2004 Nissan Murano

■ Significantly worse — known issue year

2004 Nissan Murano
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2004: 678 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2003	800
2004	678
2005	986
2006	803
2007	676
2008	5
2009	635
2010	188
2011	148
2012	134
2013	72
2014	143
2015	201
2016	107
2017	107
2018	113
2019	41
2020	44
2021	16
2022	5
2023	6
2024	4
2025	20
2026	1

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

VISIBILITY 18%

18% of complaints: visibility — 122 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

SEATS 14%

14% of complaints: seats — 92 distinct reports on file.

INJURY

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I WAS TURNING ON A HIGHWAY LOOP AND I'M SHORT SO I HAD THE SEAT ALL THE WAY UP TO BE ABLE TO SEE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190606

POWER TRAIN 13%

13% of complaints: power train — 88 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9%

9% of complaints: electrical system — 62 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 NISSAN MURANO. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BATTERY AND THE ABS INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR FAILED AND REPLACED THE PART THREE DIFFERENT TIMES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180521

1) LOSS OF ACCELERATION AND BLINKING DASH LIGHTS (VDC ON/OFF, ABS, BATTERY) AND STRANGE NOISE THROUGH STEREO 2) SMELL OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS AT HIGH HEAT 3) SMOKE IN CABIN, SMOKE FROM UNDER HOOD. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20050117

POWER TRAIN 7%

7% of complaints: power train — 48 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2004 — complaint volume: 678

I 20041119 — PE (closed 20050325)

ALTERNATOR FAILURE/ ENGINE STALLING

I 20050325 — EA (closed 20050817)

ALTERNATOR FAILURE / ENGINE STALLING

R 20050801 — 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

Campaign 05V319000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20050913 — PE (closed 20060131)

FUEL TANK PUNCTURES FROM ROAD DEBRIS

R 20060320 — fuel system, gasoline

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

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.

Campaign 06V003000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20060320 — seat belts

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

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.

Campaign 06V048000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20081118 — PE (closed 20090702)

DRIVER SEAT ANCHOR FAILURE

R 20090824 — 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 RESONAT

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.

Campaign 09V169000 — check if this car was fixed