2004 Nissan Murano Recalls
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2004 Nissan Murano. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.
- Engine and engine coolingCovers: Nissan Murano 2003–2007
Reported issue: Nissan 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 the engine, may separate from the resonator with engine movement. This separation occurs due to the premature aging of the material used in the intake air ducts which causes excessive shrinking.
Possible consequence: Engine may stall increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace/repair the appropriate components free of charge. The recall began on september 24, 2009. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
- Seat belts › Rear/otherCovers: Nissan Murano 2003–2006
Reported issue: On 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 can be cut by the sharp edge of the metal portion of the hinge.
Possible consequence: If the webbing is completely separated, it can increase the risk of injury to an occupant in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install protectors over the webbing of the rear seat belts. The recall began on march 20, 2006. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assemblyCovers: Nissan Murano 2003–2006
Reported issue: On certain sport utility vehicles, due to the location of the forward edge of the fuel tank, in the event that a vehicle front tire runs over a small, sharp object in the road, catches it and propels it towards the rear of the vehicle, it may strike and puncture the fuel tank.
Possible consequence: A punctured tank could increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will install protectors in front of the tank free of charge. The recall began on march 20, 2006. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulatorCovers: Nissan Murano 2003–2005
Reported issue: On certain sport utility vehicles, there is a possibility that a wire breaking inside the alternator could stop the battery from charging.
Possible consequence: If this happens, the charger warning and brake warning lamps will immediately come on and the battery will begin to discharge. After a short time, the engine will go into a "fall safe" condition which will limit vehicle speed. The engine will stop running which could result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the alternator with a new version which has been modified to prevent movement of the coil. The recall began on august 1, 2005. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
NHTSA investigations
- PE08065Driver seat anchor failureClosed · Nov 18, 2008
- PE05050Fuel tank punctures from road debrisClosed · Sep 13, 2005
- EA05006Alternator failure / engine stallingClosed · Mar 25, 2005
- PE04077Alternator failure/ engine stallingClosed · Nov 19, 2004
← All problems reported for the 2004 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.