2004 Nissan Murano recalls and problems

The 2004 Nissan Murano has 4 safety recalls and 678 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Nissan dealer.

Recalls
4
Complaints
678
Crashes / fires
14 / 6
Injuries / deaths
23 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2004 Nissan Murano vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2004 Nissan Murano recalls

Recall 09V-169: Engine and Engine Cooling

Reported May 19, 2009 · 362,891 vehicles affected · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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

Reported Feb 13, 2006 · 203,000 vehicles affected · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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

Reported Jan 10, 2006 · 205,000 vehicles affected · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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

Reported Jul 14, 2005 · 125,466 vehicles affected · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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.

2004 Nissan Murano problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Power Train147
Visibility124
Electrical System120
Seats94
Latches/Locks/Linkages48
Engine44
Engine and Engine Cooling39
Vehicle Speed Control35
Structure29
Unknown or Other29
Steering26
Fuel System, Gasoline22

Most reported parts

  • Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 48
  • Electrical System › Alternator/Generator/Regulator — 48
  • Structure › Body — 14
  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 7
  • Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery — 6
  • Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly — 6
  • Power Train › Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) — 5
  • Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist System — 4

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 72,134 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 2004 Nissan Murano complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Seats · reported Oct 24, 2024
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.
Suspension · reported Aug 10, 2024
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
Engine · at 65,000 miles · reported Jan 3, 2024
The contact owns a 2004 Nissan Murano. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road. The contact stated that the vehicle restarted on the first attempt occasionally; however, several attempts were needed to start the vehicle on other occasions. The contact stated that the failure also occurred while at a complete stop. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the accelerator pedal sensor had failed and needed to be replaced. An…
Unknown or Other · reported May 11, 2023
I’ve changed the timing belt, brakes, batteries, fuel injectors and all and still after thirty minutes of me driving Nissan Murano 2004 I have to continuously push on the gas to get the car to move . My car always has a smell of burning rubber after a long period of time driving it . I then pull over for 20/25 minutes to let the car reset or cool down I guess and then when I turn it on it drives ok until the next 25/30 minutes go by. I’ve gotten two alternators brand new and I’m still having the same issues . When I slow down to come to a full stop it feels like my car is jerking on a…
Structure · reported Dec 3, 2022
The rear k frame rusted out ,all of a sudden the vehicle started swaying out of control on gravel or wet roads, no rust on the vehicle except the rear k frame, I parked the vehicle because it's unsafe to drive , I understand that this is a problem that effects more than just mine and I hope it's recalled or something is done about it, thank you for looking into it

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Nissan Murano have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2004 Nissan Murano: 09V-169 (engine and engine cooling), 06V-048 (seat belts), 06V-003 (fuel system, gasoline), 05V-319 (electrical system). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Nissan Murano?

Owners report power train problems most often (147 reports), followed by visibility (124). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 72,134 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.