2003 Nissan Murano Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 45about this part
- Share
- 6%of 800 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 107,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 45 complaints about the engine of the 2003 Nissan Murano, 6% of the 800 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 107,500 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11083970, filed 2018-04, 5 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #11153617, filed 2018-11, 3 miles“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”
NHTSA complaint #11205429, filed 2019-05, 166,000 miles“My Murano was attempting to stall out several times while I was driving, especially after taking off....when it happened the last time, before I got the repairs, it just shut down while I was getting onto a busy highway. Thank god I was able to quickly pull to the soft shoulder before someone crashed into me.”
NHTSA complaint #10475356, filed 2012-09, 122,400 miles“Driving and engine shutoff!!!!!!! Could not brake or accelerate !!!! Was terrified as I was in middle of intersection making a left with two children in the back! Tuned key to off and restarted . Nissan says there is a recall for this issue but my VIN does not fall under it please help.”
NHTSA complaint #10481192, filed 2012-10, 15 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10152515Nov 28, 2018OBD II EVAP Tube Warranty Enhancement The update below was sent out to Regions and Dealers in August of this year. We are re-circulating this update to make regional and dealer…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 20% |
| 2024 | 1 | 20% |
| 2021 | 1 | 6% |
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 5 | 4% |
| 2017 | 5 | 5% |
| 2016 | 11 | 10% |
| 2015 | 18 | 9% |
| 2014 | 7 | 5% |
| 2013 | 5 | 7% |
| 2012 | 13 | 10% |
| 2011 | 7 | 5% |
| 2010 | 8 | 4% |
| 2009 | 33 | 5% |
| 2007 | 63 | 9% |
| 2006 | 24 | 3% |
| 2005 | 27 | 3% |
| 2004 | 44 | 6% |
| 2003 | 45 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2003 Nissan Murano
265 complaintsElectrical system
187 complaintsSeats
111 complaintsEngine cooling
98 complaintsVehicle speed control
58 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