2005 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 2005 Nissan Murano problems
The Nissan Murano 2005 is equipped with the Nissan 3.5L V6 VQ35DE engine, which is generally reliable but has some issues. The most significant problem with this engine is its increased oil consumption, which is particularly noticeable when the vehicle has high mileage. The engine tends to consume more oil, which can lead to engine starvation if the owner does not regularly check and maintain the oil level. If the car produces a lot of black smoke, it is advisable to avoid it.
Another common issue with the engine is the timing chain tensioner. This tensioner is made of plastic and is responsible for maintaining the tension on the timing chain. If it fails, the timing chain can break, causing a rattling noise, or it can jump, causing engine timing issues and potential engine damage. Therefore, it is crucial to ensure that the tensioner is in good condition to avoid these problems.
The valve cover gaskets are also prone to oil leaks, which can be expensive to repair. These gaskets are designed to prevent oil from leaking, but they can wear out over time, especially in high-mileage vehicles. If left unattended, oil leaks can cause significant damage to the engine and other components.
The Nissan Murano 2005 also has some issues with its transmission. The CVT transmission is known to have problems, particularly when the vehicle has high mileage. In some cases, the transmission may fail, requiring expensive repairs. However, Nissan has extended the warranty to cover these issues, which is a positive aspect.
The seat on the driver's side is also a problematic area in the Nissan Murano 2005. The seat frame is prone to cracking, which can be expensive to repair. The plastic worm gear on the electric seat is also known to go out, and the dealer does not sell the part. However, a solution can be found on forums for around $20.
The exhaust manifold is also prone to cracking, and the cam positioning sensor can fail, causing the car to take a long time to start and die unexpectedly while driving. The oil filter is also known to have leaks, which can be challenging to diagnose, but the solution is to replace the spacer between the block and the oil filter.
In summary, the Nissan Murano 2005 has several common problems, including increased oil consumption, timing chain tensioner issues, valve cover gasket leaks, transmission problems, seat frame cracking, plastic worm gear failure, exhaust manifold cracking, and cam positioning sensor failure. While some of these issues can be expensive to repair, Nissan has extended the warranty to cover some of them, which is a positive aspect. It is essential to maintain the vehicle regularly and address any issues promptly to avoid more significant problems in the future.
Is Nissan Murano 2005 a good car?
The Murano is a likable crossover SUV that blends unique styling with a spacious, comfortable interior and a fun-to-drive character. If it wasn't for the power-sapping CVT transmission, it would get our top recommendation.
What is the most common problem of Nissan Murano?
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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.
Does a 2005 Nissan Murano have transmission problems?
According to lemonlawhelp.com, one of the most common issues in the Nissan Murano is in the transmission. The interior is the most likely to break down, but the transmission is the second most likely to fall apart.
2005 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:
- Seats problems
- Visibility problems
- Latches/locks/linkages problems
- Electrical system problems
- Power train problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2005 Nissan Murano vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2005 Nissan Murano
The NHTSA has received 985 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2005 Nissan Murano. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2005 Nissan Murano vehicles.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-14
- VIN: JN8AZ08W95W
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: Not sure when it started bc I just purchased this vehicle a month ago. While driving one evening the head lights went off and I had to turn them off and back on. Now a few weeks later and after I've changed the bulbs and made sure the fuse wasn't blown it is doing it ALOT. I'm not sure if it is a wiring problem or if it is in the on and off switch.
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-06-28
- VIN: JN8AZ08W85W
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: Noticed severe negative camber on the rear wheels at ~225k miles. Marks Auto Svc, Rockford, IL confirmed the rear k-subframe had rusted all the way through from the inside-out. The frame had completely separated at two places on each side near the wheels - SEVERE SAFETEY HAZARD!!!!! 1. Website forums indicate many consumers conclude this problem is due to inferior design (hole in frame allows water to condensate/pool & rust the frame from the inside-out). 2. I conclude this part failed prior to the standard benchmark-life of automotive parts of 20-years. 3. A similar subframe design used on the 2002-05 Atimas & Maximas - produced a SERVICE CAMPAIGN BULLETIN - Ref. NTB05-114c.
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-05-19
- VIN: JN8AZ08W55W
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: Sub frame rusted so bad the sway bar detached from the sub frame nearly causing an accident and breaking the sway bar link in half.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-12-09
- VIN: JN8AZ08W15W
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: While driving the vehicle will suddenly stop moving, loses acceleration ability & all the dashboard lights turn on. I had work done back in Feb 22 replacing cam shaft sensors. Now Dec 22 the same thing began happening again.
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, AIR PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-10-27
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JN8AZ08W35W
- Components: SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
- Summary: I’ve had my car for seven months now and since then it’s been problem I’ve spent way over money to fix problems both sides driver and passenger side axle popped twice my brake fluid keeps running out but mechanic can’t find leak my lights inside the car comes on and off one day it’s saying I need oil or my brake lights come on than another day they goes off and it always sounds like something dragging on the bottom of the car my kids was hurt because I was driving when the passenger side axle broke while I was driving in traffic
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-10-25
- VIN: JN8AZ08W15W
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, an unknown part on the driver's side front seat fractured, causing the seat to wobble. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-03-07
- VIN: JN8AZ08T35W
- Components: SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
- Summary: Rear subframe rusted to failure. Vehicle has 143,000 miles. Dealer service manager says the vehicle is unsafe to drive due to the posibility of the rear wheels detaching from the vehicle. This is the third vehicle with the same condition the service department has seen in the last two weeks
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-08-15
- VIN: Jn8az08w85w
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: I bought the car not knowing that the seat bracket driver side was already broken the dealership would not do anything I looked into this and there are several thousands of other complaints on the same safety issue I'm only a hundred and fifteen pounds and I'm bouncing all over the place and I'm terrified I don't have the extra 2,000 $3,000 is going to cost to replace and this is a major thing it has happened several times this needs to be recalled now
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-09-02
- VIN: JN8AZ08W35W
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: My light came on from my air bags and my horn doesn’t work and the air bags censure isn’t working
POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-05-12
- VIN: JN8AZ08T25W
- Components: POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: Vehicle shutdown while driving in the middle of the road while using a new battery. Fuel pump not reading fuel tank. Vehicle stalls specially whenever acceleration starts after stopping.
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-05-15
- VIN: JN8AZ08W05W
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: The drivers seat frame is broken at the right rear lift arm. The seat frame is electrically adjustable. The seat wobbles causing the driver to move around at random. Loss of control of vehicle is possible as seat moves left and right as vehicle is being driven. As this just occurred within the past 24 hours it has not been inspected by anyone other than myself.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-05-05
- VIN: JN8AZ08T65W
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: MY DRIVER DOOR WILL NOT OPEN AND I CAN'T FIGURE OUT HOW TO GET IT OPEN. I WOULD ROLL THE WINDOW UP AND IT SOUNDED LIKE IT WAS SNAGGING ON SOMETHING IT WOULD STOP WITH A INCH TO GO AND THE DOOR WOULD POP OPEN THEN I ROLL THE ALL THE WAY DOWN AND IT SNAGGED ON SOMETHING AND DOOR WOULD FINALLY SHUT. NOW IT'S STUCK SHUT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-04-23
- VIN: JN8AZ08W15W
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: I AM DRIVING MY CAR AND THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON AND THEN I LOST POWER AND IT WILL CHARGE THE BATTERY TO BATTERY TIP ACTING LIKE HE WAS DEAD AND I PUT A BRAND NEW BATTERY IN AND IT STILL DID THE SAME THING AND IT WASN'T GIVING THE BATTERY ANY CHARGE I HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO DRY MY CAR I GOT IT STUCK ON THE HIGHWAY IT IS WAS IN M MOTION
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-11-12
- VIN: JN8AZ08W35W
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I HAD A TRANSMISSION PUT IN MY MURANO BUT NO ONE CAN PROGRAM IT I'VE ALREADY SPENT 2,300.00 I'M SO FRUSTRATED MY MURANO ONLY HAS 123,000 MILES ON IT NOW THE CAR WANT START ,WON'T SHOW MILEAGE OR ANYTHING
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-10-01
- VIN: JN8AZ08W45W
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: TENDS TO HAPPEN WHEN IT IS WARMER WEATHER OUTSIDE - ALL FOUR DOOR LOCKS WILL NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY (UNLOCK OR LOCK) WITH KEYFOB. LIFE GATE WILL ALSO NOT UNLOCK OR LOCK CORRECTLY UNLESS PASSENGER SIDE DOORS ARE UNLOCKED. SAFETY CONCERN. HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR A COUPLE YEARS NOW BUT JUST FOUND OUT ABOUT THIS WEBSITE.
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-10-21
- VIN: JN8AZ08W45W
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: DRIVER SEAT WOBBLES AROUND, SEEMS TO BE BROKEN. HAPPENED WITH REGULAR USE. SAFETY ISSUE THAT APPEARS TO HAPPEN WITH MANY OTHER 05 MURANOS AND POSSIBLY OTHER YEAR MODELS. ONGOING.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-09-08
- VIN: JN8AZ08W35W
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: WHEN I'M IDOL AT A STOP SIGH OR RED LIGHT THEN TRY TO ACCELERATE, I HAVE TO PRESS THE PEDAL DOWN SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE THE CAR WILL MOVE. YESTERDAY, WHEN I PRESS THE PEDAL, IT STICKS AND ACCELERATES FAST. IT SEEMS LIKE IT HAS THE POTENTIAL TO RUN INTO TRAFFIC OR INTO ANOTHER CAR. I HAD THIS CHECK AT THE DEALERSHIP BUT THEY COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM BUT THERE IS A PROBLEM. I WILL TAKE IT BACK TO HAVE IT CHECKED AGAIN.
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-07-28
- VIN: JN8AZ08W05W
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: GOT INTO THE VEHICAL. WHILE ADJUSTING THE SEAT AND LEANING BACK, THE SEAT SLUMPED BACK AND TO THE LEFT. IT WOBBLES NOW. I FEEL IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE BECAUSE THE SEAT IS NOT SOLID AND SHIFTS AROUND AS I DRIVE. MY WIFE IS DISABLED AND I AM A DISABLED MARINE COMBAT VETERAN. WE CANNOT AFFORD A NEW VEHICLE OR TO REPLACE WITH A NEW SEAT. MANUFACTURER SHOULD REPLACE THIS.
AIR BAGS,SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-01-15
- VIN: JN8AZ08T75W
- Components: AIR BAGS,SEATS
- Summary: DRIVERS SEATS ARE BROKEN ON A LOT OF MURANOS. COMPLAINTS ON LINE ALL YEARS. AIRBAG LIGHT WON'T GO OFF.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-06-12
- VIN: JN8AZ08W65W
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: THE CADILLAC CONVERTERS ARE JUNK AND YOU GUYS OUGHTA BE ASHAMED OF YOURSELF FOR NOT RECALL AND I'M ON ALL THE ONES THAT THEY'VE ALL HAD PROBLEMS WITH BECAUSE THERE'S BEEN SEVERAL AND IT'S NOT A CHEAP FIX JUST HAD ONE FIX NOW THE OTHER 2 WENT OUT AND I HAVEN'T EVEN HAD THE VEHICLE 30 DAYS. *TR
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-05-25
- VIN: JN8AZ08T35W
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DRIVERS' SIDE SEAT STARTED MOVING UP AND DOWN - THE BRACKET THAT ATTACHED IT TO THE FLOOR OF THE CAR SNAPPED SO THE LEFT SIDE BOUNCES UP AND DOWN. THIS IS PRIMARILY MY SONS CAR AND IT SEEMS LIKE A SAFETY ISSUE FOR ME - MOVING WHILE DRIVING, AND LESS STABLE IN AN ACCIDENT. IT LOOKS FROM NISSAN FORUMS THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH NISSAN MURANO YET IT IS NOT A RECALL. *TR
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-04-10
- VIN: JN8AZ08W75W
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: AIRBAG LIGHT UP
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-03-19
- VIN: JN8AZ08W25W
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: HI JUST DISCOVERED MY 2005 MURANO HAS TOTAL RUST ON SUBFRAME TO THE POINT CAR UNSAFE TO DRIVE. ARE THERE ANY RECALLS FOR REPAIRS OR THIS OCCURRING FREQUENTLY. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD. IF IT WASN'T FOR MY MECHANIC FRIEND SOMETHING BAD COULD HAVE HAPPENED OR I COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY ON DRY PAVEMENT AND WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS NOTICE CAR SHIFTING QUITE A BIT TO THE POINT OF ALMOST LOSING CONTROL. WHEN I PARKED MY CAR NOTICED ONE OF MY REAR TIRES WAS SLANTED INWARD. MY MECHANIC SAW IT AND SAID NOT TO DRIVE IT.
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-03-01
- VIN: JN8AZ08W55W
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: THE REAR SUB FRAME IS RUSTED OUT AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ON THE SAME ISSUE WITH THE SUB FRAME RUSTING OUT ON THESE MURANO MODELS AND MAKING THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE. WHY WAS THIS ISSUE NEVER ADDRESSED WITH A RECALL WHEN THE SUB FRAME IS OBVIOUSLY DEFECTIVE WITH RUSTING OUT. NISSAN SHOULD REPLACE THESE DEFECTIVE PARTS AT THEIR EXPENSE, NOT MINE....
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-01-01
- VIN: JN8AZ08W75W
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY MY CAR WAS DOING 2 RPM EVEN WHEN I PRESSED MY GAS PEDTAL DOWN TO THE FLOOR IT WOULDN'T REV UP WHICH OLNY CAUSE THE CAR THE CAR TO DO 10MPH ONCED IT REACHED 15MPH IT JUST SHUT OFF AS I WAS DRVING ON THE HIGHWAY THANK GOD IT WAS KIND OF LATE SO I WAS ABLE TO STEER MY CAR ON THE SHOULDER I WAITED A GOOD 10 TO 15 MINUTES THEN IT STARTED BACK UP STILL HAVING ROUGH IDLE PROBLEMS THE NEXT DAY TOOK IT TO THE SHOP AND TROUBLE SHOOTING CODES POPPED UP REGARDING BOTH O2 SENSORS BEING REPLACED, I FIXED THE PROBLEM THEN A MONTH LATER MY CAR STARTED JERKING AS I DRIVE TOOK IT BACK TO MY MECHANIC THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR WENT BAD SO I ENDED UP REPLACING THAT SENOR AS WELL WHICH NOW MY CAR ONLY REACHES A MAXIUM OF 55MPH I DON'T DRIVE MY CAR ON THE HIGHWAY DUE TO MY CAR STILL HAVING IDLE ISSUES AND NOW I NOTICE MY CAR BURNS OIL REALLY FAST AND MY OLI LIGHT INDICATOR DON'T POP UP ON THE DASH BOARD LIKE IT SUPPOSE TO THE ONLY WAY I KNOW MY CAR NEEDS OIL NOW IS WHEN I HEAR LIKE A FAN NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD, NISSAN YOU GUYS REALLY NEED TO TAKE THIS CAR OFF THE MARKET AS I HAVE READ IM NOT THE ONLY DRIVER HAVING THIS ISSUE WITH THIS SVU ITS RASING SAFETY CONCERNS THEIR ARE 960 COMPLAINTS!!! I USE MY CAR TO GET BACK AND FOURTH TO WORK, TAKE MY DAUGHTER TO SCHOOL AND I HAVE NO MONEY TO BUY A NEW CAR PLEASE FIX THIS PROBLEM!!!! ITS NOT RIGHT TO KEEP THIS CAR ON THE MARKET. *TR
2005 Nissan Murano recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 6 recalls for different components of the 2005 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: STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: 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.
- 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.
- Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Negative 2005 Nissan Murano car reviews
Positive 2005 Nissan Murano car reviews
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I hope you're doing well! I wanted to share my experience with the Murano. When I downsized from my Chevy Tahoe, I was looking for a smaller SUV with a lot of interior space, especially in the back seat, and I loved the sporty style of the Murano. I was so excited to purchase an '05 the first week they came out, and it rode very smoothly and quietly. I was also thrilled to see that it had much better gas mileage (21 mpg avg) compared to my Tahoe's 14mpg. However, I've had a few issues in the fourth year of owning it. My power seat and driver door lock have both broken, and I've had to replace my tires twice. Now, my engine is making a knocking noise, and I'm told it's probably the motor mounts, which will cost another $900. It's definitely been an expensive car to maintain, but I still have fond memories of it.
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I traded my Mercedes ML320 (after a final $4000 repair bill) for something more dependable, and the Murano was my choice - and one I haven't regretted so far. The Mighty Mo has rapid acceleration, sports car handling, a decent AWD system, and good all-around gas mileage (I see 21 city/hwy), all wrapped in a dependable Japanese package. While the AWD system isn't as responsive as the system in the Mercedes, it has done a good job of getting me around in bad weather. All around, it's a great vehicle with a spacious interior. I'm very pleased and would definitely buy another one.
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Looked at reviews for months. When I drove the SE, I was hooked. It's been great so far - not a single squeak and very smooth acceleration. If you want to know the mileage, just press the button and it will tell you. The controls are easy to figure out. I absolutely love this car/truck, although I'm not quite sure what it is!
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Although the car has good mechanicals and style, it seems to have been plagued by a number of design and quality issues. Unfortunately, these include a defective power passenger window, a faulty power outlet in the front, a broken driver's seat motor (which is a big $1,000 problem, as Nissan wants to replace the entire seat for a plastic gear in the motor that has universally failed), bubbling chrome plating on the grille, and lots of squeaks and rattles. It's concerning that these issues are already showing up on a $40,000+ car, especially since you're only putting 2,800 miles a year on it. It's hard to say what will happen at 15,000 or 20,000 miles. However, I'm here to help and we can work together to find a solution to these problems.
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Handles great, u-turns tight, and has plenty of inside space. The visibility is fantastic, making it a pleasure to drive. Anyone lucky enough to have this vehicle will fall in love with it. It handles even better than our old RX300, which was already very heavy, sturdy, and comfortable.
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Are you having problems with your 2005 Nissan Murano?
Vincent Weimann 2025-01-09
Hello! I hope you're doing well. I just wanted to share my experience with my '05 SL 2WD. I've had it since it arrived off the boat in October 2005 and it currently has 132,000 miles. This is the first time I've ever kept a vehicle over 75,000 miles before! I drive 65 miles R/T 4-5 days a week through the beautiful Arizona desert and farmlands at 45-70 MPH, mostly using cruise control. In the summer, I average 21.5 mpg or around 420 mpt. In the fall-spring without A/C, I average 23.6 or 475 mpt. The most I've ever gotten was a confirmed 525 mpt one winter! My local dealership has done all recall work as well as routine maintenance, and I'm happy to say that it has been a great family ride that has never left us stranded. Unlike many Fords or Chryslers I've owned, this car has been a reliable companion. Sure, it has its known problems, but this one is no different. Thank you for taking the time to read about my experience!
Sidney Goldner 2025-01-09
I recently purchased my second Nissan, after owning a reliable 98 Pathfinder with 210,000 miles. Unfortunately, this one had a power steering fluid hose leak at 45K miles ($400) and an electronic board issue at 60K that limited my power ($450). Additionally, I've had to replace the battery multiple times ($90 each time) and the visor keeps falling on its own ($400 for a dealer replacement seems excessive). There have also been two leaks, one from the engine oil and one from the transmission ($850). The engine oxygen sensor also failed ($450). Currently, the drive train feels rough and not as smooth as before, which is concerning. I'm hesitant to take it to the dealer and see what they find, but I'm hopeful that these issues can be resolved soon.
Colten Bernhard 2025-01-09
I bought a used 2005 Nissan Murano with 67,476 miles on the odometer from Landers McLarty Nissan in Huntsville, Alabama on August 17, 2011. The salesperson, Eukrina, assured me that the dealership only sells dependable and trustworthy vehicles that meet their high standards. However, two weeks after the purchase, I noticed some issues with the car, including vibration and knocking noise from under the hood. After a mechanical inspection, it was revealed that two motor mounts were broken, and the total repair estimate was $847.12. I contacted the dealership to see if they could help with the repair cost, but they were not willing to assist. Despite their claims that I must have caused the issue, I believe that the dealership sold me a lemon. I had to replace the front engine mount on September 12, 2011, at a cost of $400.00, and the rear lower engine mount on October 15, 2011, at a cost of $402.15. At 72,469 miles, the service engine light came on, and after an engine diagnostic test, it was discovered that the catalytic converter was bad. I was advised that this could be a manufacturer-covered replacement issue.On December 20, 2011, Landers McLarty Nissan of Huntsville conducted a diagnostic test on my vehicle and informed me that the catalytic converter was faulty. However, they also mentioned that the vehicle had passed the emission control test and suggested that bad gasoline might be the cause of the issue. I explained that I had only used Chevron regular grade gasoline since purchasing the vehicle on August 17th, 2011. Unfortunately, they were unable to offer any further assistance and recommended that I try using premium gasoline to see if it resolves the problem. I consulted a reputable mechanic and repair shop, who informed me that this was a tactic to avoid covering the repair/replacement of the $500.00 part under the manufacturer's warranty. In addition to this, I had to spend an additional $1,005.73 to replace both struts, shocks on the rear, bushings (both lower-front), upper radiator hose, front exhaust gusset, drive belts, and two tires.
Wilton Jones 2025-01-05
Bought new in 2005 and after 3 years was disappointed about purchase. It's frustrating to have so many recalls on one vehicle. The interior rattles are so loud that it's hard to concentrate. The squeaking brakes are also a bit of a nuisance. When the exterior door handle fell off after 5 years of ownership, I decided it was time for a change. I had originally planned to pass this vehicle on to my daughter, but I care about her too much to do that.
Moses Carter 2024-11-26
I've had my car for a year now and unfortunately, I've experienced a few issues. The sun shades have been faulty and have fallen down unexpectedly, which has caused me some concern while driving. Additionally, there has been a persistent leak on the driver's side every time it rains, despite having paid for repairs. I've also had to replace the radiator, alternator, all tires, and the battery. It's been a bit of a challenge, but I'm determined to get my car back to its former glory. Despite these issues, I still love the look, drive, and feel of my car. I've owned cars that were much older than this one and had far fewer problems, so I'm a bit puzzled. Perhaps it's just a matter of the make's quality.