2003 Nissan Murano engine problems
45 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2003 Nissan Murano — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Murano. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, the vehicle loss motive power and stalled without warning. The vehicle was shifted into PARK and restarted however, after driving for several miles, the failure recurred. The contact pulled over to side of the roadway…”
filed Jul 12, 2021
“Abs stays on then the (brake warning lamps will immediately come after a short time, the engine will go into a "fall safe" condition which will limit vehicle speed. The engine will stop running and turn off on me. Also my subframe is rotten and is now disconnected the mechanic quoted me $2,600 to…”
filed Jul 8, 2021
“While driving down the highway with my infant child the vehicle lost power I could not accelerate went from 75mph to a struggling 5mph. No matter how far I pressed the gas pedal there was no acceleration no revving of engine just complete nothing just pure panic. I was able to pull off to the side of the freeway in a…”
filed May 19, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Engine and Engine CoolingCampaign 09V169000 · May 19, 2009
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE CRANK POSITION SENSOR OR CAM…Campaign 03V455000 · Nov 17, 2003
Engine problems in other Murano years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Murano | 4 | 19% |
| 2020 Murano | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 Murano | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 Murano | 5 | 4% |
| 2017 Murano | 5 | 5% |
| 2016 Murano | 11 | 10% |
| 2015 Murano | 18 | 9% |
| 2014 Murano | 7 | 5% |
| 2013 Murano | 5 | 7% |
| 2012 Murano | 13 | 10% |
| 2011 Murano | 7 | 5% |
| 2010 Murano | 8 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Nissan Murano
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.