CarRecallWatchThe 2003 Nissan Murano has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 800 complaints with NHTSA, including 14 crashes, 5 fires, 9 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (271 reports).
2003 Nissan Murano recalls
Most common 2003 Nissan Murano problems
Problem areas named in the 800 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 271 |
| Electrical System | 227 |
| Seats | 111 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 98 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 58 |
| Engine | 45 |
| Visibility | 43 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 31 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 24 |
| Structure | 21 |
What owners report
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.
Rusting excessively
REAR SUBFRAME COMPLETELY RUSTED CANT BELIEVE NISSAN USED SUCH CHEAP STEEL
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.
While driving down the highway with my infant child the vehicle lost power I could not accelerate went from 75mph to a struggling 5mph. No matter how far I pressed the gas pedal there was no acceleration no revving of engine just complete nothing just pure panic. I was able to pull off to the side of the freeway in a not so safe place however I had no choice. I out hazard lights on and turned off the car. After waiting approx 5 min. I attempted to start car to no avail. The battery light as well as abs light stayed on. I again waited for another 5 -10 min and tried again nothing but same warning lights. I eventually had to wait for approx 45-_60 min when it finally started however I was only
2003 Nissan Murano questions
Does the 2003 Nissan Murano have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2003 Nissan Murano: Engine And Engine Cooling; Seat Belts:Rear/Other; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly; Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator; Engine And Engine Cooling. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Nissan Murano?
Based on 800 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (271), Electrical System (227), Seats (111).
How do I check if a recall on my 2003 Nissan Murano has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.