2003 Ford Explorer Sport vs 2003 Nissan Murano
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2003 Ford Explorer Sport | 2003 Nissan Murano |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 65 | 800 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 50 | 109 |
| Investigations | 2 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 14 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–17 | 20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 88,250 mi | 73,470 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Explorer Sport | Nissan Murano |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 4 | 265 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 187 |
| Seats | 0 | 111 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 98 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 58 |
| Visibility | 10 | 42 |
| Structure | 25 | 21 |
| Engine | 1 | 45 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 6 | 113 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 76 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 56 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 34 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 16 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 11 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 9 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 9 |
2003 Ford Explorer Sport
2003 Nissan Murano
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.