2003 Nissan Murano Recalls, Complaints & Specs
6 safety recalls list the 2003 Nissan Murano, and owners have filed 800 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
6 safety recalls for the 2003 Nissan Murano
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Engine and engine cooling
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…
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.
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Seat belts: rear/other
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.
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.
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Tank assembly (fuel system)
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.
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.
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Alternator/generator/regulator (electrical system)
On certain sport utility vehicles, there is a possibility that a wire breaking inside the alternator could stop the battery from charging.
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.
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Engine and engine cooling
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.
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…
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Gear position indication (prndl) (power train)
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…
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…
800 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2003 Nissan Murano have filed 800 complaints with NHTSA; 14 describe a crash and 5 describe a fire. Reports cite 9 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 71,612 miles. Complaints peaked in 2009 with 109 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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, afte”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 12, 2021 · Engine
“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 tu”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 8, 2021 · Vehicle speed control
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2003 Nissan Murano (Murano 2WD, Murano AWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 20 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 18 / 23 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios) |
Compare Nissan Murano model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Nissan Murano model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Nissan Murano | 6 | 800 |
| 2004 Nissan Murano | 4 | 678 |
| 2005 Nissan Murano | 6 | 987 |
| 2006 Nissan Murano | 4 | 803 |
| 2007 Nissan Murano | 2 | 676 |
| 2008 Nissan Murano | 1 | 5 |
| 2009 Nissan Murano | 4 | 635 |
| 2010 Nissan Murano | 0 | 193 |
| 2011 Nissan Murano | 0 | 148 |
| 2012 Nissan Murano | 1 | 135 |
| 2013 Nissan Murano | 1 | 74 |
| 2014 Nissan Murano | 1 | 145 |
| 2015 Nissan Murano | 5 | 204 |
| 2016 Nissan Murano | 5 | 107 |
| 2017 Nissan Murano | 3 | 107 |
| 2018 Nissan Murano | 2 | 113 |
| 2019 Nissan Murano | 1 | 43 |
| 2020 Nissan Murano | 2 | 44 |
| 2021 Nissan Murano | 0 | 16 |
| 2022 Nissan Murano | 0 | 6 |
| 2023 Nissan Murano | 0 | 8 |
| 2024 Nissan Murano | 1 | 5 |
| 2025 Nissan Murano | 2 | 22 |
| 2026 Nissan Murano | 0 | 4 |
Checking a specific 2003 Nissan Murano
How do I know if my 2003 Nissan Murano has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 6 campaigns currently list the 2003 Nissan Murano; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Nissan dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 03V123000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Nissan models
- Altima15,472 complaints
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- Rogue7,322 complaints
- Maxima6,955 complaints
- Sentra5,954 complaints
- Frontier3,357 complaints
- Versa3,325 complaints
- Titan3,264 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.