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 stalls while driving
98 of the 800 complaints about the 2003 Nissan Murano describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 98
- of this car's complaints
- 12%
- typical repair cost reported
- $900
- typical mileage
- 88,316
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 9 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
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.
The car is stalling when I stop whining real bad
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.
My 2003 nissan murano stalls out on me while driving, and multiple times just today 06/07/18 while driving at a normal speed limit, vehicle just slows down causing me to put my hazards. I was not able to accelerate. This is a hazard for myself and more important my children who ride in this vehicle with me. My VIN# does not have a recall, but reading other consumer's comments there is a major issue. It's my hope that this can be recalled so that we the consumer's will have a piece of mind and be safe while driving on the roads.
At approx. 60,000 miles this car began having problems stalling at intersections, highways, and inclines. Stopped on an incline I had to have 3 cars back up and move so my car could roll backwards down the hill and park for 30 minutes. I have been in the middle of intersections where I would depress the gas pedal and the car not move in on coming traffic. I have brought this to the attention of nissan and the dealer I purchased the car with no resolution. It is obviously the CVT transmission slowly going bad. This has put me in dangerous situations many times and continues to be a serious problem. Nissan and the dealership are avoiding replacing the transmission. Www.nissanmuranowarning.com
Car randomly shuts off while in motion at various times while on highway and city streets. Most recent occurrence we were attempting to make a left turn and car shut off and rolled into ditch while oncoming traffic was approaching.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 nissan murano. While reversing, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle on the first attempt after assistance from an eyewitness with jumper cables; however, the vehicle failed again. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the alternator failed due to a burned wire. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 05v319000 (electrical system). In addition, the contact stated that the fuel sensor indicator illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic who stated that the fuel pump failed and needed to be replaced due to the location of the fuel tank. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 06v003000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly). The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 66,000.
Purchased this vehicle in 2012, used- bag an having issues immediately, including , no heat, stalling, windows rolling down on their own in winter- returned it to the dealer and they kept for 1 week, said there was nothing wrong except the fuel pump. We replaced it and trouble continued. Contacted nissan and they said to take to dealer for diagnostic, a certified nissan mechanic now looking it over and claims there is nothing wrong, we have thrown so much money into trying to get it to work. Overheats and can not climb even the smallest of incline without overheating, the nissan company wants us yo pay for all the testing they require, we have been paying for a vehicle that is not drivable or reliable in any way- after 4 years there is still no answers as to why it will not run properly, so disappointing yo purchase a vehicle that looks good and is comfortable, and has become a lawn ornament that still has a large balance to pay- does nissan produce things they walk away from laughing at the consumers for purchasing a non reputable vehicle. So aggravating to be told it is our problem, feel as though I could have gone to the junkyard and purchased a wrecked vehicle and had better results, we just want to be able to depend on a vehicle we purchased without the run around. Sounds like they made a problem car from the other comments on how others have experienced the same issues, without any answers. The unexpected stalling and overheating and no production of heat in the vehicle has been issue since purchasing in 2012 to now 2016, just would like some sort of answers.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 nissan murano. While driving 15 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v169000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was 87,589.
On 6/15/15, while on highway my car stalled without any warning. Started up after few attempts. Service engine light came on and remained on. I scanned for error code and I've got p0340 (crank position and/or camshaft sensor(s)). On 6/26/15 I took the car to hilton head nissan dealer in hardeeville, sc - they scanned it positive for code p0340(camshaft position sensor circuit failure) and they replaced the two sensors. They never told me about nissan recall for sensors (the federal safety agency #03v4550000). I found today about this recall and called nissan dealer on 6/27/16 - they told me the car is to old to apply the recall, despite the fact that nissan murano 2003 is specified on the recall and despite having the same complication identified by nissan and the federal safety agency which necessitated the recall. In addition, letter written by the technical compliance department of nissan to the federal safety agency, dated 12/4/03, clearly states that my car is included in the list of recalled vehicles. No updated letter or other public information found stating that certain VIN numbers are required to have car repaired. This is a gross safety issue and I am not clear as to why they refused to service my vehicle as per the recall and I had to pay for sensors replacement. Please address. Thank you.
The car stops in traffic with no warning. It stalls in traffic there is a recall for this but my VIN is not included this is so dangerous and nissan doesn't care. They have a recall for my year and model for the same thing my car is doing but because my VIN # is not on there they won't fix it so I guess someone has to die before something is done. So many people have the same situation as I do. It is disgusting that you pay all this money for a reliable car and they n know there is an extremely dangerous situation and they don't care. The electrical system is bad engine light going on all the time alarm going off all the time. Engine burnes oil very quickly. All these things are wrong with this year car it is just a lemon that u have to keep pouring money into ands it dangerous on top of it.
Service bulletins that may apply
- OBD II evap
- Nissan: 2003-2007 murano
- MIL on P0840, lack of power
- MIL on with DTC U1000 or U1010 stored in engine control unit
- Engine oil cooler gasket available
- Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code U1000 or U1010 stored in engine control unit
- Engine will not crank with outside temperature below 10 f
- Hard start/idle speed is low after battery has been disconnected
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
Questions about the 2003 Nissan Murano stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 2003 Nissan Murano?
98 of 800 owner complaints about the 2003 Nissan Murano (12%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 2003.
How much does it cost to fix engine stalls while driving on the 2003 Nissan Murano?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $900 (median of 15 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2003 Nissan Murano?
There are 2 recalls and 9 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2003 Nissan Murano
Loss of power 67CVT failure 54Transmission failure 53Jerking 48Check engine light 47Hesitation 41Won't start 28Door locks 21Engine failure 11Power steering loss 11Sudden acceleration 11Grinding brakes 10Fuel pump 9Slipping 9Oil consumption 8ABS 6Adaptive cruise 5Brake failure 5Overheating 5Won't shift 5
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