2003 Nissan Murano structure problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2003 Nissan Murano — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving the vehicle the driver noticed that the vehicle became shaky and was difficult to control nearly causing the driver to go off the road. Driver took the vehicle to a local mechanic who, upon further inspection, discovered that the rear subframe had nearly rusted completely through. The…”
filed Dec 18, 2017
“While driving with the speed of 25 mph the car started loosing control. I was able to stop and observed that the right front wheel started separating from the frame. This was because engine cradle got rusted an cracked. The lower arm separated. The defect is documented by the dealer. This is a…”
filed Apr 17, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label =…
NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 13, 2026CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label =…
NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 13, 2026
Structure problems in other Murano years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Murano | 2 | 4% |
| 2019 Murano | 2 | 5% |
| 2018 Murano | 3 | 3% |
| 2017 Murano | 5 | 5% |
| 2016 Murano | 11 | 10% |
| 2015 Murano | 7 | 3% |
| 2014 Murano | 10 | 7% |
| 2013 Murano | 5 | 7% |
| 2012 Murano | 6 | 4% |
| 2011 Murano | 13 | 9% |
| 2010 Murano | 15 | 8% |
| 2009 Murano | 29 | 5% |
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.