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2004 NISSAN MURANO Problems

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2004 Nissan Murano. This model year has 678 NHTSA complaints β€” top issue: Transmission / Drivetrain.

678
Complaints
14
Crashes
6
Fires
23
Injuries
β€”
Deaths
4
Recalls

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Worst 2004 Nissan Murano Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1
143
complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Crash-related:2
Injuries:1
#2
124
complaints

Visibility

Crash-related:1
#3
110
complaints

Electrical Faults

Crash-related:1
Fires:5
Injuries:3

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Nissan Murano. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
Transmission / Drivetrain1432β€”β€”
Visibility1241β€”β€”
Electrical Faults11015β€”
Seat-Related Issues94β€”β€”β€”
Engine Problems8212β€”
Door Lock Issues48β€”β€”β€”
Unintended Acceleration353β€”β€”
Uncategorized Issues291β€”β€”
Structural Problems292β€”β€”
Steering Defects262β€”β€”
Fuel System241β€”β€”
Gasoline221β€”β€”
Brake System1911β€”
Suspension Failures15β€”β€”β€”
Hydraulic131β€”β€”
Fuel/Propulsion System11β€”β€”β€”
Visibility/Wiper9β€”β€”β€”
Seat Belt Issues73β€”β€”
Airbag Malfunctions75β€”β€”
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)6β€”β€”β€”
Wheel Issues5β€”β€”β€”
Headlight/Taillight Failures4β€”β€”β€”
Equipment41β€”β€”
Tire Issues4β€”β€”β€”
Other2β€”β€”β€”
Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB1β€”β€”β€”
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility1β€”β€”β€”
Parking-Brake Issues1β€”β€”β€”

Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.

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Brake SystemJul 18, 2025

Braking locked looses power then accelerates smell like gas is leaking

Seat-Related IssuesOct 24, 2024

Driver seat front left side has a rocking motion to it. I’ve read a lot of others have found this issue was supposed to be fixed from 2003-2004 and the parts have been updated to address the issue. I am worried my seat movement will create an unsafe driving condition.

Suspension FailuresAug 10, 2024

Rear subframe where it connects to shock mounts is completely rusted through at both sides of the car. Causes the tops of the wheels to bow in and is undrivable

Unintended AccelerationJan 3, 2024

The contact owns a 2004 Nissan Murano. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road. The contact stated that the vehicle restarted on the first attempt…

Uncategorized IssuesMay 11, 2023

I’ve changed the timing belt, brakes, batteries, fuel injectors and all and still after thirty minutes of me driving Nissan Murano 2004 I have to continuously push on the gas to get the car to move . My car always has a smell of burning rubber after a long period of time driving …

Suspension FailuresDec 3, 2022

The rear k frame rusted out ,all of a sudden the vehicle started swaying out of control on gravel or wet roads, no rust on the vehicle except the rear k frame, I parked the vehicle because it's unsafe to drive , I understand that this is a problem that effects more than just min…

Structural ProblemsJun 20, 2022

Rear subframe broke Confirmed by a mechanic

Electrical FaultsDec 22, 2021

Alternator went out this is the third one. I looked up the recalls on my car and there happened to be one on the alternator and I’ve reached out to Nissan dealership of Bakersfield and havnt received a response

Electrical FaultsNov 13, 2021

My alternator has failed and I see where there was a recall on 2004 nissan murano for alternator/generator but its not showing a recall when I put my Vin in but it's doing exactly what it describes.

Electrical FaultsπŸ”₯ FireMay 19, 2021

THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 NISSAN MURANO. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, WITHOUT WARNING THE ABS AND BATTERIES WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT LOST POWER THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DETERMIN…

Electrical FaultsMay 6, 2021

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 NISSAN MURANO. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO ANTWERPEN NISSAN SECURITY (1701 WOODLAWN DR - #…

Suspension FailuresApr 19, 2021

MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN NAMED IN 4 RECALLS BUT MY VIN NUMBER ISN'T INCLUDED IN ANY OF THEM WHEN I TAKE IT INTO THE NISSAN DEALERSHIP EVEN THOUGH EVERY RECALL THAT HAS BEEN REPORTED IS WHAT HAS BEEN EITHER A RECURRING ISSUE WITH MY VEHICLE OR SOMETHING THAT HAS BEEN STARTING TO SHOW S…

Suspension FailuresNov 30, 2020

THE REAR CHASSIS SEVERELY RUSTED THROUGH CAUSING THE REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM TO BREAK OFF CAUSING THE WHEEL TO SEVERELY SIT AT AN OFF-ANGLE. RENDERING THE CAR INOPERABLE AND CANNOT BE DRIVEN FOR FEAR OF TIRES FLYING OFF. PURCHASED AT $6000 W/84,000 MILE CAR NOW HAS ONLY 113,000 MI…

Fuel/Propulsion SystemOct 26, 2020

THE VEHICLE STOPS ACCELERATING FOR NO REASON ALL THE CARS DASH LIGHTS LIGHT UP THE SPEEDOMETER AND OTHER GAUGES GO DOWN TO ZERO AND THE VEHICLE WILL GO FORWARD AT IDLE SPEED WHILE IN DRIVE THE POWER STEERING GETS EXTREMELY STIFF AND THIS HAPPENS ON THE FREEWAY! I HAD MY GREAT …

Steering DefectsSep 15, 2020

WHETHER I'M DRIVING 70 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE OR 20 DOWN THE STREET THE CAR WILL RANDOMLY SHUT OFF AND COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND MAKE WHINING NOISE UNTIL IT COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP. I HAVE TO SHUT THE CAR OFF AND TURN IT BACK ON

Uncategorized IssuesAug 26, 2020

I HAVE PUT 4 ALTERNATORS ON IN LAST 4 MONTHS AND NOW IT IS STUCK IN SECURITY IMMOBILIZE MODE AND WON'T DO NOTHING THIS SAFETY MOAD IS 3 TIME IT'S DONE IT AND WE CAN'T GET IT OUT IT WON'T EVEN GET FUEL TO START BECAUSE OF BEING STUCK IN SECURITY MODE AND THE KEY FOB WORKS WHEN IT …

Engine ProblemsπŸ’₯ CrashAug 24, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2004 NISSAN MURANO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HER SON WAS DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE ENGINE JERK THREE TIMES STALLED SLIDE AND LANDING INTO A TREE THEN STARTED TO SPIN AND FLIP OVER FIVE TIMES AND LANDED ON ALL FOUR WHEELS. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT …

Structural ProblemsAug 7, 2020

MY REAR CRADLE SUBFRAME CROSSMEMBER BOLTS ARE RUSTED AND HAVE SNAPED WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 60MPH I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH THAT I HEARD IT POP AND PULLED OVER, THE METAL USED ON THE REAR CRADLE WAS POORLY MADE AND IS A HIGH DANGER RISK IF I WOULD HAVE PULLED OVER IT WOULD HA…

Electrical FaultsAug 4, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 NISSAN MURANO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, WHEN THE VEHICLE DECELERATED INDEPENDENTLY WITH THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED TO THE FLOORBOARD HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE …

Uncategorized IssuesJul 11, 2020

CAR STALLS OUT WITHOUT WARNING. I HAVE LOST BRAKE AND POWER STEERING. CAN CAUSE A WRECK.

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Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2004 Nissan Murano.

Recalls for 2004 Nissan Murano

4 campaigns

NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2004 Nissan Murano. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.

09V169000Invalid Date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

06V048000Invalid Date
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

05V319000Invalid Date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

06V003000Oct 1, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

2004 Nissan Murano β€” FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2004 Nissan Murano reliable?β–Ύ

Notable Issues. The 2004 Nissan Murano has 678 NHTSA owner complaints, 14 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Transmission / Drivetrain (143 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Nissan Murano?β–Ύ

#1: Transmission / Drivetrain (143 complaints). #2: Visibility (124 complaints). #3: Electrical Faults (110 complaints)

At what mileage do problems start on the 2004 Nissan Murano?β–Ύ

Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.

How safe is the 2004 Nissan Murano?β–Ύ

The 2004 Nissan Murano has 14 crash-related complaints and 6 fire reports out of 678 total NHTSA complaints. 23 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Does the 2004 Nissan Murano have any recalls?β–Ύ

Yes β€” 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2004 Nissan Murano. The largest issue: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.

Should I buy a 2004 Nissan Murano?β–Ύ

The 2004 Nissan Murano has notable issues β€” review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Transmission / Drivetrain issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.

Wider context: See the full Nissan Murano reliability report with year-by-year comparison.

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