2005 NISSAN MURANO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1,169
Owner Complaints
6
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 NISSAN MURANO
The 2005 NISSAN MURANO has received a total of 1,169 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, STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Nissan North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Seats (451 complaints), Visibility (121 complaints), and Latcheslockslinkages (117 complaints).
Recalls for the 2005 NISSAN MURANO
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2005 NISSAN MURANO, potentially affecting up to 977,639 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 06V401000 — STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
| 67,014 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION." DURING AN INSPECTION OF SOME VEHICLES AT THE ASSEMBLY PLANT, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED WITH THE IGNITION KNOB IN THE "OFF" POSITION BUT THE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION NOT BEING IN THE "PARK" POSITION.
Consequence: IF THE KEY IS TURNED TO THE "OFF" POSITION WITHOUT THE TRANSMISSION BEING IN THE "PARK" POSITION, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE STEERING WHEEL CAN LOCK WHEN TURNED TO THE RIGHT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE STEERING WHEEL LOCK ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 18, 2006. 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 06V054000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 14,268 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, A FITTING FOR VAPOR RECIRCULATION, WHICH IS WELDED ON THE FUEL TANK, MAY COME OFF THE FUEL TANK BECAUSE INCORRECT MATERIAL WAS USED.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL COMING ON AND MAY RESULT IN SOME FUEL LEAKAGE. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK WITH A NEW ONE 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 2005 NISSAN MURANO
1,169 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 NISSAN MURANO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while closing the rear liftgate door, the front driver’s and passenger’s side air bags inadvertently deployed. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic where it remained pending a diagnostic test. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,230.
Not sure when it started bc I just purchased this vehicle a month ago. While driving one evening the head lights went off and I had to turn them off and back on. Now a few weeks later and after I've changed the bulbs and made sure the fuse wasn't blown it is doing it ALOT. I'm not sure if it is a wiring problem or if it is in the on and off switch.
Not sure when it started bc I just purchased this vehicle a month ago. While driving one evening the head lights went off and I had to turn them off and back on. Now a few weeks later and after I've changed the bulbs and made sure the fuse wasn't blown it is doing it ALOT. I'm not sure if it is a wiring problem or if it is in the on and off switch.
Noticed severe negative camber on the rear wheels at ~225k miles. Marks Auto Svc, Rockford, IL confirmed the rear k-subframe had rusted all the way through from the inside-out. The frame had completely separated at two places on each side near the wheels - SEVERE SAFETEY HAZARD!!!!! 1. Website forums indicate many consumers conclude this problem is due to inferior design (hole in frame allows water to condensate/pool & rust the frame from the inside-out). 2. I conclude this part failed prior to the standard benchmark-life of automotive parts of 20-years. 3. A similar subframe design used on the 2002-05 Atimas & Maximas - produced a SERVICE CAMPAIGN BULLETIN - Ref. NTB05-114c.
Sub frame rusted so bad the sway bar detached from the sub frame nearly causing an accident and breaking the sway bar link in half.
Safety Rating for the 2005 NISSAN MURANO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 NISSAN MURANO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 NISSAN MURANO
Nissan North America, Inc. has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 NISSAN MURANO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
NTB15041 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SERVICE INFORMATION The Body Control Module (BCM) for the Applied Vehicles in this bulletin is now shipped as a blank unit. As with previous BCM replacements, when a blank unit is installed, the configuration process must be performed. See this bulletin for further detail.
NTB-10-029 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
NISSAN: GRINDING/KNOCKING NOISE FROM REAR WHEN TURNING. THERE IS A GRINDING OR KNOCKING NOISE OR VIBRATION FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE-WHEN MAKING WIDE TURNS; ON DRY ROADS; AT LOW SPEEDS (UNDER 20MPH). *PE UPDATED 11/02/11. *PE
06011 — VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
THE POWER OUTSIDE DOOR MIRROR (LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE) WILL NOT POWER-ADJUST--THE MIRROR ACTUATOR DOESN'T WORK. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 NISSAN MURANO
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NISSAN MURANO
- 2003 NISSAN MURANO — 1,050 complaints
- 2004 NISSAN MURANO — 850 complaints
- 2005 NISSAN MURANO (current)
- 2006 NISSAN MURANO — 916 complaints
- 2007 NISSAN MURANO — 897 complaints
- 2008 NISSAN MURANO — 7 complaints
- 2009 NISSAN MURANO — 803 complaints
- 2010 NISSAN MURANO — 221 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