2005 Nissan Murano: Is It Reliable?
Problems, Recalls & Buyer Verdict
Shopping for a used 2005 Nissan Murano? This page highlights owner-reported complaint patterns and recall history so you can inspect the right systems before buying. Current data includes 986 complaints, with Seat-Related Issues as the top reported area.
2005 Nissan Murano Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 2 2005 Nissan Murano trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 2 trims analysed.
2005 Nissan Murano Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star ProgramOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
Not Rated15.1% rollover risk
Frontal Crash
Not RatedSide Crash
Not RatedRollover
15.1% probability
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2005 Nissan Murano has 986 owner complaints, 12 crash-related complaints, and 6 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Seat-Related Issues. NHTSA reliability signal: Notable Issues.
- Make
- Nissan
- Model
- Murano
- Model year
- 2005
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 986
- Crash-related complaints
- 12
- Safety recall campaigns
- 6
- Top reported component
- Seat-Related Issues
- Reliability signal
- Notable Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 20
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 18 / 23
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- NHTSA rollover rating
- 4/5 stars
- Electronic stability control
- Optional
Most Common 2005 Nissan Murano Problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Seat-Related Issues
Visibility
Door Lock Issues
Complaint patterns center on Seat-Related Issues, Visibility, Door Lock Issues. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Should You Buy a Used 2005 Nissan Murano?
The 2005 Nissan Murano shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase.
Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report.
What to Check Before Buying a Used 2005 Nissan Murano
Inspection Focus
- Inspect seat mechanisms and adjustability for any issues.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for reported components like seats, visibility systems, and door locks.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle's electrical and transmission systems before purchase.
Before You Close the Deal
- Inspect seat mechanisms and adjustability for any issues.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for reported components like seats, visibility systems, and door locks.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle's electrical and transmission systems before purchase.
Shortlist with model-year data. Decide with the exact VIN.
Before buying a used 2005 Nissan Murano, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, theft checks, and open recalls for the exact vehicle.
What the Complaint Data Suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Complaints for the 2005 Nissan Murano are heavily concentrated in seat-related issues, with visibility and door lock problems also prominent. The data suggests potential concerns with interior components and electrical systems, though the low confidence level and consumer-submitted nature of the data limit definitive conclusions.
- Seat-related issues account for the largest share of complaints among the 2005 model year.
- Visibility and door lock issues are the next most frequently reported components.
- Electrical faults and transmission/drivetrain problems are also notable but less common.
- Seat-Related Issues
- Visibility
- Door Lock Issues
All 2005 Nissan Murano Complaints by Category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2005 Nissan Murano. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat-Related Issues | 456 | 3 | — | — | |
| Visibility | 124 | — | — | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 118 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 101 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 56 | 1 | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 52 | 2 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 51 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Structural Problems | 35 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 30 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 23 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 22 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 19 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 15 | 2 | — | — | |
| Equipment | 15 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 14 | 2 | 1 | — | |
| Steering Defects | 14 | 2 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 12 | 2 | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Child Seat | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
Real Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2005 Nissan Murano. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
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 …
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 no…
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!!…
Sub frame rusted so bad the sway bar detached from the sub frame nearly causing an accident and breaking the sway bar link in half.
While driving the vehicle will suddenly stop moving, loses acceleration ability & all the dashboard lights turn on. I had work done back in Feb 22 replacing cam shaft sensors. Now Dec 22 the same thing began happening again.
I’ve had my car for seven months now and since then it’s been problem I’ve spent way over money to fix problems both sides driver and passenger side axle popped twice my brake fluid keeps running out but mechanic can’t find leak my lights inside the car comes on and off one day i…
The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, an unknown part on the driver's side front seat fractured, causing the seat to wobble. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufa…
Rear subframe rusted to failure. Vehicle has 143,000 miles. Dealer service manager says the vehicle is unsafe to drive due to the posibility of the rear wheels detaching from the vehicle. This is the third vehicle with the same condition the service department has seen in the la…
I bought the car not knowing that the seat bracket driver side was already broken the dealership would not do anything I looked into this and there are several thousands of other complaints on the same safety issue I'm only a hundred and fifteen pounds and I'm bouncing all over t…
My light came on from my air bags and my horn doesn’t work and the air bags censure isn’t working
Vehicle shutdown while driving in the middle of the road while using a new battery. Fuel pump not reading fuel tank. Vehicle stalls specially whenever acceleration starts after stopping.
The drivers seat frame is broken at the right rear lift arm. The seat frame is electrically adjustable. The seat wobbles causing the driver to move around at random. Loss of control of vehicle is possible as seat moves left and right as vehicle is being driven. As this just occu…
MY DRIVER DOOR WILL NOT OPEN AND I CAN'T FIGURE OUT HOW TO GET IT OPEN. I WOULD ROLL THE WINDOW UP AND IT SOUNDED LIKE IT WAS SNAGGING ON SOMETHING IT WOULD STOP WITH A INCH TO GO AND THE DOOR WOULD POP OPEN THEN I ROLL THE ALL THE WAY DOWN AND IT SNAGGED ON SOMETHING AND DOOR W…
I AM DRIVING MY CAR AND THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON AND THEN I LOST POWER AND IT WILL CHARGE THE BATTERY TO BATTERY TIP ACTING LIKE HE WAS DEAD AND I PUT A BRAND NEW BATTERY IN AND IT STILL DID THE SAME THING AND IT WASN'T GIVING THE BATTERY ANY CHARGE I HAVEN'T…
I HAD A TRANSMISSION PUT IN MY MURANO BUT NO ONE CAN PROGRAM IT I'VE ALREADY SPENT 2,300.00 I'M SO FRUSTRATED MY MURANO ONLY HAS 123,000 MILES ON IT NOW THE CAR WANT START ,WON'T SHOW MILEAGE OR ANYTHING
TENDS TO HAPPEN WHEN IT IS WARMER WEATHER OUTSIDE - ALL FOUR DOOR LOCKS WILL NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY (UNLOCK OR LOCK) WITH KEYFOB. LIFE GATE WILL ALSO NOT UNLOCK OR LOCK CORRECTLY UNLESS PASSENGER SIDE DOORS ARE UNLOCKED. SAFETY CONCERN. HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR A COUPLE YEARS NOW …
DRIVER SEAT WOBBLES AROUND, SEEMS TO BE BROKEN. HAPPENED WITH REGULAR USE. SAFETY ISSUE THAT APPEARS TO HAPPEN WITH MANY OTHER 05 MURANOS AND POSSIBLY OTHER YEAR MODELS. ONGOING.
WHEN I'M IDOL AT A STOP SIGH OR RED LIGHT THEN TRY TO ACCELERATE, I HAVE TO PRESS THE PEDAL DOWN SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE THE CAR WILL MOVE. YESTERDAY, WHEN I PRESS THE PEDAL, IT STICKS AND ACCELERATES FAST. IT SEEMS LIKE IT HAS THE POTENTIAL TO RUN INTO TRAFFIC OR INTO ANOTHER CAR.…
GOT INTO THE VEHICAL. WHILE ADJUSTING THE SEAT AND LEANING BACK, THE SEAT SLUMPED BACK AND TO THE LEFT. IT WOBBLES NOW. I FEEL IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE BECAUSE THE SEAT IS NOT SOLID AND SHIFTS AROUND AS I DRIVE. MY WIFE IS DISABLED AND I AM A DISABLED MARINE COMBAT VETERAN. WE CANNO…
DRIVERS SEATS ARE BROKEN ON A LOT OF MURANOS. COMPLAINTS ON LINE ALL YEARS. AIRBAG LIGHT WON'T GO OFF.
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2005 Nissan Murano.
2005 Nissan Murano Recalls
6 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2005 Nissan Murano. 6 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
2005 Nissan Murano Buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2005 Nissan Murano reliable?▾
Notable Issues. NHTSA currently shows 986 owner complaints, 12 crash-related complaints, and 6 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2005 Nissan Murano shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Nissan Murano?▾
#1: Seat-Related Issues (456 complaints). #2: Visibility (124 complaints). #3: Door Lock Issues (118 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2005 Nissan Murano?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2005 Nissan Murano?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2005 Nissan Murano, NHTSA complaints include 12 crash-related reports and 1 fire reports out of 986 total complaints. 17 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2005 Nissan Murano have any recalls?▾
Yes. 6 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2005 Nissan Murano. A major recall area is ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 6 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2005 Nissan Murano?▾
The 2005 Nissan Murano shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report. Pay extra attention to Seat-Related Issues during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
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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Check the Exact Vehicle History Before You Buy
Model-year complaints and recalls reveal patterns. A VIN report confirms whether the exact car has accident history, title brands, mileage issues, or open recalls.