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2004 Nissan Murano Engine problems

Owners have filed 82 complaints about the 2004 Nissan Murano's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 12% of all its complaints, most recently on January 3, 2024. They describe 1 crash, 2 fires and 2 injuries. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

Complaints
82
Recalls
1
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Injuries
2
Deaths
0

Engine recalls for the 2004 Nissan Murano

Engine and engine cooling

09V169000362,891 vehicles affected

The problem
Nissan is recalling 362,891 my 2003-2007 murano vehicles. The intake air ducts, which are connected to the intermediate resonator in the air intake system of the engine, may separate from the resonator with engine movement. This separation occurs due to the premature aging of the material used in the intake air ducts which causes excessive shrinking.
The risk
ENGINE MAY STALL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace/repair the appropriate components free of charge. The recall began on september 24, 2009. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Engine complaints

Acceleration & cruise controlEngine & cooling

The contact owns a 2004 Nissan Murano. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road. The contact stated that the vehicle restarted on the first attempt occasionally; however, several attempts were needed to start the vehicle on other occasions. The contact stated that the failure also occurred while at a complete stop. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was...

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diagnosed that the accelerator pedal sensor had failed and needed to be replaced. An unknown dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the accelerator pedal had been discontinued. The contact stated that the independent mechanic replaced the accelerator pedal with a part purchased from a junkyard; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

Filed Incident Vehicle speed control · EngineNHTSA 11563249
Electrical systemEngine & cooling

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 I've reached out to Nissan dealership of Bakersfield and havnt received a response

Filed Incident Electrical system · Unknown or other · EngineNHTSA 11444753
SuspensionElectrical systemEngine & cooling

My vehicle has been named in 4 recalls but my vin number isn't included in any of them when I take it into the nissan dealership even though every recall that has been reported is what has been either a recurring issue with my vehicle or something that has been starting to show some symptoms.

Filed Incident Suspension · Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 11412769
SteeringEngine & cooling

Whether I'm driving 70 mph on the interstate or 20 down the street the car will randomly shut off and come to a complete stop and make whining noise until it comes to a complete stop. I have to shut the car off and turn it back on

Filed Incident Steering · EngineNHTSA 11355271
Engine & coolingCrash2 injuries

Tl* the contact owned a 2004 nissan murano. The contact stated that while her son was driving 35 mph, the vehicle engine jerk three times stalled slide and landing into a tree then started to spin and flip over five times and landed on all four wheels. The contact mentioned that the check engine waring lights remained illuminated. The contact stated that her son and his friend which was the front passenger were ejected from the vehicle. The contact stated that her son sustained scarf to the face, harms and legs,...

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his legs was fracture and his skin was off his face. The front passenger sustained broken ribs, damage liver and a crack kneecap both required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic prior to the accident due to the check engine warning light illuminated, it was stalling and the engine was jumping. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 09v169000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.*Dt*jb

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11350889
Electrical systemDriver assistanceEngine & cooling

Replaced alternator and battery car drives short distance and just stops accelerating and than won't start back up unless jumped. Will not drive a mile without going limp and no acceleration

Filed Incident Electrical system · Electronic stability control (ESC) · EngineNHTSA 11322136
Engine & cooling

Constantly stalls while being driven. Has to be restarted multiple times

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11268489
Engine & cooling

My check engine light came on a few weeks ago saying cylinder five is miss firing. I replaced everything that I could and cylinders are still misfiring. It's causing my car to jerk and when I'm at a complete stop and start to go it takes my car a minute or so to start going. And also when I put my car into sports mode it does not shift

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11245296
Electrical systemEngine & coolingFuel system

The car will stutter at random even if filled with a full tank. Smell of burning and check engine light comes on. Car starts to violently shake. This is horrible as I drive with my toddler. I have been now reading this is common and I'm lucky I have not had an accent by my car stalling

Filed Incident Electrical system · Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11192328
Engine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan murano. While driving 20 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 09v169000 (engine and engine cooling) by nissan of dearborn (24501 michigan ave, dearborn, mi 48124, (313) 749-3200); however, the failure recurred one day later. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. *Dt

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11182024
Engine & cooling

While driving my car completely shut off I was going straight. The car will not start, all dashboard lights come on when key is turn, constant flashing red with a car symbol with key in the middle.. Car will not make a sound.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11180333
Acceleration & cruise controlEngine & coolingFuel system

Stalls: this vehicle was recalled for stalls and the problem never went away,(not sure if the repairs was really done). The stalls are becoming worse!!!! Problem: when the vehicle is driven for more than 15 minutes and it comes to a complete stop, (at traffic light, in city or anywhere) the vehicle sporadicly stall when the accelerator is pressed. If the road has a slight incline the stall is more eminent, so that the vehicle won't move even when the accelerator is pressed to the floor. The only two things that...

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remedy the situation is: a) place the vehicle in reverse [very dangerous->city driving], b) turn the engine off then restart the vehicle [also very dangerous]. This problem has been ongoing since 2007 but it is getting worse.

Filed Incident Vehicle speed control · Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11174661
Electrical systemEngine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan murano. While driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly shut off. On multiple occasions, the engine would not start. The vehicle was taken to davis moore nissan (7576 east kellogg, wichita, ks), to be diagnosed, but the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 99,000. *Bf consumer stated nissan is not able to diagnose problems with fuel pumps. On 05-24-19, a mega fuse was blown which led to a faulty fuel pump. That part was replaced and to date, we have not had this problem of vehicle stalling! *Jb

Filed Incident Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 11174547
Electrical systemEngine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan murano. While driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly shut off and, on occasion, the engine could not be started. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 145,000. The vin was invalid.

Filed Incident Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 11142423
Engine & cooling

Same problem of a recall campaign of a throttle valve issue has happened three times in the last two months; engine does not respond with an accelerator in stop & go conditions. It was/is resolved by turning off ig and re-start.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11119596
Acceleration & cruise controlEngine & cooling

My 2004 nissan murano stalls when driving and sitting still. When driving my car responds as if it is not recognizing me pushing the gas and then after a few seconds it jumps to get going. Likes its catching up to the speed amount I pressed when pushing the gas. When I am sitting still my car does not move in it stalls in any direction (moving forward or backward) for a few seconds then jerks when its ready. This mostly occurs when driving on city streets, highways, turning or stationary. Whenever the car is started. The nhtsa campaign id number is 09v169000 this report explains my issues with my car exactly.

Filed Incident Vehicle speed control · EngineNHTSA 11104740
Transmission & drivetrainEngine & cooling

When taking off from a complete stop or trying to acclerate the revs to 3000 rpm and not gain any speed, you have push and let off the accelerator several times just to maintain any kind of forward momentum the car can muster. I dont know why the car will not gain any speed. This could be a real safety issue on a busy roadway.I have read many other post about similiar issue like mine and it sounds like the cvt are very unreliable and nissan should do the right thing for us car owners, the car only has 91000 miles...

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on it and this issue should not be ocurring in so many vehicles. Their should be something done about this issue to help the owners out. Nissan knows that there cvt transmission are very faulty and will not hold up....

Filed Incident Power train · EngineNHTSA 11096886
Electrical systemEngine & cooling

ENGINE SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING

Filed Incident Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 11092376
Engine & cooling

I was driving nissan murano on a city street. The "check engine soon" light came on. I stopped and parked. Then it had hard time to start. I kept holding igniting and started the car. Then I drove to goodyear car service. They told me to replace crank sensor.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11050941
Engine & coolingFuel system

Vehicle occasionally stalls on take off. Problem never went away after first recall.

Filed Incident Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11011718
Wheels & tiresEngine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan murano. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle would wobble and the engine service warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing, but the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 224,000.

Filed Incident Wheels · EngineNHTSA 10960424
Transmission & drivetrainEngine & cooling

I'm having problems with my cvt transmission, when I press on the gas pedal it hesitate to go I went to a mechanic and they say it was the cvt. I researched the problem and see owners having the same problem, I'm just wondering why this isn't a recall. This vehicle always get maintenance. *Tr

Filed Incident Power train · EngineNHTSA 10928202
Engine & coolingElectrical systemFire

Takata recall report date: may 19, 2009 nhtsa campaign number: 09v169000 engine and engine cooling it was me an family drive home on hwy 55 an my intake resonator started then car speed limits first then car crank cam position senor cvt transmission internal temperature sensors circuit. Board for crank position sensors. Report receipt date: july 14, 2005 nhtsa campaign number:05v319000 component:electrical system alternator stop the battery from charging then battery begin to discharge only stay charge five mins having sensor defuat.. That can case my family to have a crash need help with this. Thank you have paperwork showing default on my 2004 nissan murano sl fwd. *Tr

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Electrical systemNHTSA 10916310
Engine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan murano. The contact stated that there was a leak on the front and rear floors that progressed without warning. When the air conditioner was activated, it dripped water. In addition, there was water near the spare tire carrier. The cause of the failure was unknown. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop where it was diagnosed that the freon needed to be filled. The manufacturer was not notified. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 10908760
Transmission & drivetrainDriver assistanceEngine & cooling

While driving in rush hour traffic mind u a big truck was behind me traffic is stop and go, as I press down on the accelerator there was no movement from my vehicle, like it loss power, I though maybe the gear was changed, but then it dawned on me that this has happened to me not once or twice, but it's beginning to happen more frequently this is not normal. I confirmed that the gear was still in drive, as I pressed down on the accelerator my vehicle jerked as it proceeded to take off (as if it was in turbo...

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boost), I could have hit someone else's car (good thing I didn't). This is a very serious matter many, many lives are at stake. I'm disappointed that this matter have not raised corporate eyes at nissan . The reason for this page is for consumers to report complaints but it seems as if I'm not getting the answering that's needed to fix this serious issue and nor are the other owners who have listed their complaints. This issue should not be addressed after people have lost their lives by having/causing accidents due to loss of power. This is scary for myself and my family. I get nervous when driving on the highway and or the expressway not knowing when this faulty power train issue will happen. Good thing that big truck didn't run into the back of me that would have been deadly. No one should have to jeopardize their lives and others. Nissan should correct this problem immediately. How and when is it determined on what complaint get addressed. Disappointed customer. Also, the actuators on my passenger side both front and back does not work they have to be locked manually along with the hatch it doesn't seem to lock either. The actuators should not go out and should be replaced.

Filed Incident Power train · Electronic stability control (ESC) · EngineNHTSA 10875878

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