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2003 Nissan Murano latches/locks/linkages problems

24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 2003 Nissan Murano3% of all complaints for this model year.

24
Latches/locks/linkages complaints
3%
share of all complaints
76,000 mi
median reported incident mileage
0 / 0
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • The lock handle on the driver's door came out of the door. No prior warning, etc. Complete failure & does no open car anymore. Excessive & countless similar incidents on murano owner sites & nissan sites. Dealer says $800 to repair! Safety issue as to keeping car locked, etc. *tr

    filed Jul 30, 2014

  • The door actuator, for the right rear door, does not function properly. When I push the electric "doors unlock- lock button" on the driver door panel, the door does not lock or unlock, as it should. *tr

    filed Jun 4, 2013

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

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.