69,000 mi
Wheels	4	150,000 mi
Exterior lighting	3	33,000 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)	3	71,525 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields	3	129,000 mi
Child seat	2	45,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control	2	5,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: power adjust	2	39,279 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner	2	52,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	2	10,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections	2	45,137 mi
Suspension: front	2	63,000 mi
Tires	2	35,000 mi
Air bags: side/window	1	60,000 mi
Electrical system: horn	1	195,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring	1	26,542 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys	1	56,735 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system	1	50,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor	1	68,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)	1	15,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights	1	87,000 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights	1	—
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking	1	10 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery	1	37,588 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage	1	—
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly	1	20,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch	1	—
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock	1	69,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)	1	86,000 mi
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint	1	80,000 mi
Power train: driveline: universal joint	1	160,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission	1	35,000 mi
Seat belts: front: warning light/devices	1	156,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: head restraint	1	63,363 mi
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler	1	60,000 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: caliper	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	1	33,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light	1	7,358 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor	1	—
Steering: column	1	21,000 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly	1	13,000 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate	1	70,000 mi
Structure: body: trunk lid	1	95,000 mi
Suspension: rear	1	—
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems	1	77,425 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system	1	72,000 mi
Visibility: windshield	1	—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer	1	—

The 2004 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2006 model has about 1.5 times as many 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.