2003 Nissan Murano Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 187about this part
- Share
- 23%of 800 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,564miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 187 complaints about the electrical system of the 2003 Nissan Murano, 23% of the 800 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,564 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driving 2003 Nissan Murano on highway and when I began slow down my car turned off. Was able to turn the car back on and then it immediately turned off. Was told it was the alternator, but that it was not included in the recall (NHTSA campaign #05v319000), so Nissan would not replace it.”
NHTSA complaint #10986081, filed 2017-05, 46,000 miles“I was driving my Nissan Murano going 45mph when suddenly the engine light flashed, the air went out, and the car shut off. I was pressing the gas but it wouldn't do anything and it suddenly shut off. I've been to several shops that can't find a problem so they told me about the recall on the 2003 Nissan Murano. They think it's maybe electrical or engine cooling.”
NHTSA complaint #10627809, filed 2014-08, 89 miles“The door lock on the driver side went out and shortly after the rest of the door locks in the vehicle began to fail. Because of this issue, I am currently at risk of theft if the door lock do not completely lock. I received an estimate of $1600 to fix the issue and I have heard that's by others are having the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10511461, filed 2013-05, 110,000 miles“2003 Nissan Murano sl awd is having a problem with acceleration from the start. It hesitated to speed up, my foot it all the way to the floor. After a while the car would launch. If I turn my engine off (while moving) and restart symptom will go away. Sometime it comes and need to restart during rush hour traffic. Constant worries during rush hours.”
NHTSA complaint #10298373, filed 2010-01, 80,000 miles“A wire broke inside the alternator causing the battery to stop from charging. My family was driving approximately 60mph on the highway when the charger warning and brake warning lamps came on. The battery began to discharge and the car lost power. We pulled over to the side of the road and the engine went into a fall safe mode (all dash indicators and radio display flashed rapidly) and then the engine stopped running. The engine would not restart and the car had to be towed.”
NHTSA complaint #11004828, filed 2017-07, 162,000 milesRelated recalls
- 05V319000Jul 14, 2005On certain sport utility vehicles, there is a possibility that a wire breaking inside the alternator could stop the battery from charging.Covers: Nissan Murano 2003–2005
Related service bulletins
- 11004962May 21, 2024VEHICLE 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…
- 10239062Jun 16, 2023SILICONE-BASED LUBRICANT OR GREASE CAN DAMAGE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SERVICE INFORMATION Do not apply Silicone-based lubricants or grease to, or around, any interior electrical…
- 10239060Jun 16, 202312 VOLT BATTERY TESTING FOR IN-SERVICE VEHICLES SERVICE INFORMATION The following Service Information lists NNA procedural recommendations for establishing good connections while…
- 10235707Apr 27, 2023VEHICLE 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…
- 10235710Apr 17, 2023INTELLIGENT KEY REPLACEMENT OR SWAPPING BETWEEN VEHICLES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10176225May 13, 2020CONFIGURATION FOR BLANK REPLACEMENT BCM This bulletin is no longer applicable. Discard previous versions of NTB15-041.
- 10192570Apr 30, 2015SERVICE INFORMATION The Body Control Module (BCM) for the Applied Vehicles in this bulletin is now shipped as a blank unit. As with previous BCM replacements, when a blank unit…
- 10192192Jun 7, 2013As part of an enhanced emissions test for Inspection & Maintenance (I/M), some States may require the System Readiness Test (SRT) status be checked. - The SRT is used to indicate…
- 10030165Apr 6, 2009Nissan: the 12 volt battery is an important part of the vehicle electrical system and is required to stay connected when the engine is running. To prevent damage to vehicle…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | 28% |
| 2023 | 1 | 13% |
| 2022 | 1 | 17% |
| 2021 | 2 | 12% |
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 21 | 19% |
| 2017 | 16 | 15% |
| 2016 | 11 | 10% |
| 2015 | 22 | 11% |
| 2014 | 8 | 6% |
| 2013 | 11 | 15% |
| 2012 | 13 | 10% |
| 2011 | 11 | 7% |
| 2010 | 22 | 11% |
| 2009 | 83 | 13% |
| 2007 | 54 | 8% |
| 2006 | 26 | 3% |
| 2005 | 102 | 10% |
| 2004 | 110 | 16% |
| 2003 | 187 | 23% |
Other parts of the 2003 Nissan Murano
265 complaintsSeats
111 complaintsEngine cooling
98 complaintsVehicle speed control
58 complaintsEngine
45 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
44 complaintsFuel system
42 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
24 complaintsBody and structure
21 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsEquipment
16 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Nissan Murano
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology