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2004 Nissan MuranoProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 678 owner complaints about the 2004 Nissan Murano, most often about the power train. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

2004 Nissan Murano
18
CarFlaw IndexYear to avoid4.5× the Murano median · #4 of 18 years by complaints
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints67838 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage85kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 18, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Nissan Murano has problems

678 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train1432
Visibility1241
Electrical system1107
Seats944
Latches/locks/linkages480
Engine441
Engine and engine cooling382
Vehicle speed control353
Structure292
18 other systems14014

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

2004 Nissan Murano recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Seat belts: rear/other

Recall 06V-048 · Feb 13, 2006 · 203,000 vehicles

Risk. IF THE WEBBING IS COMPLETELY SEPARATED, IT CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT IN A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

Recall 05V-319 · Jul 14, 2005 · 125,466 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE CHARGER WARNING AND BRAKE WARNING LAMPS WILL IMMEDIATELY COME ON AND THE BATTERY WILL BEGIN TO DISCHARGE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Nissan.

Mileage at failure

When do power train problems start?

85kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 126 power train complaints. 60% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
9under 30k miles75under 100k miles51100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs

What owners say repairs cost

Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.

Power train

33 owners mentioned a cost

$4,225median

Middle half: $3,178 – $5,500

Visibility

29 owners mentioned a cost

$350median

Middle half: $300 – $400

Seats

24 owners mentioned a cost

$1,000median

Middle half: $961 – $1,105

Latches/locks/linkages

12 owners mentioned a cost

$1,600median

Middle half: $1,325 – $1,600

If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.

Best & worst years

2004 vs. every other Murano year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Murano median. How we score

'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2004 Nissan Murano safety ratings

2004 Nissan Murano 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Rollover: 4 stars (15.1% risk)
  • Stability control: Optional
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
4 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2004 Nissan Murano, and the recalls they led to.

  1. ALTERNATOR FAILURE / ENGINE STALLINGEA05006 · closed Aug 17, 2005
    Led to recall 05V-319
  2. ALTERNATOR FAILURE/ ENGINE STALLINGPE04077 · closed Mar 25, 2005
    No recall
  3. FUEL TANK PUNCTURES FROM ROAD DEBRISPE05050 · closed Jan 31, 2006
    Led to recall 06V-003
  4. DRIVER SEAT ANCHOR FAILUREPE08065 · closed Jul 2, 2009
    No recall
In owners' words

What Murano owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

MY 2004 NISSAN MURANO JERKS TO THE LEFT SIDE AS YOU GIVE IT GAS AND DRIVING. IT JUST JERKS ON IT'S OWN AND HEADS IN THE DIRECTION OF ANYTHING OR OBJECT THAT'S ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. I HAD A BROKEN MOTOR MOUNT AND TOLD THAT WAS ALL IT WAS AND BY REPLACING IT THAT IT WOULD STOP DOING THE JERKING. I…
Complaint 11338251 · Jul 8, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 NISSAN MURANO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE TACHOMETER INCREASED, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED, AND THE VEHICLE SHUDDERED UNCONTROLLABLY. SUTHERLIN NISSAN CHEROKEE COUNTY (LOCATED AT 101 HARBOR CREEK PKWY, HOLLY SPRINGS, GA 30115, [PHONE]) WAS CONTACTED BY PHONE…
Complaint 11244454 · Aug 16, 2019 · 197,000 miles
CAR LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING ON HIGH WAY. NO LIGHTS WERE ON. GAS STATION SAID CODE P0868 SHOWED. I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. NISSAN KNOWING SOLD ME THIS CAR IN 2014 FOR OVER 10,000. PNLY FOUR YEARS AGO THEY HAVE PROBLEM ON THIS CAT CVT BUT DID NOT INFORM ME. AT ALL. [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted…
Complaint 11140288 · Oct 15, 2018

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