2003 Nissan Murano vs 2003 Toyota 4 Runner
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2003 Nissan Murano | 2003 Toyota 4 Runner |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 800 | 168 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 109 | 70 |
| Investigations | 4 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 14 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20 | 15–18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 73,470 mi | 6,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Murano | Toyota 4 Runner |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 265 | 18 |
| Electrical System | 187 | 3 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 98 | 75 |
| Seats | 111 | 17 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 58 | 6 |
| Visibility | 42 | 13 |
| Engine | 45 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 30 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 113 | 6 |
| Hesitation / surging | 76 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 56 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 34 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 16 | 14 |
| Clunking / rattling | 11 | 6 |
| Won’t start | 9 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 9 | 0 |
2003 Nissan Murano
2003 Toyota 4 Runner
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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.