2003 Nissan Murano recalls and problems
The 2003 Nissan Murano has 6 safety recalls and 800 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Nissan dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2003 Nissan Murano vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2003 Nissan Murano recalls
Recall 09V-169: Engine and Engine Cooling
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.
Fix: 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.
Recall 06V-048: Seat Belts
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.
Fix: 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.
Recall 06V-003: Fuel System, Gasoline
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.
Fix: 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.
Recall 05V-319: Electrical System
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.
Fix: 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.
Recall 03V-455: Engine and Engine Cooling
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.
Fix: 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.
Recall 03V-123: Power Train
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.
Fix: 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.
2003 Nissan Murano problems reported by owners
| 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 | |
| Suspension | 17 | |
| Steering | 17 |
Most reported parts
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 157
- Electrical System › Alternator/Generator/Regulator — 120
- Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery — 13
- Power Train › Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) — 13
- Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly — 10
- Structure › Body — 9
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 8
- Seats › Front Assembly › Power Adjust — 7
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 72,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2003 Nissan Murano complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Other Nissan Murano years
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2003 Nissan Murano have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2003 Nissan Murano: 09V-169 (engine and engine cooling), 06V-048 (seat belts), 06V-003 (fuel system, gasoline), 05V-319 (electrical system), 03V-455 (engine and engine cooling) and more. Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 Nissan Murano?
Owners report power train problems most often (271 reports), followed by electrical system (227). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 72,000 miles.
Are Nissan recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Nissan dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.