2005 NISSAN MURANO Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2005 Nissan Murano. This model year has 986 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Seat-Related Issues.
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Worst 2005 Nissan Murano Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Seat-Related Issues
Visibility
Door Lock Issues
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Nissan Murano. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| 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.
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2005 Nissan Murano. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
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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.
Recalls for 2005 Nissan Murano
6 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2005 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.
2005 Nissan Murano — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2005 Nissan Murano reliable?▾
Notable Issues. The 2005 Nissan Murano has 986 NHTSA owner complaints, 12 crash-related, and 6 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Seat-Related Issues (456 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
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?▾
The 2005 Nissan Murano has 12 crash-related complaints and 1 fire reports out of 986 total NHTSA complaints. 17 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2005 Nissan Murano have any recalls?▾
Yes — 6 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2005 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 2005 Nissan Murano?▾
The 2005 Nissan Murano has notable issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Seat-Related Issues 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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