2003 GMC Envoy XL vs 2003 Nissan Murano
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2003 GMC Envoy XL | 2003 Nissan Murano |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 228 | 800 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 120 | 109 |
| Investigations | 6 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 14 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 14–16 | 20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 79,900 mi | 73,470 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | GMC Envoy XL | Nissan Murano |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 18 | 265 |
| Electrical System | 53 | 187 |
| Seats | 2 | 111 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 12 | 98 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 50 | 30 |
| Visibility | 27 | 42 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 58 |
| Engine | 6 | 45 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 14 | 34 |
| Rust / corrosion | 13 | 9 |
| Stalling | 7 | 113 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 76 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 56 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 16 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 11 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 9 |
2003 GMC Envoy XL
2003 Nissan Murano
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.