2004 Nissan Murano

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The Verdict

Worst problem area

Body, Seats & Latches

Body, Seats & Latches leads by volume: 166 of 678 complaints (24%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (8) than those mentioning any other identified area.

Complaints filed fell from 800 in 2003 to 678 in 2004.

Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 4 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.Also cataloged for 2004: 1 configuration(s) of a different vehicle class, excluded from the comparison bar only (but included in the figures above).
Category2003200420052006vs. 2004 Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
Annual fuel cost ($)3,1003,1003,1003,100–3,300
Combined MPG20202019–20
City / Highway MPG18 / 2318 / 2318 / 2317–18 / 23
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)444444444444–468
Complaints filed800678986803Not compared
Recalls issued6464Not compared
Crash-involved complaints14141213Not compared
Fire-involved complaints5612Not compared
Injuries reported9231714Not compared
Deaths reported1000Not compared
Configurations compared1111

Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.

Common questions

How many recalls does the 2004 Nissan Murano have?

4 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What is the most common complaint about the 2004 Nissan Murano?

Body, Seats & Latches: 166 of 678 NHTSA complaints (24%) mention it.

What gas mileage does the 2004 Nissan Murano get?

EPA rates it 20 MPG combined.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2004 Nissan Murano?

EPA estimates $3,100 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

EPA-Rated Configurations (2)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
ConfigurationTransmissionCylindersDisplacementDrivetrainFuel TypeVehicle ClassCityHighwayCombinedAnnual Fuel CostCO₂
Configuration 1Automatic (variable gear ratios)63.5LFront-Wheel DriveRegularSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD18 mpg23 mpg20 mpg$3,100444 g/mi
Configuration 2Automatic (variable gear ratios)63.5L4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveRegularSport Utility Vehicle - 4WD18 mpg23 mpg20 mpg$3,100444 g/mi

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
CategoryComplaintsCrash-InvolvedFire-InvolvedInjuriesDeaths
Engine821220
Transmission & Drivetrain1432010
Fuel System351010
Electrical1101530
Brakes261110
Steering262020
Suspension, Wheels & Tires210000
Airbags & Restraints115080
Driver Assistance & Speed Control363040
Body, Seats & Latches1662070
Visibility & Lighting1371000
Other311010

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls (4)

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · Campaign 09V169000 · May 19, 2009

    Defect: NISSAN IS RECALLING 362,891 MY 2003-2007 MURANO VEHICLES. THE INTAKE AIR DUCTS, WHICH ARE CONNECTED TO THE INTERMEDIATE RESONATOR IN THE AIR INTAKE SYSTEM OF THE ENGINE, MAY SEPARATE FROM THE RESONATOR WITH ENGINE MOVEMENT. THIS SEPARATION OCCURS DUE TO THE PREMATURE AGING OF THE MATERIAL USED IN THE INTAKE AIR DUCTS WHICH CAUSES EXCESSIVE SHRINKING.

    Consequence: ENGINE MAY STALL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE/REPAIR THE APPROPRIATE COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

  • SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER · Campaign 06V048000 · Feb 14, 2006

    Defect: ON SOME SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, IN CERTAIN HIGH SPEED FRONTAL CRASHES, THE WEBBING OF A REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELT MAY CONTACT THE REAR SEAT BACK HINGE WHERE IT CAN BE CUT BY THE SHARP EDGE OF THE METAL PORTION OF THE HINGE.

    Consequence: IF THE WEBBING IS COMPLETELY SEPARATED, IT CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT IN A CRASH.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL PROTECTORS OVER THE WEBBING OF THE REAR SEAT BELTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY · Campaign 06V003000 · Jan 10, 2006

    Defect: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, DUE TO THE LOCATION OF THE FORWARD EDGE OF THE FUEL TANK, IN THE EVENT THAT A VEHICLE FRONT TIRE RUNS OVER A SMALL, SHARP OBJECT IN THE ROAD, CATCHES IT AND PROPELS IT TOWARDS THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, IT MAY STRIKE AND PUNCTURE THE FUEL TANK.

    Consequence: A PUNCTURED TANK COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A FIRE.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL PROTECTORS IN FRONT OF THE TANK FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR · Campaign 05V319000 · Jul 14, 2005

    Defect: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT A WIRE BREAKING INSIDE THE ALTERNATOR COULD STOP THE BATTERY FROM CHARGING.

    Consequence: IF THIS HAPPENS, THE CHARGER WARNING AND BRAKE WARNING LAMPS WILL IMMEDIATELY COME ON AND THE BATTERY WILL BEGIN TO DISCHARGE. AFTER A SHORT TIME, THE ENGINE WILL GO INTO A "FALL SAFE" CONDITION WHICH WILL LIMIT VEHICLE SPEED. THE ENGINE WILL STOP RUNNING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR WITH A NEW VERSION WHICH HAS BEEN MODIFIED TO PREVENT MOVEMENT OF THE COIL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.