NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2003 Nissan Murano AWD; the most frequently affected component is engine and engine cooling. Owners filed 799 complaints, most often about engine. Among the 21 model years of this model in the database, 2003 ranks #1 for number of recalls.
Engine and engine coolingCampaign 09V169000 · 19 May 2009
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Seat belts — Rear/otherCampaign 06V048000 · 13 Feb 2006
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fuel system, gasoline — Tank assemblyCampaign 06V003000 · 10 Jan 2006
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Electrical system — Alternator/generator/regulatorCampaign 05V319000 · 14 Jul 2005
Problem: On certain sport utility vehicles, there is a possibility that a wire breaking inside the alternator could stop the battery from charging.
Risk: 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.
Engine and engine coolingCampaign 03V455000 · 17 Nov 2003
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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 campaign are also affected. Owner notification began on december 22, 2003. Owners should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.
Power train — Gear position indication (prndl)Campaign 03V123000 · 31 Mar 2003
Problem: 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 may be incorrect.
Risk: 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 not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
What owners complain about
Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.
Engine15 · 38%
Electrical system14 · 35%
Vehicle speed control11 · 28%
Power train8 · 20%
Unknown or other6 · 15%
Fuel/propulsion system4 · 10%
Structure3 · 8%
Seats3 · 8%
When complaints were filed
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From owner complaints
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…
My car was running sluggish and low power when turned on lights, when tested battery it was fine but voltage low so i guess its not charging battery. Doesn't start alot of times. Engine runs hot quick, put new battery did same and one day the battery and brake light stayed on and then while driving it just stopped…
My 2003 murano se/sl aawhen i first start the engine it makes a sound like it has no oil or engine is choking but its starts but if engine is idling for 5 mins or so its shut off but i can start it again but after when im driving engine just dies off amd wont start again for about 5 mins. That problems has been going…
This car has had a lot of electrical issues. The cam shaft position sensors have had to be replaced three times and the ecu had to be replaced. The sunroof is also dead. The bose stereo is always going out. I'm upset because there was many vins that nissan covered because they recognized that there was a issue, but…
Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.