2003 Nissan Murano Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 187 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2003 Nissan Murano, 23% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 34,565 miles. The words owners use most often: “alternator failed” (14% of reports).
- 187electrical system complaints
- 34,565median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 39%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Alternator failed: mentioned in 26 of 187 complaints (14%)
- Battery brake: mentioned in 25 of 187 complaints (13%)
- PE04077 cat: mentioned in 12 of 187 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 148 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 187 complaints, 1 a fire.
Nissan Murano electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Murano | 1 | 25% | 1,890 |
| 2025 Murano | 7 | 32% | 3,600 |
| 2023 Murano | 1 | 13% | — |
| 2022 Murano | 1 | 17% | 16,600 |
| 2021 Murano | 2 | 12% | — |
| 2020 Murano | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2019 Murano | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2018 Murano | 21 | 19% | 15,500 |
| 2017 Murano | 16 | 15% | 36,099 |
| 2016 Murano | 11 | 10% | 55,479 |
| 2015 Murano | 22 | 11% | 40,000 |
| 2014 Murano | 8 | 6% | 57,586 |
| 2013 Murano | 11 | 15% | 60,000 |
| 2012 Murano | 13 | 10% | 78,000 |
| 2011 Murano | 11 | 7% | 77,000 |
| 2010 Murano | 22 | 11% | 57,000 |
| 2009 Murano | 83 | 13% | 71,425 |
| 2007 Murano | 54 | 8% | 89,500 |
| 2006 Murano | 26 | 3% | 109,000 |
| 2005 Murano | 102 | 10% | 78,000 |
| 2004 Murano | 110 | 16% | 40,000 |
| 2003 Murano | 187 | 23% | 34,565 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Problem: On certain sport utility vehicles, there is a possibility that a wire breaking inside the alternator could stop the battery from charging.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
While driving i lost all power for the motor and had to have to battery replaced cuz lost all power
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.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2003 Nissan Muranos have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 187 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2003 Nissan Murano (23% of the 800 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Nissan Murano electrical system?
Yes: 1 safety recall list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 34,565 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2003 Nissan Murano?
The most frequent phrase is “alternator failed”, in 26 of 187 complaints, followed by “battery brake” (25).
Other 2003 Nissan Murano problems
See all 2003 Nissan Murano problems or electrical system problems across all Murano years.