2003 Nissan Murano Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 98 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the 2003 Nissan Murano, 12% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 71,011 miles. The words owners use most often: “position sensor” (17% of reports).
- 98engine and engine cooling complaints
- 71,011median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- $1,500typical repair cost reported by owners
- 42%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.
- Position sensor: mentioned in 17 of 98 complaints (17%)
- Service engine: mentioned in 15 of 98 complaints (15%)
- Catalytic converter: mentioned in 5 of 98 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine and engine cooling repair on the 2003 Nissan Murano at $1,500, and half of them between $620 and $1,750.
Based on 9 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2005–2011), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 84 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 98 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 a fire.
Nissan Murano engine and engine cooling complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine and Engine Cooling complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Murano | 4 | 4% | 111,000 |
| 2015 Murano | 2 | 1% | 50,300 |
| 2014 Murano | 1 | 1% | 170,000 |
| 2013 Murano | 2 | 3% | 49,882 |
| 2012 Murano | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2010 Murano | 2 | 1% | 85,501 |
| 2009 Murano | 7 | 1% | 64,000 |
| 2007 Murano | 10 | 1% | 84,493 |
| 2006 Murano | 11 | 1% | 48,900 |
| 2005 Murano | 24 | 2% | 38,000 |
| 2004 Murano | 38 | 6% | 53,000 |
| 2003 Murano | 98 | 12% | 71,011 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
On 4/8/15, while about to make a left turn at a traffic light, my car stalled without any warning. Started up after two attempts. Service engine light came on and has remains on currently. Contacted nissan specialist on a website who advised it could be crank position and/or camshaft sensor(s). I…
Driving car and it cuts out while in motion. Recalls: http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/searchresultsbyurlcode.action?referencesearch.requestid=45839&referencesearch.urlcode=vvanyoql53pimw1 recall subject : intake air ducts/resonator report receipt date: may 19, 2009 nhtsa campaign number…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2003 Nissan Muranos have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 98 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling for the 2003 Nissan Murano (12% 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 engine and engine cooling?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list engine and engine cooling. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems start?
The median reported mileage is 71,011 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix engine and engine cooling problems on the 2003 Nissan Murano?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,500 (half paid between $620 and $1,750), from 9 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the 2003 Nissan Murano?
The most frequent phrase is “position sensor”, in 17 of 98 complaints, followed by “service engine” (15).
Other 2003 Nissan Murano problems
- Power Train problems (265)
- Electrical System problems (187)
- Seats problems (111)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (58)
See all 2003 Nissan Murano problems or engine and engine cooling problems across all Murano years.