KnownCarProblems2005 Nissan Murano Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 987 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Nissan Murano, most often about the seats (46% of complaints, typically around 66,500 miles). It is the most complained-about Murano model year since 2000 and has 6 recalls.
Most common 2005 Nissan Murano problems
Seats
456 complaints · 46%Half of these problems showed up before 66,500 miles. Parts named most often: front assembly.
Tl contact owns a 2005 Nissan Murano. While driving 30 MPH, the driver side seat tilted to the left when she made a turn. As a result, the contact hit her head on the driver side window. The dealer inspected the vehicle and recommended she replace the entire seat. The contact filed a complaint with Nissan however…
While driving down the highway I could hear what could best be described as a combination click and snap. At the same time I felt the lower left side of the drivers seat move. After further investigation (pictures available), I found that a supporting bracket has sheared in two places. This causes the seat to be very…
Visibility and wipers
142 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: windshield, windshield wiper/washer, defroster/defogger/hvac system.
I have a 2005 Nissan Murano and I am having to replace both sun visors. The driver side sun visor was the first to go and does not stay in any position except straight down... This is causing me to look under it and is very irritating as well as a seeing hazard. The passenger sun visor also will not stay in the up…
Driver's side sun visor will not stay in the up position. Visor constantly falls down obscuring my vision while driving. I have read hundreds of blogs and forums where this is happening to other Murano owners. Now the visor will not even stay up. I had to remove it. Dealership wants 400$ to replace it. This is…
Doors and locks
118 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 69,000 miles. Parts named most often: doors, hatchback/liftgate.
I was trapped in my Nissan Murano during 115 degree day in arizona for 20 minutes. I had to restart the car and drive to a facility where I could be freed from the vehicle. The door lock actuator solenoid only partially activates locking assembly on drivers door and only partially disengages. This creates a situation…
The 2005 Nissan Murano we own was purchased used. Since we have had it (almost a year) there have been electrical problems that have mainly affected the door locks. It has come to our attention that these problems have affected many other Nissan Murano owners. Because of this issue, we cannot use the unlock the doors…
Electrical
102 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 78,000 miles. Parts named most often: alternator/generator/regulator, wiring, horn.
Airbag light flashing, both front door locks quit working at the same time along with the hatch lock that gets stuck, now the sun visor on drivers side is falling down.
2 TPMS sensors failed and cost $285 to replace. Batteries failed in each sensor requiring a full replacement of each unit. Tire pressure light would come on after 10 miles, leading the driver to believe that there was a pressure problem when there really was not an issue, which could create a safety concern.
Transmission
56 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 80,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, transfer case (4-wheel drive), driveline, manual transmission.
At a speed of 40 MPH the transmission started to make a terrible ticking noise and vibrated through the cabin of the vehicle. I have ruled out the possibility of c.v. Joints as I ran the vehicle while being safely supported on a lift. The noise is echoing out of the CVT housing, all fluid levels are up.
The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that all four door locks could not be locked or unlocked from the interior or exterior of the vehicle. The remote control key lock was also inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that there were no recalls for the failure. The manufacturer…
Air bags
52 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 72,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal, side/window.
Airbag light flashing, both front door locks quit working at the same time along with the hatch lock that gets stuck, now the sun visor on drivers side is falling down.
It seems that I have all of the well known problems with the Nissan Murano. I got the air bag light that won't turn off which to me is a major safety and very dangerous issue. I heard that in case of an accident the air bags and seat belts won't work. Nissan needs to address this problem asap before someone or…
Engine
51 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 68,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system.
The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Murano. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the check engine and oil warning indicators illuminated. The contact pulled over and had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the catalytic converter failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…
2005 Nissan Murano - 66k miles. Alternator tension arm snapped off while driving, also causing a crack in the timing cover. There had been a squeaking noise in the days leading up the failure. Once the arm broke there was a very loud clunking noise. I was forced to pull over on the side of the road and wait for a tow.…
Body and structure
35 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 69,000 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that the front passenger door and the trunk doors could not be opened when engaged. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnosis or repairs. The failure and current mileages were 69,000. Updated 10/17/12 updated 10/24/2012
While driving down the highway I could hear what could best be described as a combination click and snap. At the same time I felt the lower left side of the drivers seat move. After further investigation (pictures available), I found that a supporting bracket has sheared in two places. This causes the seat to be very…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2005 Nissan Murano recalls
Engine: engine and engine cooling
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Steering: anti-theft device
Risk: If the key is turned to the "off" position without the transmission being in the "park" position, it is possible that the steering wheel can lock when turned to the right.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering wheel lock assembly free of charge. The recall began on december 18, 2006. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Full defect summary
Certain sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 114, "theft protection." during an inspection of some vehicles at the assembly plant, it was found that the steering wheel was locked with the ignition knob in the "off" position but the vehicle transmission not being in the "park" position.
Fuel system: tank assembly
Risk: This could result in the malfunction indicator light in the instrument panel coming on and may result in some fuel leakage. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel tank with a new one free of charge. The recall began on march 20, 2006. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Full defect summary
On certain sport utility vehicles, a fitting for vapor recirculation, which is welded on the fuel tank, may come off the fuel tank because incorrect material was used.
Seat belts: rear/other
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Fuel system: tank assembly
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: alternator/generator/regulator
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.
Full defect summary
On certain sport utility vehicles, there is a possibility that a wire breaking inside the alternator could stop the battery from charging.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Driver seat anchor failure
Summary
This investigation concerns structural failure of the anchor/bracket on the left rear side of the driver's seat.the concern is that such failures may alter the driver's seated position so as to reduce effectiveness of the occupant protection system or potentially compromise vehicle control.failure of the subject anchor bracket results from metal fatigue and causes rearward tilting of the driver's seat.these failures usually occur during driver ingress but may also occur while the vehicle is being operated.the safety related concerns during actual vehicle use were not validated by this investigation.while the number of complaints of this problem is relatively high, only three very minor, undo
Fuel tank punctures from road debris
Summary
Odi opened a preliminary evaluation based on four vehicle owner questionnaires (voq's) indicating that the fuel tanks werepunctured by road debris under normal, non off-road driving conditions.as of november 30, 2005, the complaint total increased to 12.nissan supplied odi with 31 complaints of fuel tank punctures, including 26 not previously known to odi from the voq records. In a letter dated january 9, 2006, nissan north america, inc. Notified odi of its plan to recall approximately 209,000 model year 2003 - 2006 nissan murano vehicles built from april 24, 2002 (start of production of my 2003) through november 24, 2005 (including a portion of my 2006 vehicles) to correct a deficiency in f
Questions about the 2005 Nissan Murano
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Nissan Murano?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: seats (456 complaints, typically around 66,500 miles); visibility and wipers (142 complaints, typically around 60,000 miles); doors and locks (118 complaints, typically around 69,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2005 Nissan Murano have?
- 6 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from May 19, 2009 (engine). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2005 a bad year for the Nissan Murano?
- It is the most complained-about Murano model year since 2000, with 987 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.