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2003 NISSAN MURANO Structurebody Problems

9 NHTSA complaints on file

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Structurebody Issues in the 2003 NISSAN MURANO

9 structurebody complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 NISSAN MURANO. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Complaints
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
0
Deaths

All Structurebody Complaints

#11424032 |
Rusting excessively
#11423987 |
REAR SUBFRAME COMPLETELY RUSTED CANT BELIEVE NISSAN USED SUCH CHEAP STEEL
#11055322 |
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE BECAME SHAKY AND WAS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL NEARLY CAUSING THE DRIVER TO GO OFF THE ROAD. DRIVER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO, UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR SUBFRAME HAD NEARLY RUSTED COMPLETELY THROUGH. THE VEHICLE IS A 2003 WITH AROUND 130,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE IS USED PRIMARILY TO DRIVE TO AND FROM WORK ON PAVED HIGHWAYS. WHEN RESEARCHING THE ISSUE FURTHER, I NOTICED THAT THERE WERE MULTIPLE OTHER OWNERS OF FIRST GENERATION NISSAN MURANOS WHO EXPERIENCED SIMILAR ISSUES, INCLUDING ONE WHOSE FRAME ACTUALLY BROKE IN HALF WHILE DRIVING (THANKFULLY THAT DID NOT HAPPEN IN OUR CASE). THE ISSUE APPEARS TO RELATE TO THE FRAME AND/OR SEALANT ON THE FRAME CORRODING DUE TO THE SALT USED ON THE ROADS DURING THE WINTER TIME IN THE NORTHERN US. OUR VEHICLE IS DRIVEN IN MICHIGAN. NISSAN CONDUCTED RECALLS...
#10795209 |
HATCH WILL NOT OPEN HAD PARTS CHANGED AN IT WORKED FOR A WHILE NOW HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AGAIN WAS STATIONARY.
#10706199 |
WHILE DRIVING WITH THE SPEED OF 25 MPH THE CAR STARTED LOOSING CONTROL. I WAS ABLE TO STOP AND OBSERVED THAT THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL STARTED SEPARATING FROM THE FRAME. THIS WAS BECAUSE ENGINE CRADLE GOT RUSTED AN CRACKED. THE LOWER ARM SEPARATED. THE DEFECT IS DOCUMENTED BY THE DEALER. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUES AS THAT COULD HAPPEN ON THE HIGHWAYS AT HIGH SPEED CHASING SERIOUS ACCIDENT. I AM THE FIST OWNER OF THE CAR. I BOUGHT IT BRAND NEW AND THE WAS GARAGED. *TR
#10694397 |
SEVERE RUST ON ROOF, NO OTHER PART OF CAR ONLY THE ROOF. *TR
#10451662 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 NISSAN MURANO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A LOUD BANGING NOISE EMITTED FROM THE FRONT WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC AND AN INSPECTION WAS PERFORMED. THE FRONT SUBFRAME WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 116,000.
#10441801 |
DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HANDLE BROKE COMPLETELY OFF WITH NORMAL USE. *KB
#10088190 |
THREE SEPARATE INCIDENTS OF CD-CHANGER/PLAYER FAILURE, EACH TIME UNIT WAS REPLACED WITH A "NEW" ONE. TWO FAILURES OF REAR CUP HOLDER. ONE FAILURE OF VEHICLE ALTERNATOR AT APPROXIMATELY 19,000 MILES. MOST RECENT FAILURE WAS THE IPDM CONTROL MODULE AT APPROXIMATELY 20,000 MILES. MYSTERIOUS ONGOING TRANSMISSION HESITATION, CAUSE UNKNOWN.*AK

Other 2003 NISSAN MURANO Problem Areas

Power Trainautomatic Transmission 157 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 120 complaints Seats 102 complaints Power Train 89 complaints Electrical System 88 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 72 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 55 complaints Engine 45 complaints Visibility 38 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 19 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 16 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 13 complaints Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 13 complaints Unknown Or Other 13 complaints Suspension 12 complaints Equipment 11 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 10 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 8 complaints Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust 7 complaints Steering 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 6 complaints Fuel System Other 6 complaints Structure 6 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 5 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 5 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 5 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 5 complaints Power Traindriveline 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 4 complaints Structurebodydoor 4 complaints Electrical Systemignition 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 3 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 3 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 3 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 3 complaints Service Brakes 3 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 3 complaints Suspensionfront 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 3 complaints Visibilitywiper 3 complaints Air Bags 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 2 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables 2 complaints Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 2 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 2 complaints Suspensionrear 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv 1 complaint Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 1 complaint Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systemswater Heater 1 complaint Exterior Lighting 1 complaint Exterior Lightingfog Lightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestorage 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstorage 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assembly 1 complaint Seat Belts 1 complaint Seat Beltsfront 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 1 complaint Seat Beltsrearother 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist 1 complaint Steeringcolumn 1 complaint Steeringelectric Power Assist System 1 complaint Structurebodyroof And Pillars 1 complaint Structureframe And Members 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Visibilityglass Siderear 1 complaint Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 1 complaint Wheels 1 complaint
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