2003 Nissan Murano Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 2%of 800 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,061miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the equipment of the 2003 Nissan Murano, 2% of the 800 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,061 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a Nissan Murano. Ever since I purchased the car it is used, I have nothing but trouble with it. The place I got it from replaced the transmission and the new one is slipping everytime I drive it.”
NHTSA complaint #10236727, filed 2008-08, 120,000 miles“I was traveling out of town alone with my 3 children and after we had been on the road for about 3 1/2 hours, the front windshield wipers came on by themselves along with the back windshield wipers, the lights were going on and off by themselves, the left blinker came on by itself, and the dash information (dte,fuel economy) was just coming on and off by itself. There was water coming out of the fuse box on the drivers side, and you could hear a sizzling sound. …”
NHTSA complaint #10160748, filed 2006-06, 34,122 miles“In february 2005 the alternator failed to charge the battery and the car slowed to a complete stop and the battery died in the middle of a busy intersection. I had to tow the car to the nearest dealership and the car was repaired 48 hours later. In march 2005 the gas tank lid wouldn't open and the car was running out of gas. I drove the car to the dealership and it took 48 hours to repair. However, the repair was done by prying the lid open and I still have not recieved the new part. …”
NHTSA complaint #10120902, filed 2005-05, 30,000 miles“This statement is in addition of numuras safety recalls. July 2008 on interstate 22 myrtle beach my 2003 Murano stalled out with son and daughter. July 2009 it stalled out in whiteville nc. It stalled again. On both occasions Nissan replaced a blown a blown fuse. Nothing else. August 2010 traffic the Murano stalled at 65 MPH in heavy traffic nearly causing a ten car pile up. We were lucky. Towed Murano,to Nissan of myrtle beach, fuel pump was replaced. On all the recalls mailed to us refer:these safety recalls could cause fire or crashes. My wife is afraid of our death trap of our 2003 Murano. …”
NHTSA complaint #10354703, filed 2010-09, 83,794 miles“This car has a serious safety flaw in that it hesitates from an idling stop. When you press on the gas while sitting with the engine idling the car will just sit there and then lurch forward suddenly. I first had this problem with the vehicle in 2005 or thereabouts, took it to the dealer (wilde Nissan waukesha wi) who contended they could find nothing wrong with the car. This was/is a very intermittent problem which comes and goes without warning, you never know when it will happen. I subsequently took the vehicle back to the dealer several times and got the same story. …”
NHTSA complaint #10229508, filed 2008-06, 40,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10170198Dec 4, 2020This SKU is a Suspension Ball Joint. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for the outer diameter of the ball joint housing being too small…
- 10180989Sep 23, 2020NISSAN; VIBRATION AND/OR NOISE WHEN MAKING LOW SPEED TURNS IF YOU CONFIRM There is a vibration or judder feeling from the rear of the vehicle during the following conditions: ï·…
- 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…
- 10192801Apr 13, 2016SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement "Certification Label" or "VIN Plate / Label" may be needed. These items may be available…
- 10192513Jan 16, 2015SERVICE INFORMATION Changes or modifications to the front seat assembly trim materials may affect the proper operation of the Front Seat-Mounted Side-Impact Supplemental Air Bags…
- 10192305Jan 27, 2014SERVICE INFORMATION Information necessary to service the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) safely is included in the "RESTRAINTS" section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM)…
- 10192234Aug 27, 2013Two methods are used to update/upgrade Navigation Map Data: 1. The customer goes to www.nissannavigation.com and is mailed update disc(s) or SD Card and installs data, OR 2. The…
- 10192233Aug 27, 2013Nissan Original Equipment or Genuine Accessory Alloy wheels, along with their finish coating (clear, chrome, titanium, etc.), are specifically developed to achieve Nissan design…
- 10035684Jan 14, 2011Nissan: navigation map data update matrix. Affecting all vehicles 2003-11 except leaf, equipped with navigation system. Customer is mailed update disc(s) or sd card and installs…
Equipment: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Nissan Murano
265 complaintsElectrical system
187 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Nissan Murano
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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