The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Murano. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, the vehicle loss motive power and stalled without warning. The vehicle was shifted into PARK and restarted however, after driving for several miles, the failure recurred. The contact pulled over to side of the roadway and waited for several minutes before restarting the vehicle and slowly drove to the residence. The contact stated that the ABS and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 162,000.
2003 Nissan Murano engine problems
137 complaints (17% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 82,750. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 137
- of this car's complaints
- 17%
- typical mileage
- 82,750
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Engine8
- Cooling system: radiator assembly6
- Exhaust system5
- Cooling system3
- Exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)1
- Exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1
- Engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1
- Engine: gasoline1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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200k+
Nissan Murano engine problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2003 Nissan Murano engine
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Stalling 98Loss of power 67Check engine light 47Won't start 28Engine failure 11Oil consumption 8Overheating 5
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 09V169000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, the circuit board for the crank position sensor or cam position sensor may have an improper solder joint due to solder deformation caused by heat stress accelerated by the existence of flux residue during the soldering process.
- Risk
- This could cause the "service engine soon" warning light to come on, create a no start condition, cause reduced engine power, or cause the engine to stop running without warning during vehicle operation, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the crank position sensors. Camshaft position sensor(s), and in some cases, the variable timing control sensor(s). Vehicles involved in a previous recall campaign, 01v357, are also included in this new campaign. The replacement sensors used in that campaign are also affected. Owner notification began on december 22, 2003. Owners should contact nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261 or infiniti at 1‑800‑662‑6200.
Recall number 03V455000 · Recall details
What 2003 Nissan Murano owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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 repair jus the subfreame.
While driving down the highway with my infant child the vehicle lost power I could not accelerate went from 75mph to a struggling 5mph. No matter how far I pressed the gas pedal there was no acceleration no revving of engine just complete nothing just pure panic. I was able to pull off to the side of the freeway in a not so safe place however I had no choice. I out hazard lights on and turned off the car. After waiting approx 5 min. I attempted to start car to no avail. The battery light as well as abs light stayed on. I again waited for another 5 -10 min and tried again nothing but same warning lights. I eventually had to wait for approx 45-_60 min when it finally started however I was only allowed to go no fastethan 5 mph. I was able to exit freeway where I parked car for several hours and walked home. Upon retrieving vehicle it still had same results. I drove home @ 5mph. I took car in for repairs and was told I needed a new battery wiring harness. I had that ordered a d repaired. Car drove home just fine however the following day the same incident occurred. Took car back in and was told I needed a new alternator which I replaced. However the following day the same thing occurred. Upon driving car back to a major dealership to notify them of the same problem, however once in their parking lot the mechanic attempted to drive car into the service bay and car wouldn't start. Immediately the mechanic said " oh you hear that clicking sound?" " That's the starter you need a new one". I once again had them service my car and put in a new starter.Yet once again the following day the same problem. In all these occurrences the car had just out of no where with no warning lost power leaving my children and I in a potentially dangerous situation multiple times. The vehicle has been parked in my garage. I can't afford replacing parts just to have the same incident. As far as dates go there were multiple dates that the vehicle stalled on me and had no acceleration.
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.
The car keeps on shutting off on me the motor and was caused a big accident
The car slowed all the way down on the freeway . Almost causing me to crash . It did it suddenly I was unable to pull over .I was going about 65 MPH while the A/C was blowing it completely malfunctioned
My 2003 murano se/sl aawhen I first start the engine it makes a sound like it has no oil or engine is choking but its starts but if engine is idling for 5 mins or so its shut off but I can start it again but after when im driving engine just dies off amd wont start again for about 5 mins. That problems has been going on constantly when im on the road with my children or by myself last week I was driving my son to school and I was waiting to turn left and once I was turning my murano died off in the middle of the road luckily the on coming traffic had a red light so I had a chance to push it of the intersection, one other time I was picking up dinner amd engine just died off on me while I was making a right turn and gear couldnt be released of drive and key wouldn't turn either some how while I was jerking the key I was able to shift to park and key was released that time I was lucky another vehicle stopped next to me and turn their emergency hazard light because my car seemed like the vehicle wasnt responding at all not even jump starting worked and after 20 25 mims it just started againg . Ive already fixed the faulty code but it still does it and now the cam and crank shaft codes appeared
In the middle of driving to work, vehicle just shut off without warning. New battery and cam sensor replaced very recently. No service engine light on, nothing...it just shut off. After 2 tries it started right back up. Very scary!!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 nissan murano. While driving out of a parking lot at 10 MPH and making a left turn, the vehicle stalled while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle numerous times, but was unsuccessful. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact called mtn view nissan at (423) 756-1500 (located at 2100 south market street, chattanooga, tn 37408) and was awaiting a call back to schedule a diagnostic appointment. The contact stated that the same failure occurred in 2014. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.
Driving came to a stop at a light car died. Restarted it, drove home. Car wouldn't start, replaced the fuel pump. Vehicle started was driving got on the freeway had no acceleration control, loud knocking noise all of a sudden, turned around went back home and before I got to my front door the radiator exploded! The whole top of it cracked open.
Questions about the 2003 Nissan Murano engine
Does the 2003 Nissan Murano have engine problems?
Owners have filed 137 complaints about the engine of the 2003 Nissan Murano, 17% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2003 Nissan Murano engine problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 82,750 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Nissan Murano engine?
Yes, 2 recalls: 09V169000, 03V455000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Nissan Murano have bad engine?
The Nissan Murano model years with the most engine complaints are 2003 (137 complaints), 2004 (82 complaints) and 2007 (71 complaints).
Other 2003 Nissan Murano problems
Transmission 265Electrical 187Seats 111Acceleration 58Visibility 44Fuel system 42Locks 24Body 21Steering 17Suspension 17Brakes 15Driver assistance 7Lights 6Seat belts 6Airbags 4Wheels 1
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