Nissan Murano Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
Owners have filed 112 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the Nissan Murano across 8 model years. The 2003 model year has the most (30). The words owners use most often: “gas tank” (21% of reports).
- 112fuel system, gasoline complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 48%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.
- Gas tank: mentioned in 24 of 112 complaints (21%)
- Fuel gauge: mentioned in 15 of 112 complaints (13%)
- Gasoline storage: mentioned in 8 of 112 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems happen?
Based on 92 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 112 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury.
Nissan Murano fuel system, gasoline complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel System, Gasoline complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Murano | 1 | 2% | 37,000 |
| 2015 Murano | 2 | 1% | 8,404 |
| 2009 Murano | 5 | 1% | 45,000 |
| 2007 Murano | 9 | 1% | 61,000 |
| 2006 Murano | 21 | 3% | 63,715 |
| 2005 Murano | 22 | 2% | 31,000 |
| 2004 Murano | 22 | 3% | 57,461 |
| 2003 Murano | 30 | 4% | 64,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Model years: 2005
Problem: On certain sport utility vehicles, a fitting for vapor recirculation, which is welded on the fuel tank, may come off the fuel tank because incorrect material was used.
Risk: This could result in the malfunction indicator light in the instrument panel coming on and may result in some fuel leakage. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel tank with a new one free of charge. The recall began on march 20, 2006. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Model years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Problem: On certain sport utility vehicles, due to the location of the forward edge of the fuel tank, in the event that a vehicle front tire runs over a small, sharp object in the road, catches it and propels it towards the rear of the vehicle, it may strike and puncture the fuel tank.
Risk: A punctured tank could increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will install protectors in front of the tank free of charge. The recall began on march 20, 2006. 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.
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, the fuel system became inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the fuel gauge reading failed to function properly after fueling. The fuel gauge previously displayed an…
The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power, with the engine coolant, fuel level, and check engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that an unknown part…
Two times in the past month i have experienced the same problem while driving on interstate roads. My gas gauge and trip monitor indicated i had about 60 miles until empty then after driving a few miles it said about 30 miles to empty and shortly after that car started sputtering and losing power…
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 nissan murano. While the vehicle was at a stop sign, the contact noticed the odor of fuel fumes. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 408. Ma 10/16/15 the consumer stated nissan…
Transmission suddenly seized and vehicle would not move, even when being pushed in neutral. Luckily it was in my parking lot but if this had happened in traffic or on the highway it could have been a dangerous and potentially deadly situation. *tr
Frequently asked questions
Do all Nissan Muranos have fuel system, gasoline problems?
No. NHTSA has 112 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline for the Nissan Murano. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Nissan Murano fuel system, gasoline?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list fuel system, gasoline. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about fuel system, gasoline problems on the Nissan Murano?
The most frequent phrase is “gas tank”, in 24 of 112 complaints, followed by “fuel gauge” (15).
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