2003 Nissan Murano vs 2003 Toyota Sequoia
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 Sequoia |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 800 | 563 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 109 | 164 |
| Investigations | 4 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 14 | 15 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20 | 14 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 73,470 mi | 84,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Murano | Toyota Sequoia |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 265 | 13 |
| Electrical System | 187 | 66 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 5 | 158 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 58 | 91 |
| Structure | 21 | 97 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 98 | 16 |
| Seats | 111 | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 11 | 83 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 113 | 22 |
| Hesitation / surging | 76 | 9 |
| Loss of power | 56 | 14 |
| Check engine light | 34 | 37 |
| Vibration / shaking | 16 | 23 |
| Clunking / rattling | 11 | 5 |
| Won’t start | 9 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 9 | 83 |
2003 Nissan Murano
2003 Toyota Sequoia
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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.