2005 Nissan Murano Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 102 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2005 Nissan Murano, 10% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 78,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “lock unlock” (17% of reports).
- 102electrical system complaints
- 78,000median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 32%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.
- Lock unlock: mentioned in 17 of 102 complaints (17%)
- Door locks: mentioned in 12 of 102 complaints (12%)
- Rear hatch: mentioned in 7 of 102 complaints (7%)
- Battery brake: mentioned in 6 of 102 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 85 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 102 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 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.
No electrical works in this car. He may be driving and it just stalls. He pulls over for a couple of minutes and tries to go and it just keeps dying.
Not sure when it started bc I just purchased this vehicle a month ago. While driving one evening the head lights went off and I had to turn them off and back on. Now a few weeks later and after I've changed the bulbs and made sure the fuse wasn't blown it is doing it ALOT. I'm not sure if it is a…
While driving the vehicle will suddenly stop moving, loses acceleration ability & all the dashboard lights turn on. I had work done back in Feb 22 replacing cam shaft sensors. Now Dec 22 the same thing began happening again.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2005 Nissan Muranos have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 102 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2005 Nissan Murano (10% of the 987 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 2005 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 78,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2005 Nissan Murano?
The most frequent phrase is “lock unlock”, in 17 of 102 complaints, followed by “door locks” (12).
Other 2005 Nissan Murano problems
- Seats problems (456)
- Visibility problems (124)
- Latches/locks/linkages problems (118)
- Power Train problems (56)
- Air Bags problems (52)
See all 2005 Nissan Murano problems or electrical system problems across all Murano years.