2005 Nissan Murano problems and complaints
Owners have filed 986 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Nissan Murano. The most-reported areas: Seats (456), Visibility (124), Latches/Locks/Linkages (118).
Key takeaways
- 986 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 12 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 17 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 456 | 46% |
| Visibility | 124 | 13% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 118 | 12% |
| Electrical System | 101 | 10% |
| Power Train | 56 | 6% |
| Air Bags | 52 | 5% |
| Structure | 35 | 4% |
| Unknown Or Other | 30 | 3% |
| Engine | 27 | 3% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 24 | 2% |
| Fuel System | 23 | 2% |
| Gasoline | 22 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Nissan Murano 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Air Bags - filed 2025-03-17
The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while closing the rear liftgate door, the front driver’s and passenger’s side air bags inadvertently deployed. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic where it remained pending a diagnostic test. The local dea...
Electrical System,exterior Lighting - filed 2023-12-14
Not sure when it started bc I just purchased this vehicle a month ago. While driving one evening the head lights went off and I had to turn them off and back on. Now a few weeks later and after I've changed the bulbs and made sure the fuse wasn't blown it is doing it ALOT. I'm not sure if it is a wiring problem or if i...
Suspension - filed 2023-10-20
Noticed severe negative camber on the rear wheels at ~225k miles. Marks Auto Svc, Rockford, IL confirmed the rear k-subframe had rusted all the way through from the inside-out. The frame had completely separated at two places on each side near the wheels - SEVERE SAFETEY HAZARD!!!!! 1. Website forums indicate many co...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.