2003 Nissan Murano engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 134 complaints for the 2003 Nissan Murano, 13% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 134 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 85,000 miles 118 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 13 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 16 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 21 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 20 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 18 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 12 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 6 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 6 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 118 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 85,000 miles, and 28% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
The service engine light came on and the vehicle stalled. The dealer stated the crank shaft senor burned up.. The alternator and the control module has been replaced. The crank shaft sensor has been replaced multiple times by dealer.
The check engine light comes on and the engine quits. This has happend four times the frist time it stoped in the middle of I95 afternoon rush. It has happend three oyher times. Pe04077_cat
Other problems reported for the 2003 Nissan Murano
- Electrical system 227 complaints
- Transmission 164 complaints
- Seats 111 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 107 complaints
- Cruise control 58 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 46 complaints
- Fuel system 43 complaints
- Latches & locks 24 complaints