2005 Nissan Murano Visibility Problems
Owners have filed 124 complaints with NHTSA about visibility problems on the 2005 Nissan Murano, 13% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 59,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “sun visor” (67% of reports).
- 124visibility complaints
- 59,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $590typical repair cost reported by owners
- 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.
- Sun visor: mentioned in 83 of 124 complaints (67%)
- Driver side: mentioned in 73 of 124 complaints (59%)
- Stay position: mentioned in 15 of 124 complaints (12%)
- Keeps falling: mentioned in 7 of 124 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical visibility repair on the 2005 Nissan Murano at $590, and half of them between $470 and $650.
Based on 34 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 visibility problems happen?
Based on 107 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 124 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Nissan Murano visibility complaints by model year
| Model year | Visibility complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Murano | 1 | 17% | 24,000 |
| 2021 Murano | 1 | 6% | 11,000 |
| 2020 Murano | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2019 Murano | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2017 Murano | 3 | 3% | 26,000 |
| 2016 Murano | 4 | 4% | 44,800 |
| 2015 Murano | 5 | 2% | 36,000 |
| 2014 Murano | 1 | 1% | 52,000 |
| 2013 Murano | 3 | 4% | 41,000 |
| 2012 Murano | 10 | 7% | 35,100 |
| 2011 Murano | 10 | 7% | 27,250 |
| 2010 Murano | 7 | 4% | 33,928 |
| 2009 Murano | 11 | 2% | 49,500 |
| 2007 Murano | 47 | 7% | 50,000 |
| 2006 Murano | 150 | 19% | 50,000 |
| 2005 Murano | 124 | 13% | 59,000 |
| 2004 Murano | 124 | 18% | 60,000 |
| 2003 Murano | 42 | 5% | 76,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists visibility 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 sun visors fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was 50,000.
The sun visor on the driver's side will not stay in the upward or "not in use" position. I can be driving and it will fall down blocking my vision while driving. In the beginning i thought it was only my car but after researching and talking with dealership it is a common malfunction. Dealership…
I am the original owner of 2005 murano. I noticed a problem with hydroplaning soon after purchase, and have always been extremely careful and on guard when driving in rain or even when streets are wet. This would happen with brand new tires and tires that were slightly worn so the tires don't seem…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2005 Nissan Muranos have visibility problems?
No. NHTSA has 124 owner complaints about visibility for the 2005 Nissan Murano (13% 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 visibility?
No recall currently lists visibility for this vehicle.
At what mileage do visibility problems start?
The median reported mileage is 59,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix visibility problems on the 2005 Nissan Murano?
Owners report a typical cost of $590 (half paid between $470 and $650), from 34 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about visibility problems on the 2005 Nissan Murano?
The most frequent phrase is “sun visor”, in 83 of 124 complaints, followed by “driver side” (73).
Other 2005 Nissan Murano problems
- Seats problems (456)
- Latches/locks/linkages problems (118)
- Electrical System problems (102)
- Power Train problems (56)
- Air Bags problems (52)
See all 2005 Nissan Murano problems or visibility problems across all Murano years.