2005 Nissan Murano

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2005 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

Complaints per year, Nissan Murano Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2005 highlighted. 2003: 800 complaints 2003 2004: 678 complaints 2005: 986 complaints 2005 2006: 803 complaints 2006 2007: 676 complaints 2008: 5 complaints 2009: 635 complaints 2009 2010: 188 complaints 2011: 148 complaints 2012: 134 complaints 2012 2013: 72 complaints 2014: 143 complaints 2015: 201 complaints 2015 2016: 107 complaints 2017: 107 complaints 2018: 113 complaints 2018 2019: 41 complaints 2020: 44 complaints 2021: 16 complaints 2021 2022: 5 complaints 2023: 6 complaints 2024: 4 complaints 2024 2025: 20 complaints 2026: 1 complaints 2026
2005: 986 complaints
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YearComplaints
2003800
2004678
2005986
2006803
2007676
20085
2009635
2010188
2011148
2012134
201372
2014143
2015201
2016107
2017107
2018113
201941
202044
202116
20225
20236
20244
202520
20261

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SEATS 46%

46% of complaints: seats — 451 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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THIS IS PREVIOUSLY ADDRESSED IN AN INVESTIGATION CLOSED IN 2009. MY SEAT BRACKET ON DRIVERS SIDE DID HOWEVER BREAK DURING VEHICLE OPERATION WHILE TURNING A CORNER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130320

WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAYI45 NORTH I WANTED TO MOVE MY SEAT BACK THAT WAS WHEN MY SEAT BROKE; I HIT MY HEAD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW AND ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT TOOK IT THE DEALER AND THEY KNEW EXACTLY WHAT HAD HAPPEN THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY...

NHTSA ODI report, 20071217

VISIBILITY 12%

12% of complaints: visibility — 121 distinct reports on file.

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 12%

12% of complaints: latches/locks/linkages — 117 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9%

9% of complaints: electrical system — 91 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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MY VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AS I PROCEEDED TO PULL AWAY FROM A CURBSIDE PARKING SPACE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130726

Not sure when it started bc I just purchased this vehicle a month ago. While driving one evening the head lights went off and I had to turn them off and back on.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231214

AIR BAGS 5%

5% of complaints: air bags — 46 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

2005 — complaint volume: 986
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 — fuel system, gasoline

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.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 06V054000 — 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

R 20061218 — steering

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

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 06V401000 — 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

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2005 Nissan Murano — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seats issues (451 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (121 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for latches/locks/linkages issues (117 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 05V319000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06V003000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06V054000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06V048000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06V401000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09V169000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2019 ▲ 2020 ▲ 2013

WORST YEARS

■ 2006 ■ 2003 ■ 2004

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FAQ

Is the 2005 Nissan Murano reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2005 Nissan Murano is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Nissan Murano?

The most-reported component is seats, accounting for 46% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2005 Nissan Murano have?

6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.