2003 Nissan Murano Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 1%of 800 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,525miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the seat belts of the 2003 Nissan Murano, 1% of the 800 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,525 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Consistent gas mileage 25% below fuel economy numbers on manufacturers sticker; rocking front seat motion that causes seat belts to tighten and fail to properly release; thunking sounds from shock absorber sub-assembly on uneven or rough road surfaces; multiple squeaks and rattles.”
NHTSA complaint #10010985, filed 2003-03, 500 miles“The contact stated the front driver side seat belt buckle assembly locked and would not release without warning. After several attempts, the contact managed to unlock the buckle assembly, but the problem persisted. The manufacturer was alerted. Updated 10/20/2006 - the dealer's tech determined it was a faulty seat belt release belt tongue.”
NHTSA complaint #10169934, filed 2006-10, 19,050 miles“Problems with release button on seat belt. The rear seat belt tightened and failed to unlock, which caused the child to be injured, the seat belt had to be cut in order for the child to be released.”
NHTSA complaint #10025057, filed 2003-06Related recalls
- 06V048000Feb 13, 2006On 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…Covers: Nissan Murano 2003–2006
Related service bulletins
- 10019619Mar 17, 2006Voluntary recall campaign second-row seat belt protectors. The webbing of the rear seat may be cut by the rear seat back hinge. If the webbing is completely separated, it could…
- 10017473Oct 28, 2005Front seat belt latch plate retaining button missing.
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 4% |
| 2021 | 1 | 6% |
| 2020 | 2 | 4% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 5 | 4% |
| 2017 | 7 | 7% |
| 2016 | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 | 5 | 7% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 0% |
| 2007 | 5 | 1% |
| 2006 | 8 | 1% |
| 2005 | 5 | 1% |
| 2004 | 7 | 1% |
| 2003 | 6 | 1% |
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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