2003 Nissan Murano electrical system problems
187 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2003 Nissan Murano — 23% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Abs stays on then the (brake warning lamps will immediately come after a short time, the engine will go into a "fall safe" condition which will limit vehicle speed. The engine will stop running and turn off on me. Also my subframe is rotten and is now disconnected the mechanic quoted me $2,600 to…”
filed Jul 8, 2021
“While driving the murano it slowed down and wouldn't go above 20mph. After about a mile it just stopped running & wouldn't crank back up. All the fluids were at the right levels. Took it to a johnny's mechanic shop & they said it was the engine.”
filed Mar 31, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT A WIRE BREAKING INSIDE THE…Campaign 05V319000 · Jul 14, 2005
Related service bulletins
VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB13-107G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 21, 2024SILICONE-BASED LUBRICANT OR GREASE CAN DAMAGE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SERVICE INFORMATION Do not apply Silicone-based lubricants or grease to, or around, any interior electrical components. To avoid the risk of death or…
NTB23-053 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 16, 202312 VOLT BATTERY TESTING FOR IN-SERVICE VEHICLES SERVICE INFORMATION The following Service Information lists NNA procedural recommendations for establishing good connections while performing 12V battery testing. These…
NTB23-049 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 16, 2023VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB13-107F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 27, 2023
Electrical System problems in other Murano years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Murano | 7 | 33% |
| 2020 Murano | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 Murano | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 Murano | 21 | 19% |
| 2017 Murano | 16 | 15% |
| 2016 Murano | 11 | 10% |
| 2015 Murano | 22 | 11% |
| 2014 Murano | 8 | 6% |
| 2013 Murano | 11 | 15% |
| 2012 Murano | 13 | 10% |
| 2011 Murano | 11 | 7% |
| 2010 Murano | 22 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Nissan Murano
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.