2004 NISSAN MURANO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
850
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
13
Service Bulletins
2
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 NISSAN MURANO
The 2004 NISSAN MURANO has received a total of 850 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY, SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER. 13 technical service bulletins have been issued by Nissan North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Visibility (122 complaints), Seats (92 complaints), and Power Train (88 complaints).
Recalls for the 2004 NISSAN MURANO
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2004 NISSAN MURANO, potentially affecting up to 896,357 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 →Owner Complaints for the 2004 NISSAN MURANO
850 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 NISSAN MURANO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
Braking locked looses power then accelerates smell like gas is leaking
Braking locked looses power then accelerates smell like gas is leaking
Braking locked looses power then accelerates smell like gas is leaking
Driver seat front left side has a rocking motion to it. I’ve read a lot of others have found this issue was supposed to be fixed from 2003-2004 and the parts have been updated to address the issue. I am worried my seat movement will create an unsafe driving condition.
Rear subframe where it connects to shock mounts is completely rusted through at both sides of the car. Causes the tops of the wheels to bow in and is undrivable
Safety Rating for the 2004 NISSAN MURANO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 NISSAN MURANO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 NISSAN MURANO
Nissan North America, Inc. has issued 13 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2004 NISSAN MURANO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
NTB10029C — SUSPENSION
IF YOU CONFIRM There is a vibration or judder feeling from the rear of the vehicle; when making, turns, on dry roads, or at low speeds (under 40 MPH), and the vibration does not occur if the Electric Controlled Coupling is electrically disconnected. ACTION Replace the Electric Controlled Coupling for...
07061 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
VEHICLES ARE GETTING MOISTURE IN THE HEADLAMP. *KB
06V048 — SEAT BELTS
VOLUNTARY 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 AFFECT THE RISK OF INJURY IN A CRASH. *TT
04111 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE WILL NOT CRANK WITH OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE BELOW 10 F. *JB *SC
04070 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1031, P1051, P1148, P1168 A/F SENSOR HEATER / CLOSED LOOP.*MR
04060 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TORUBLE CODE P0710 CVT FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT. *MR
04011 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
REDUCTION OF FRONT BRAKE NOISE WHEN BRAKING IN REVERSE, COLD. *TT
03065A — STEERING
STEERING NOISE AND/OR STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHANGES. *TT
03110 — EQUIPMENT
LICENSE PLATE INSERT NUTS SPIN OR ARE LOOSE WITHIN BACK DOOR ASSEMBLY. *TT
03109 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
TICK NOISE FROM FRONT DOOR PANELS. *TT
Showing 10 of 13 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 NISSAN MURANO
NHTSA has opened 2 investigations into potential safety defects in the 2004 NISSAN MURANO.
Investigation PE04077 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR Closed
Opened:
ALTERNATOR FAILURE/ ENGINE STALLING
Other Model Years of the NISSAN MURANO
- 2003 NISSAN MURANO — 1,050 complaints
- 2004 NISSAN MURANO (current)
- 2005 NISSAN MURANO — 1,169 complaints
- 2006 NISSAN MURANO — 916 complaints
- 2007 NISSAN MURANO — 897 complaints
- 2008 NISSAN MURANO — 7 complaints
- 2009 NISSAN MURANO — 803 complaints
Other NISSAN Models
- NISSAN ALTIMA — 20,037 total complaints
- NISSAN PATHFINDER — 10,111 total complaints
- NISSAN ROGUE — 9,608 total complaints
- NISSAN MAXIMA — 8,834 total complaints
- NISSAN SENTRA — 8,129 total complaints
- NISSAN VERSA — 4,436 total complaints
- NISSAN FRONTIER — 4,425 total complaints
- NISSAN TITAN — 4,412 total complaints