2003 Lincoln Navigator vs 2003 Nissan Murano
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2003 Lincoln Navigator | 2003 Nissan Murano |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 127 | 800 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 150 | 109 |
| Investigations | 1 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 14 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 13 | 20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 76,000 mi | 73,470 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Lincoln Navigator | Nissan Murano |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 13 | 265 |
| Electrical System | 22 | 187 |
| Seats | 2 | 111 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | 98 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 58 |
| Suspension | 38 | 17 |
| Visibility | 13 | 42 |
| Engine | 4 | 45 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 9 | 113 |
| Clunking / rattling | 7 | 11 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 16 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 76 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 56 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 34 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 9 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 9 |
2003 Lincoln Navigator
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.