2003 Nissan Murano problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train:automatic Transmission (145) · Electrical System:alternator/Generator/Regulator (107) · Seats (100)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Nissan Murano model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
689 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (109)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2026-04-13 · NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certification label and vin plate replacement service information because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “certification label” or “vin plate/label” may be needed. hint: certification label = fmvss (federal motor vehicle safety standards) label. these items may be availabl
Structure:body 2026-04-13 · NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certification label and vin plate replacement service information because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “certification label” or “vin plate/label” may be needed. hint: certification label = fmvss (federal motor vehicle safety standards) label. these items may be availabl
Electrical System 2024-05-21 · NTB13-107G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vehicle key not detected / authenticated, engine will not start this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Visibility/Wiper 2024-04-30 · NTB17-019H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
window glass warranty information this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Visibility/Wiper 2024-04-30 · NTB13-028I · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
removing foreign material from the window glass this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Visibility/Wiper 2024-04-30 · NTB09-081K · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
windshield cracking this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Showing the 6 most recent of 109 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2021-07-12 · Service Brakes · 162,000 mi“the contact owns a 2003 nissan murano. the contact stated while driving 45 mph, the vehicle loss motive power and stalled without warning. the vehicle was shifted into park and restarted however, after driving for several miles, the failure recurred. the contact pulled over to side of the roadway and waited for several minutes before restarting the…”
2021-07-08 · Suspension“rear subframe completely rusted cant believe nissan used such cheap steel …”
2021-07-08 · Vehicle Speed Control“ abs stays on then the (brake warning lamps will immediately come after a short time, the engine will go into a "fall safe" condition which will limit vehicle speed. the engine will stop running and turn off on me. also my subframe is rotten and is now disconnected the mechanic quoted me $2,600 to repair jus the subfreame. …”
2021-05-19 · Vehicle Speed Control“while driving down the highway with my infant child the vehicle lost power i could not accelerate went from 75mph to a struggling 5mph. no matter how far i pressed the gas pedal there was no acceleration no revving of engine just complete nothing just pure panic. i was able to pull off to the side of the freeway in a not so safe place however i had…”
2021-05-15 · Electrical System“while driving i lost all power for the motor and had to have to battery replaced cuz lost all power…”
2021-03-31 · Vehicle Speed Control · 7 mi“while driving the murano it slowed down and wouldn't go above 20mph. after about a mile it just stopped running & wouldn't crank back up. all the fluids were at the right levels. took it to a johnny's mechanic shop & they said it was the engine.…”
2020-04-26 · Engine“the car keeps on shutting off on me the motor and was caused a big accident…”
2020-02-09 · Suspension · 92,000 mi“we are original owners of 2003 nissan murano; it has only 92k miles, it has always been garaged and well maintained. the rear wheels just started tilting inward at the top; a mechanic identified the rear subframe and suspension was rotting, and advised that it will continue to worsen until the back end of the vehicle just collapses. it is an expens…”
2020-01-11 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 130,000 mi“during the hot summer months in the phoenix arizona area i've experienced hesitation (especially in traffic) when either moving slowly along or traffic picks up or turning and i have to mash harder on the accelerator, sometimes 2-4 times!!! this is frightening !! what is the problem as i've checked filters, gas, intake? and asked mechanic ???…”
2019-07-27 · Vehicle Speed Control“the car is stalling when i stop whining real bad…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.