2003 NISSAN MURANO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1,050
Owner Complaints
6
Recalls
30
Service Bulletins
2
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 NISSAN MURANO
The 2003 NISSAN MURANO has received a total of 1,050 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY, SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER. 30 technical service bulletins have been issued by Nissan North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Trainautomatic Transmission (157 complaints), Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator (120 complaints), and Seats (102 complaints).
Recalls for the 2003 NISSAN MURANO
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2003 NISSAN MURANO, potentially affecting up to 1,526,485 vehicles.
Recall 09V169000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
| 362,891 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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.
View full details →Recall 06V003000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 205,000 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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.
View full details →Recall 06V048000 — SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
| 203,000 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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.
View full details →Recall 05V319000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
| 125,466 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT A WIRE BREAKING INSIDE THE ALTERNATOR COULD STOP THE BATTERY FROM CHARGING.
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.
View full details →Recall 03V455000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
| 630,000 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE CRANK POSITION SENSOR OR CAM POSITION SENSOR MAY HAVE AN IMPROPER SOLDER JOINT DUE TO SOLDER DEFORMATION CAUSED BY HEAT STRESS ACCELERATED BY THE EXISTENCE OF FLUX RESIDUE DURING THE SOLDERING PROCESS.
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" WARNING LIGHT TO COME ON, CREATE A NO START CONDITION, CAUSE REDUCED ENGINE POWER, OR CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STOP RUNNING WITHOUT WARNING DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CRANK POSITION SENSORS. CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR(S), AND IN SOME CASES, THE VARIABLE TIMING CONTROL SENSOR(S). VEHICLES INVOLVED IN A PREVIOUS RECALL CAMPAIGN, 01V357, ARE ALSO INCLUDED IN THIS NEW CAMPAIGN. THE REPLACEMENT SENSORS USED IN THAT...
View full details →Recall 03V123000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
| 128 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE NUT THAT ATTACHES THE TRANSMISSION GEAR SELECTOR SHAFT TO THE CONTROL VALVE LEVER IN THE TRANSMISSION MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY TIGHTENED. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE TRANSMISSION NOT ACTUALLY BEING IN THE GEAR INDICATED BY THE GEAR SELECTOR LEVER. IN ADDITION, THE TRANSMISSION POSITION DISPLAY IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL MAY NOT BE ON OR...
Consequence: IF THE GEAR DISPLAYED IS DIFFERENT FROM THE GEAR ENGAGED, THIS COULD RESULT IN UNEXPECTED VEHICLE MOVEMENT AND A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL CHECK THE AFFECTED NUT IN THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER LINKAGE, AND TIGHTEN IT IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 15, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 NISSAN MURANO
1,050 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 NISSAN MURANO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Murano. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, the vehicle loss motive power and stalled without warning. The vehicle was shifted into PARK and restarted however, after driving for several miles, the failure recurred. The contact pulled over to side of the roadway and waited for several minutes before restarting the vehicle and slowly drove to the residence. The contact stated that the ABS and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 162,000.
The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Murano. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, the vehicle loss motive power and stalled without warning. The vehicle was shifted into PARK and restarted however, after driving for several miles, the failure recurred. The contact pulled over to side of the roadway and waited for several minutes before restarting the vehicle and slowly drove to the residence. The contact stated that the ABS and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 162,000.
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ABS STAYS ON THEN THE (BRAKE WARNING LAMPS WILL IMMEDIATELY COME AFTER A SHORT TIME, THE ENGINE WILL GO INTO A "FALL SAFE" CONDITION WHICH WILL LIMIT VEHICLE SPEED. THE ENGINE WILL STOP RUNNING AND TURN OFF ON ME. ALSO MY SUBFRAME IS ROTTEN AND IS NOW DISCONNECTED THE MECHANIC QUOTED ME $2,600 TO REPAIR JUS THE SUBFREAME.
ABS STAYS ON THEN THE (BRAKE WARNING LAMPS WILL IMMEDIATELY COME AFTER A SHORT TIME, THE ENGINE WILL GO INTO A "FALL SAFE" CONDITION WHICH WILL LIMIT VEHICLE SPEED. THE ENGINE WILL STOP RUNNING AND TURN OFF ON ME. ALSO MY SUBFRAME IS ROTTEN AND IS NOW DISCONNECTED THE MECHANIC QUOTED ME $2,600 TO REPAIR JUS THE SUBFREAME.
Safety Rating for the 2003 NISSAN MURANO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 NISSAN MURANO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 NISSAN MURANO
Nissan North America, Inc. has issued 30 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2003 NISSAN MURANO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
NTB10-029G — POWER TRAIN
NISSAN AWD MODELS; ABNORMAL NOISE, VIBRATION AND/OR JUDDER FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB-10-123 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NISSAN: 2003-2007 MURANO. THERE IS FLUID LEAKING FROM THE TRANSFER ASSEMBLY. *RM
06087 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
2003 - 2007 MURANO; FUEL LEVEL SENSOR REPLACEMENT. *NJ
05043 — SEATS
DRIVERS SEAT NOISE AND/OR ROCKS BACK AND FORTH. *SC UPDATED 04-06-07. *KB
06084 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MIL ON P0840, LACK OF POWER. *KB
05102 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
FRONT DOOR IS LOCKED INADVERTENTLY - UPON EXITING VEHICLE. *TT
05090 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
HARD START/IDLE SPEED IS LOW AFTER BATTERY HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED. *SC
04129 — POWER TRAIN
AWD TRANSFER CASE NOISE WITH DAMAGED GEARS AND/OR CRACKED CASE. *TT
04002 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
BRAKE JUDDER FROM FRONT BRAKES.*MR
04061 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0725 ENGINE SPEED SIGNAL AND/OR P1722 ESTM VEHICLE SPEED SIGNAL.*MR
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 NISSAN MURANO
NHTSA has opened 2 investigations into potential safety defects in the 2003 NISSAN MURANO.
Investigation PE05050 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Closed
Opened:
FUEL TANK PUNCTURES FROM ROAD DEBRIS
Other Model Years of the NISSAN MURANO
- 2003 NISSAN MURANO (current)
- 2004 NISSAN MURANO — 850 complaints
- 2005 NISSAN MURANO — 1,169 complaints
- 2006 NISSAN MURANO — 916 complaints
- 2007 NISSAN MURANO — 897 complaints
- 2008 NISSAN MURANO — 7 complaints
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- NISSAN SENTRA — 8,129 total complaints
- NISSAN VERSA — 4,436 total complaints
- NISSAN FRONTIER — 4,425 total complaints
- NISSAN TITAN — 4,412 total complaints