2004 Nissan Murano Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 110 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2004 Nissan Murano, 16% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 40,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “alternator failed” (12% of reports).
- 110electrical system complaints
- 40,000median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 30%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 13 of 110 complaints (12%)
- Brake battery: mentioned in 7 of 110 complaints (6%)
- Door lock: mentioned in 7 of 110 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 95 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 110 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 2 an injury.
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.
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 Iâve reached out to Nissan dealership of Bakersfield and havnt received a response
My alternator has failed and I see where there was a recall on 2004 nissan murano for alternator/generator but its not showing a recall when I put my Vin in but it's doing exactly what it describes.
The contact owns a 2004 nissan murano. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, without warning the abs and batteries warning light illuminated. The contact lost power the vehicle failed to accelerate forward. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was determined that the wires…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2004 Nissan Muranos have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 110 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2004 Nissan Murano (16% of the 678 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 2004 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 40,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2004 Nissan Murano?
The most frequent phrase is “alternator failed”, in 13 of 110 complaints, followed by “brake battery” (7).
Other 2004 Nissan Murano problems
- Power Train problems (143)
- Visibility problems (124)
- Seats problems (94)
See all 2004 Nissan Murano problems or electrical system problems across all Murano years.