2003 Nissan Murano Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 98about this part
- Share
- 12%of 800 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,021miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 98 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2003 Nissan Murano, 12% of the 800 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,021 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“Nissan Murano sl. While driving this car in heavy traffic at about 65mph the service engine soon light came on and the car slowed down to a stop. I was unable to get the car going again. This incident happened on a 250 mile drive I could not use my cell because it happened in a dead zone. I had just had the car serviced with a oil change the day before this incident.”
NHTSA complaint #10228217, filed 2008-05, 49,000 miles“2003 Nissan Murano cam position sensor code. My car has stalled and cut out while driving. The reason is the cam position sensor. Nissan says that my VIN number isn't part of the recall. I say it should be. It a very dangerous situation when you lose power unexpectedly.”
NHTSA complaint #10323820, filed 2010-04, 97,500 miles“I bought my 2003 Murano in january of 2008. Every time I had an oil change done I was told that I had a very low amount. The low amount was never looked at as a problem. When I was getting a recall completed I was telling the service department employee about my low oil level when I took my car every 3,000 miles. He asked if I had any oil leaks that were left on the ground when I moved my car. I let him know that I have never seen oil on the ground. …”
NHTSA complaint #10302607, filed 2010-01, 76,000 miles“I have a 2003 Nissan Murano. About 1 week ago the check engine light came on. The car doesn't start right away and also stalls during operation. I took the car to the Nissan dealer and was told the camshaft position sensor has to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10330743, filed 2010-05, 56,000 milesRelated recalls
- 09V169000May 19, 2009Nissan 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…Covers: Nissan Murano 2003–2007
- 03V455000Nov 17, 2003On certain passenger vehicles, the circuit board for the crank position sensor or cam position sensor may have an improper solder joint due to solder…Covers: Nissan Murano 2003, Sentra 2000–2003, Maxima 2002–2003 +6 more
Related service bulletins
- 10039844Oct 21, 2011Nissan: 2003-2007 murano. There is fluid leaking from the transfer assembly.
- 10020920Nov 20, 2006Mil on p0840, lack of power.
- 10019613Mar 31, 2006Mil on with dtc u1000 or u1010 stored in engine control unit.
- 10019626Mar 30, 2006Engine oil cooler gasket available.
- 10019300Feb 8, 2006Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code u1000 or u1010 stored in engine control unit.
- 10016893Oct 5, 2005Hard start/idle speed is low after battery has been disconnected.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 4 | 4% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 3% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 7 | 1% |
| 2007 | 10 | 1% |
| 2006 | 11 | 1% |
| 2005 | 24 | 2% |
| 2004 | 38 | 6% |
| 2003 | 98 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2003 Nissan Murano
265 complaintsElectrical system
187 complaintsSeats
111 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 27, 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