2005 Nissan Murano Latches/locks/linkages Problems
Owners have filed 118 complaints with NHTSA about latches/locks/linkages problems on the 2005 Nissan Murano, 12% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 69,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “door lock” (42% of reports).
- 118latches/locks/linkages complaints
- 69,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $2,350typical repair cost reported by owners
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Door lock: mentioned in 49 of 118 complaints (42%)
- Key fob: mentioned in 20 of 118 complaints (17%)
- Rear hatch: mentioned in 16 of 118 complaints (14%)
- Secure environment: mentioned in 10 of 118 complaints (8%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical latches/locks/linkages repair on the 2005 Nissan Murano at $2,350, and half of them between $1,300 and $2,450.
Based on 23 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2008–2014), 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 latches/locks/linkages problems happen?
Based on 95 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 118 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Nissan Murano latches/locks/linkages complaints by model year
| Model year | Latches/locks/linkages complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Murano | 1 | 1% | 4,500 |
| 2014 Murano | 1 | 1% | 35,000 |
| 2013 Murano | 2 | 3% | 79,000 |
| 2012 Murano | 1 | 1% | 3,500 |
| 2011 Murano | 1 | 1% | 42,000 |
| 2010 Murano | 1 | 1% | 60,000 |
| 2009 Murano | 20 | 3% | 59,721 |
| 2007 Murano | 12 | 2% | 45,000 |
| 2006 Murano | 2 | 0% | 77,500 |
| 2005 Murano | 118 | 12% | 69,000 |
| 2004 Murano | 48 | 7% | 65,000 |
| 2003 Murano | 24 | 3% | 75,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists latches/locks/linkages for the 2005 Nissan Murano. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan murano. The contact stated that the rear passenger side door would not unlock from the inside or outside with a key. The failure recurred continuously. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure…
Began having issues with the locks to the point the rear hatch locks and won't unlock, not all doors lock or unlock anymore. Took to our mechanic and when he replaced the switch it still didn't work. He did some research and said this is an issue from nissan directly with the actuators. *tr
I have been unable to unlock my right side doors and trunk for quite some time. Took it into the nissan dealership and they advised me that it is due to the door lock actuators. They quoted me a ridiculous amount of $1500 to fix. I looked online and found that i am not the only one with this…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2005 Nissan Muranos have latches/locks/linkages problems?
No. NHTSA has 118 owner complaints about latches/locks/linkages for the 2005 Nissan Murano (12% 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 latches/locks/linkages?
No recall currently lists latches/locks/linkages for this vehicle.
At what mileage do latches/locks/linkages problems start?
The median reported mileage is 69,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix latches/locks/linkages problems on the 2005 Nissan Murano?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,350 (half paid between $1,300 and $2,450), from 23 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about latches/locks/linkages problems on the 2005 Nissan Murano?
The most frequent phrase is “door lock”, in 49 of 118 complaints, followed by “key fob” (20).
Other 2005 Nissan Murano problems
- Seats problems (456)
- Visibility problems (124)
- Electrical System problems (102)
- Power Train problems (56)
- Air Bags problems (52)
See all 2005 Nissan Murano problems or latches/locks/linkages problems across all Murano years.