2003 Nissan Murano problems
The Nissan Murano (Japanese: 日産・ムラーノ, Hepburn: Nissan Murāno) is a mid-size crossover SUV manufactured and marketed by Nissan since May 2002 for the 2003 model year, and currently in its third generation.
As Nissan's first crossover SUV for the United States and Canada, the Murano was designed at Nissan America in La Jolla, California, and was based on the Nissan FF-L platform shared with the third generation Altima. The European version of the Murano began sales in 2004.
The Murano was Nissan's only crossover SUV in the United States until September 2007, when the Rogue went on sale. In Canada, the X-Trail had been on sale as Nissan's second car based SUV since 2004 as a model for 2005; it was replaced by the 2008 Rogue at the end of 2007. The Murano is sized between the Pathfinder and the now defunct Xterra (which was replaced by the Rogue as a compact SUV). A convertible variant, the Murano CrossCabriolet, was available for the second-generation model for the model years of 2011 to 2014.
The nameplate Murano derives from the Italian islands of Murano and the namesake Murano art glass for which the islands are widely known.
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Common 2003 Nissan Murano problems
Based on the information from the sources provided, here is a list of common problems with the Nissan Murano 2003 based on complaints from owners:
- Seat Adjuster Assembly: The seat adjuster assembly located underneath the seat can separate from the tracks, causing the seat to rock and potentially creating an unsafe driving condition. Symptoms include seat movement, creaking, grinding, or binding noises. To fix this issue, the seat needs to be removed carefully to access and repair the assembly .
- Throttle Body: Problems with the throttle body can occur, leading to issues with acceleration and engine performance. Symptoms may include rough idling, stalling, or poor throttle response. Cleaning or replacing the throttle body can resolve these problems .
- Loose Tailgate: The tailgate on the Nissan Murano can become loose, causing difficulties in opening, closing, or securing it properly. This issue can be addressed by adjusting or replacing the tailgate components as needed .
- Timing Chain Guides & Tensioners: Problems with the timing chain guides and tensioners can lead to engine performance issues, including noise, rough running, or even engine damage. Replacing the timing chain guides and tensioners is necessary to resolve this problem .
- Motor Mounts: Issues with motor mounts, such as dry rot, cracking, or separation, can cause engine vibrations, misalignment, or excessive movement. Replacing damaged motor mounts is essential to prevent further engine and drivetrain problems .
These common problems with the Nissan Murano 2003 can impact the vehicle's safety, performance, and overall driving experience. Owners experiencing these issues should consider addressing them promptly to ensure the proper functioning of their vehicles.
What is the most common problem of Nissan Murano?
Nissan Murano Common Problems and Solutions
- Creaking and Clicking. ...
- Ticking Noise From Engine. ...
- Creaking Sunroof. Problem: ...
- Non-Tightening Seat Belt. Problem: ...
- Rear seat drop lever failure. Problem: ...
- Drivers seat frame problem. Problem: ...
- Rough idling/power loss. Problem: ...
- DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) warning light. Problem:
How many miles will a 2003 Nissan Murano last?
With the proper care and maintenance, the Murano has the potential to serve up to 13 years, reaching milestones between 180,000 to 200,000 miles – it's indeed a contender for the 200k miles club.
What year was a bad Murano?
Quick Answer: The Nissan Murano years to avoid include 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, and 2015. While that might seem like a long and daunting list, it's not as bad as it sounds. The biggest issue with Muranos is a faulty door handle. As such, it's a relatively easy and inexpensive repair.
Is Nissan Murano a reliable car?
The Nissan Murano has scored well on all major reliability ratings over the years. RepairPal gave it a 3.5 out of 5, ranking it 20th out of the 26 vehicles in its segment.
2003 Nissan Murano car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Nissan Murano problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Power train problems
- Electrical system problems
- Seats problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2003 Nissan Murano vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2003 Nissan Murano
The NHTSA has received 799 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2003 Nissan Murano. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2003 Nissan Murano vehicles.
SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-06-21
- VIN: jn8az08w53w
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
- Summary: 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 vehicle and slowly drove to the residence. The contact stated that the ABS and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 162,000.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-06-21
- VIN: Jn8az08w53w
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: Rusting excessively
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-06-20
- VIN: JN8AZ08w53w
- Components: SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
- Summary: REAR SUBFRAME COMPLETELY RUSTED CANT BELIEVE NISSAN USED SUCH CHEAP STEEL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-06-20
- VIN: JN8AZ08W53W
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
- Summary: 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.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-07-24
- VIN: JN8AZ08W13W
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
- Summary: 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 no choice. I out hazard lights on and turned off the car. After waiting approx 5 min. I attempted to start car to no avail. The battery light as well as abs light stayed on. I again waited for another 5 -10 min and tried again nothing but same warning lights. I eventually had to wait for approx 45-_60 min when it finally started however I was only allowed to go no fastethan 5 mph. I was able to exit freeway where I parked car for several hours and walked home. Upon retrieving vehicle it still had same results. I drove home @ 5mph. I took car in for repairs and was told I needed a new battery wiring harness. I had that ordered a d repaired. Car drove home just fine however the following day the same incident occurred. Took car back in and was told I needed a new alternator which I replaced. However the following day the same thing occurred. Upon driving car back to a major dealership to notify them of the same problem, however once in their parking lot the mechanic attempted to drive car into the service bay and car wouldn't start. Immediately the mechanic said " oh you hear that clicking sound?" " That's the starter you need a new one". I once again had them service my car and put in a new starter.Yet once again the following day the same problem. In all these occurrences the car had just out of no where with no warning lost power leaving my children and I in a potentially dangerous situation multiple times. The vehicle has been parked in my garage. I can't afford replacing parts just to have the same incident. As far as dates go there were multiple dates that the vehicle stalled on me and had no acceleration.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-02-02
- VIN: JN8AZ08W83W
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING I LOST ALL POWER FOR THE MOTOR AND HAD TO HAVE TO BATTERY REPLACED CUZ LOST ALL POWER
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-03-02
- VIN: JN8AZ08T83W
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
- Summary: 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.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-04-25
- VIN: JN8AZ08T73W
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: THE CAR KEEPS ON SHUTTING OFF ON ME THE MOTOR AND WAS CAUSED A BIG ACCIDENT
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-02-07
- VIN: JN8AZ08W53W
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: 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 EXPENSIVE REPAIR. NISSAN IS IGNORING IT IS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT (THEY USED CRAPPY STEEL), THAT IT IS A VERY DANGEROUS SAFETY HAZARD, AND IT SHOULD BE FIXED BY THEM. SEARCHING ONLINE REVEALS MANY COMPLAINTS OF THIS SAME ISSUE, MANY JUST RECENTLY MADE, AND AS A CONSUMER IT IS VERY UNFAIR TO SPEND A LOT OF MONEY ON A NEW VEHICLE AND KEEP IT NICE AND FULLY FUNCTIONAL, EXPECTING IT TO LAST FOR A FEW MORE YEARS TO COME, TO SURPRISINGLY HAVE THE SUBFRAME FAIL ESPECIALLY WHEN THE VEHICLE IS LESS THAN TWENTY YEARS OLD AND NOT EVEN AT 100,000 MILES.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-06-14
- VIN: JN8AZ08T03W
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: 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 ???
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-07-27
- VIN: JN8AZ08T84W
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: THE CAR IS STALLING WHEN I STOP WHINING REAL BAD
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-07-07
- VIN: JN8AZ08T53W
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: DRIVER SEAT REAR METAL SUPPORT FRAME BROKEN. I NOTICED WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN THAT THE SEAT WAS SHIFTING. UPON INSPECTION I NOTICE THAT THE DRIVER SEAT LEFT REAR SEAT SUPPORT FRAME BROKEN.
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-05-01
- VIN: JN8AZ08W73W
- Components: POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
- Summary: THE CAR SLOWED ALL THE WAY DOWN ON THE FREEWAY . ALMOST CAUSING ME TO CRASH . IT DID IT SUDDENLY I WAS UNABLE TO PULL OVER .I WAS GOING ABOUT 65 MPH WHILE THE A/C WAS BLOWING IT COMPLETELY MALFUNCTIONED
POWER TRAIN,SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-03-04
- VIN: JN8AZ08W03W
- Components: POWER TRAIN,SEATS
- Summary: DRIVER SIDE SEAT GOES SIDEWAYS/I HAVE I HAVE REPLACED THE OUTPUT SHAFT SEAL 4 TIMES IN 3 MONTHS [KEEPS LEAKING]
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-10-19
- VIN: JN8AZ08T93W
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: MY 2003 MURANO SE/SL AAWHEN I FIRST START THE ENGINE IT MAKES A SOUND LIKE IT HAS NO OIL OR ENGINE IS CHOKING BUT ITS STARTS BUT IF ENGINE IS IDLING FOR 5 MINS OR SO ITS SHUT OFF BUT I CAN START IT AGAIN BUT AFTER WHEN IM DRIVING ENGINE JUST DIES OFF AMD WONT START AGAIN FOR ABOUT 5 MINS. THAT PROBLEMS HAS BEEN GOING ON CONSTANTLY WHEN IM ON THE ROAD WITH MY CHILDREN OR BY MYSELF LAST WEEK I WAS DRIVING MY SON TO SCHOOL AND I WAS WAITING TO TURN LEFT AND ONCE I WAS TURNING MY MURANO DIED OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD LUCKILY THE ON COMING TRAFFIC HAD A RED LIGHT SO I HAD A CHANCE TO PUSH IT OF THE INTERSECTION, ONE OTHER TIME I WAS PICKING UP DINNER AMD ENGINE JUST DIED OFF ON ME WHILE I WAS MAKING A RIGHT TURN AND GEAR COULDNT BE RELEASED OF DRIVE AND KEY WOULDN'T TURN EITHER SOME HOW WHILE I WAS JERKING THE KEY I WAS ABLE TO SHIFT TO PARK AND KEY WAS RELEASED THAT TIME I WAS LUCKY ANOTHER VEHICLE STOPPED NEXT TO ME AND TURN THEIR EMERGENCY HAZARD LIGHT BECAUSE MY CAR SEEMED LIKE THE VEHICLE WASNT RESPONDING AT ALL NOT EVEN JUMP STARTING WORKED AND AFTER 20 25 MIMS IT JUST STARTED AGAING . IVE ALREADY FIXED THE FAULTY CODE BUT IT STILL DOES IT AND NOW THE CAM AND CRANK SHAFT CODES APPEARED
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-10-24
- VIN: JN8AZ08W23W
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING TO WORK, VEHICLE JUST SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. NEW BATTERY AND CAM SENSOR REPLACED VERY RECENTLY. NO SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT ON, NOTHING...IT JUST SHUT OFF. AFTER 2 TRIES IT STARTED RIGHT BACK UP. VERY SCARY!!!
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-10-22
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JN8AZ08T23W
- Components: POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 NISSAN MURANO. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS LOW SPEEDS, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED IN REVERSE AND CRASHED INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO PARK TO AVOID A POTENTIAL CRASH, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE DRIVEN FROM THE SCENE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT AND FIRST OCCURRED TWO YEARS AGO. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WAS NOTIFIED, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. A DEALER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 107,000. *LN CONSUMER STATED FAILURE HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. UPDATED 12/11/18*JB
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-07-01
- VIN: JN8AZ08W83W
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 NISSAN MURANO. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP, IT DID NOT MOVE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 110,000.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-08-26
- VIN: JN8AZ08WX3W
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET CAR LOST CHARGE WOULD DRIVE VERY SLOWLY ABOUT 1 MILE PER HOUR. BRAKE AND BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON. HAVE ALREADY REPLACED BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR ABOUT A YEAR AGO BUT WHEN SAME THING HAPPENED TODAY. PER THE VIN MY CAR HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED. I'LL HAVE TO GET INVOICE FROM TIRE CHOICE TO SHOW WHAT I PAID FOR ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY. THANK YOU.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-06-22
- VIN: JN8AZ08W73W
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 NISSAN MURANO. WHILE DRIVING OUT OF A PARKING LOT AT 10 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE NUMEROUS TIMES, BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT CALLED MTN VIEW NISSAN AT (423) 756-1500 (LOCATED AT 2100 SOUTH MARKET STREET, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37408) AND WAS AWAITING A CALL BACK TO SCHEDULE A DIAGNOSTIC APPOINTMENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SAME FAILURE OCCURRED IN 2014. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 96,000.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-06-07
- VIN: JN8AZ08W73W
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Summary: MY 2003 NISSAN MURANO STALLS OUT ON ME WHILE DRIVING, AND MULTIPLE TIMES JUST TODAY 06/07/18 WHILE DRIVING AT A NORMAL SPEED LIMIT, VEHICLE JUST SLOWS DOWN CAUSING ME TO PUT MY HAZARDS. I WAS NOT ABLE TO ACCELERATE. THIS IS A HAZARD FOR MYSELF AND MORE IMPORTANT MY CHILDREN WHO RIDE IN THIS VEHICLE WITH ME. MY VIN# DOES NOT HAVE A RECALL, BUT READING OTHER CONSUMER'S COMMENTS THERE IS A MAJOR ISSUE. IT'S MY HOPE THAT THIS CAN BE RECALLED SO THAT WE THE CONSUMER'S WILL HAVE A PIECE OF MIND AND BE SAFE WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROADS.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-04-01
- VIN: JN8AZ08W43W
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: DRIVING CAME TO A STOP AT A LIGHT CAR DIED. RESTARTED IT, DROVE HOME. CAR WOULDN'T START, REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP. VEHICLE STARTED WAS DRIVING GOT ON THE FREEWAY HAD NO ACCELERATION CONTROL, LOUD KNOCKING NOISE ALL OF A SUDDEN, TURNED AROUND WENT BACK HOME AND BEFORE I GOT TO MY FRONT DOOR THE RADIATOR EXPLODED! THE WHOLE TOP OF IT CRACKED OPEN.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-12-13
- VIN: JN8AZ08WX3W
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE BECAME SHAKY AND WAS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL NEARLY CAUSING THE DRIVER TO GO OFF THE ROAD. DRIVER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO, UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR SUBFRAME HAD NEARLY RUSTED COMPLETELY THROUGH. THE VEHICLE IS A 2003 WITH AROUND 130,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE IS USED PRIMARILY TO DRIVE TO AND FROM WORK ON PAVED HIGHWAYS. WHEN RESEARCHING THE ISSUE FURTHER, I NOTICED THAT THERE WERE MULTIPLE OTHER OWNERS OF FIRST GENERATION NISSAN MURANOS WHO EXPERIENCED SIMILAR ISSUES, INCLUDING ONE WHOSE FRAME ACTUALLY BROKE IN HALF WHILE DRIVING (THANKFULLY THAT DID NOT HAPPEN IN OUR CASE). THE ISSUE APPEARS TO RELATE TO THE FRAME AND/OR SEALANT ON THE FRAME CORRODING DUE TO THE SALT USED ON THE ROADS DURING THE WINTER TIME IN THE NORTHERN US. OUR VEHICLE IS DRIVEN IN MICHIGAN. NISSAN CONDUCTED RECALLS FOR SIMILAR ISSUES WITH OTHER MODELS (ALTIMA, PATHFINDER AND INFINITY QX4) WHICH SHOWS THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED EVENT. AS SUCH, I FEEL THIS ISSUE IS PRESENTS A SERIOUS SAFETY RISK TO THE DRIVER, PASSENGERS AND OTHER MOTORISTS. I CONTACTED NISSAN CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NOT RECALL AND THAT I WOULD NEED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A NISSAN DEALERSHIP FOR THE REPAIR AND THEN SUBMIT A COMPLAINT WHICH WOULD BE ESCALATED TO THE REGIONAL TEAM BUT, THAT THEY WERE UNLIKELY TO PROVIDE ANY SUPPORT. HOWEVER, AS THE CAR IS CURRENTLY INOPERABLE, THIS IS NOT POSSIBLE SO THE REPAIR WILL NEED TO BE DONE BY THE LOCAL, CERTIFIED MECHANIC. IF YOU NEED ANY FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE LET ME KNOW. I CAN BE REACHED AT [XXX] OR BY PHONE AT [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-11-09
- VIN: JN8AZ08T03W
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: THIS CAR HAS HAD A LOT OF ELECTRICAL ISSUES. THE CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSORS HAVE HAD TO BE REPLACED THREE TIMES AND THE ECU HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE SUNROOF IS ALSO DEAD. THE BOSE STEREO IS ALWAYS GOING OUT. I'M UPSET BECAUSE THERE WAS MANY VINS THAT NISSAN COVERED BECAUSE THEY RECOGNIZED THAT THERE WAS A ISSUE, BUT MINE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD! YOUR CAR CAN DIE AT ANY TIME, ANY SPEED AND ANY WHERE. MY CAR IS NOW IN THE SHOP FOR THE 3RD TIME WITH CAM SENSOR ISSUES AFTER BEING STRANDED TWICE. THE CAR JUST WON'T START. THE BATTERY, ALTERNATOR AND STARTER ALL CHECK OUT GOOD.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-10-25
- VIN: JN8AZ08W43W
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: AFTER DRIVING IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC OR AFTER DRIVING LONG ENOUGH FOR THE TRANSMISSION TO GET WARMED UP, WHEN ACCELLERATOR IS PUSHED THE CAR IS UNRESPONSIVE FOR 5 TO 10 SECONDS THEN SUDDENLY LUNGES FORWARD INTO TRAFFIC! THIS HAPPENS IN ALL DRIVING SITUATIONS. THE ONLY REQUIREMENT IS THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE DRIVEN ENOUGH TO BE WARMED UP. IT IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THIS VEHICLE'S CVT TRANSMISSION FAILING! THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AND ALL AFFECTED CVT'S SHOULD BE REPLACED OR REPAIRED! NISSAN HAS RECALLED OTHER VEHICLES THAT HAVE THE EXACT SAME TRANSMISSION AND EXPERIENCING THE EXACT SAME ISSUES BUT THEY HAVE IGNORED TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE 2003 MURANO'S TRANSMISSION! LOOK HERE AT YOUR COMPLAINTS AND YOU WILL FIND HUNDEREDS OF PEOPLE CLAIMING THE SAME THING. SOME ARE EXPLAINING THE ISSUE WITH KNOWLEDGE OF WHAT THE ISSUE IS AND MANY OTHERS ARE REPORTING THE SAME ISSUE JUST WITHOUT PROPER CAR KNOWLEDGE SO IT MAY NOT BE REPORTED AS THE SAME ISSUE. IF YOU LOOK INTO THESE COMPLAINTS YOU CAN SEE THE CVT TRANSMISSION IS A SAFETY HAZZARD AND SHOULD BE RECALLED FOR LIFE OF THE VEHICLE!
2003 Nissan Murano recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 6 recalls for different components of the 2003 Nissan Murano.
- Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: ENGINE MAY STALL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- 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.
- Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: IF THE WEBBING IS COMPLETELY SEPARATED, IT CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT IN A CRASH.
- 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.
- Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: A PUNCTURED TANK COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A FIRE.
- 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.
- Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
- Summary: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT A WIRE BREAKING INSIDE THE ALTERNATOR COULD STOP THE BATTERY FROM CHARGING.
- Consequence: 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.
- 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.
- Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: 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.
- 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.
- Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: IF THE GEAR DISPLAYED IS DIFFERENT FROM THE GEAR ENGAGED, THIS COULD RESULT IN UNEXPECTED VEHICLE MOVEMENT AND A CRASH.
- 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.
Negative 2003 Nissan Murano car reviews
Positive 2003 Nissan Murano car reviews
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Our Murano has been operating in a very harsh environment in Minnesota and it just keeps running perfectly. Maintenance is easy and I put new brake pads on at 60k miles. The finish is holding up very well, considering it has had contact with tree branches. Compared to my friend's Lexus, it rides better and we love the CVT. I will definitely buy one again unless they make changes that detract from its current performance. Oh, and I almost forgot, my wife hit it in a parking lot on the left rear and the bumper was damaged. But, I was able to pull it out by hand and it popped back into shape with only minor scratches. I'll fix that problem in the spring. Overall, we feel very good about our Murano and I think it's refined enough for almost anyone's taste.
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Bought it 2 months ago after our first kid, and love it. Spacious, quick, and not a minivan.Lots of good features, feels & looks like a luxury vehicle. Great value for the price I paid.
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The vehicle is truly amazing! Its transmission is unique in that it doesn't have gears, which means it always selects the best ratio for any situation, whether you're climbing a hill, passing, or cruising. The new 3.5 engines are the best ever built, made entirely of aluminum and designed to last 100,000 miles (excluding fluids). Nissan uses the 3.5 engine in all their vehicles and tunes them accordingly. That's why the 350Z has over 280HP! The Murano's engine can make the same power, but it's detuned, which means it's running in a mild state of tune and not stressed, so it will run forever.
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We checked every comparable SUV, including the Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander, Lexus RX330, and Acura MDX. In our opinion, the Murano provides the best value and performance for the money. We get stares and questions about it everywhere we go. The performance has been great, and the wet-weather handling is outstanding! We can't wait for winter to see if this continues. We have no complaints about the fit/finish, and our dealership experience at Classic Nissan has been outstanding too. If you're in the market for an SUV, do yourself a favor and check out the Murano.
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Hi there! I had an issue with my check engine light coming on shortly after purchasing my vehicle. I took it back to the dealership to have it checked, along with an oil change and tire rotation since it had around 5500 miles on it. They found that the gas cap wasn't put on correctly, which was a relief! However, I was surprised to be charged $72 for the check on my new vehicle. Unfortunately, the light has continued to come on and when I brought it back, I was told that I would have to pay for another check if there wasn't a mechanical issue. I decided not to pay for another check, so my light is still coming on. Any advice on what I should do next? Thank you!
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Hiram Kling 2024-10-19
My wife insisted on this car, so she bought it. Unfortunately, we will be trading it in due to too many squeaks. I'm not a fan of the design, as it looks like a raised up P/T Cruiser. It seems too expensive when you can get a better Acura MDX. The buttons under the console are a bit inconvenient. We already have a small scratch on the aluminum trim. The engine has a truck-like vibration, which is not as refined as Lexus, Acura, Mercedes-Benz, or BMW.
Justus Hand 2024-09-11
We purchased a used 2003 Murano with the expectation that it would be problem-free. Unfortunately, less than a month after buying it (at 74K miles), we experienced issues with the accelerator stalling for 3-5 seconds. After conducting some research, we discovered that the transmission was failing. Despite being under warranty, Murdock Hyundai was unwilling to work with us to either provide an equal trade or repair the transmission. While the Murano may look cool and sporty, we found that the entire car is prone to breaking down prematurely. Even minor bumps in the road can cause the steering wheel to feel loose and the tires to feel like they are popping. Overall, we had a very negative experience with this car and would not recommend it to anyone.
Kay Funk 2024-08-28
I would not recommend purchasing a 2003 Murano. My personal experience with this vehicle was terrible. Despite the previous owner taking good care of it and completing all regular maintenance, I had to take out towing on my insurance because the car was so unreliable. It left me stranded 8 out of 10 times, even on short trips. Unfortunately, I had to deal with multiple issues such as the fuel pump, transmission, CO2 sensor, and catalytic converter. I gave the car away because I did not want anyone else to experience the same problems. I suggest doing thorough research and reading reviews before making a purchase. On a positive note, I had a Nissan Altima before the Murano and it was the best car I ever had. It had over 300k miles and still drove like a champ. Perhaps Nissan has improved the Murano over the years, but I would not risk it. I recommend considering a Toyota instead.
Vance Schamberger 2024-08-06
Hello! I recently hit a milestone of 89750 miles on my Murano, but unfortunately, the transmission has gone bad. It turns out that this is a common issue with this year and the 2004 models, yet the factory has not acknowledged it. The cost to fix it is over $5000, which is quite a lot. I believe that Nissan should take responsibility and address this issue for the sake of their customers. I have decided to join a class action lawsuit against Nissan for this defective transmission, specifically the pressure sensor unit. It's a serious safety concern as it could potentially cause accidents. For instance, you could be pulling out into traffic and the car won't move for 10-15 seconds. I hope Nissan will take this matter seriously and take appropriate action to prevent any accidents from happening.
Daron Waters 2024-07-25
Although my experience with my Nissan Murano has been disappointing, I believe it is important to share my experience. I have had several issues with the car, including problems with the alternator, transmission, battery, and now the catalytic converter. Despite these issues, I have not received satisfactory support from Nissan. As a consumer who relies on my car for commuting, I expected a reliable vehicle. Unfortunately, my experience with the Murano has not met my expectations. Moving forward, I will be exploring other options for my next vehicle purchase.