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Nissan Murano

2003 only

461 classified complaints

2003 Nissan Murano have 461 classified complaints on record for that year specifically. The most common issue in this year is Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting, typically surfacing around 102,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2003 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Nissan Murano report for every year combined.

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What breaks, and when — 2003 only

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 94 complaints

Median onset: 102,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 88 complaints

Median onset: 81,492 miles.

More common in older model years.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 82 complaints

Median onset: 96,000 miles.

Battery, alternator and charging · Electrical 30 complaints

Median onset: 113,000 miles.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $250–$1,030 nationally.

Spark plugs, coils and ignition · Engine 27 complaints

Median onset: 98,000 miles.

Transfer case · Drivetrain 26 complaints

Median onset: 89,075 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $2,280–$4,240 nationally.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 23 complaints

Median onset: 92,400 miles.

More common in newer model years.

CVT belt, pulleys and unit failure · Transmission 15 complaints

Median onset: 104,000 miles.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $2,170–$6,500 nationally.

Which other vehicles have CVT problems? →

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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How does 2003 compare with other Murano years? Every model year ranked by complaints per 10,000 sold. See years →

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2003 model year. See the full Nissan Murano report for every year and full specs/safety data.