The contact owns a 2004 Nissan Murano. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road. The contact stated that the vehicle restarted on the first attempt occasionally; however, several attempts were needed to start the vehicle on other occasions. The contact stated that the failure also occurred while at a complete stop. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the accelerator pedal sensor had failed and needed to be replaced. An unknown dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the accelerator pedal had been discontinued. The contact stated that the independent mechanic replaced the accelerator pedal with a part purchased from a junkyard; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.
2004 Nissan Murano engine problems
82 complaints (12% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 87,275. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 82
- of this car's complaints
- 12%
- typical mileage
- 87,275
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Engine7
- Engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys4
- Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe2
- Exhaust system2
- Cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings2
- Cooling system2
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Nissan Murano engine problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2004 Nissan Murano engine
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Stalling 56Check engine light 27Loss of power 27Won't start 12Engine failure 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
What 2004 Nissan Murano owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Alternator went out this is the third one. I looked up the recalls on my car and there happened to be one on the alternator and I’ve reached out to Nissan dealership of Bakersfield and havnt received a response
My vehicle has been named in 4 recalls but my VIN number isn't included in any of them when I take it into the nissan dealership even though every recall that has been reported is what has been either a recurring issue with my vehicle or something that has been starting to show some symptoms.
Whether I'm driving 70 MPH on the interstate or 20 down the street the car will randomly shut off and come to a complete stop and make whining noise until it comes to a complete stop. I have to shut the car off and turn it back on
Tl* the contact owned a 2004 nissan murano. The contact stated that while her son was driving 35 MPH, the vehicle engine jerk three times stalled slide and landing into a tree then started to spin and flip over five times and landed on all four wheels. The contact mentioned that the check engine waring lights remained illuminated. The contact stated that her son and his friend which was the front passenger were ejected from the vehicle. The contact stated that her son sustained scarf to the face, harms and legs, his legs was fracture and his skin was off his face. The front passenger sustained broken ribs, damage liver and a crack kneecap both required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic prior to the accident due to the check engine warning light illuminated, it was stalling and the engine was jumping. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v169000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.*dt
Replaced alternator and battery car drives short distance and just stops accelerating and than won't start back up unless jumped. Will not drive a mile without going limp and no acceleration
Constantly stalls while being driven. Has to be restarted multiple times
My check engine light came on a few weeks ago saying cylinder five is miss firing. I replaced everything that I could and cylinders are still misfiring. It's causing my car to jerk and when I'm at a complete stop and start to go it takes my car a minute or so to start going. And also when I put my car into sports mode it does not shift
The car will stutter at random even if filled with a full tank. Smell of burning and check engine light comes on. Car starts to violently shake. This is horrible as I drive with my toddler. I have been now reading this is common and I'm lucky I have not had an accent by my car stalling
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan murano. While driving 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v169000 (engine and engine cooling) by nissan of dearborn (24501 michigan ave, dearborn, mi 48124, (313) 749-3200); however, the failure recurred one day later. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Questions about the 2004 Nissan Murano engine
Does the 2004 Nissan Murano have engine problems?
Owners have filed 82 complaints about the engine of the 2004 Nissan Murano, 12% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2004 Nissan Murano engine problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 87,275 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Nissan Murano engine?
Yes, 1 recall: 09V169000. 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 2004 Nissan Murano problems
Transmission 143Visibility 133Electrical 110Seats 94Locks 48Acceleration 35Fuel system 35Body 29Steering 26Brakes 20Suspension 15Airbags 7Driver assistance 7Seat belts 7Wheels 5Lights 4Tires 3
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