Engine And Engine Cooling
NHTSA campaign 09V169000 · 2009 · reported 05/19/2009
ENGINE MAY STALL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
2005 Nissan Murano Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Seats — runs 9.2× the fleet median for that category across the 344 model-years tracked on this site.
986Complaints
6Recalls
12Crashes
1Fires
17Injured
0Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Seats (45.7% of complaints) — was examined in a now-closed NHTSA investigation that did not result in a recall.
Seats complaints here are 9.2× the median for that category across the 344 model-years tracked on this site.
1 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 5 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 451 · 45.7% | Investigation closed | PE08065 |
| Visibility | 121 · 12.3% | No official action | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 117 · 11.9% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 91 · 9.2% | Recalled | Recall 05V319000 |
| Air Bags | 46 · 4.7% | No official action | — |
| Power Train | 35 · 3.5% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 986 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls — 6 campaigns
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
NHTSA campaign 06V054000 · 2006 · reported 02/21/2006
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Seat Belts:rear/other
NHTSA campaign 06V048000 · 2006 · reported 02/13/2006
IF THE WEBBING IS COMPLETELY SEPARATED, IT CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT IN A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator
NHTSA campaign 05V319000 · 2005 · reported 07/14/2005
IF THIS HAPPENS, THE CHARGER WARNING AND BRAKE WARNING LAMPS WILL IMMEDIATELY COME ON AND THE BATTERY WILL BEGIN TO DISCHARGE. AFTER A SHORT TIME, THE ENGINE WILL GO INTO A "FALL SAFE" CONDITION WHICH WILL LIMIT VEHICLE SPEED. THE ENGINE WILL STOP RUNNING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
NHTSA campaign 06V003000 · 2006 · reported 01/10/2006
A PUNCTURED TANK COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Steering:column Locking:anti-theft Device
NHTSA campaign 06V401000 · 2006 · reported 10/20/2006
IF THE KEY IS TURNED TO THE "OFF" POSITION WITHOUT THE TRANSMISSION BEING IN THE "PARK" POSITION, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE STEERING WHEEL CAN LOCK WHEN TURNED TO THE RIGHT. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“DRIVER SIDE SEAT BROKEN/ROCKING WHILE DRIVING. COULD EASILY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.”NHTSA complaint 10249682 — filed 11/24/2008 · SEATS
“DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT LIFTS UP, NOT PROPERLY ATTACHED. DEALER SAID MUST REPLACE SEAT FRAME. $1000.”NHTSA complaint 10249662 — filed 11/24/2008 · SEATS
“DRIVER SIDE SEAT FRAME BROKE FOR NO REASON. SEAT FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.”NHTSA complaint 10248858 — filed 11/14/2008 · SEATS
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Nissan Murano?
Seats issues are the most-reported category, cited in 451 of 986 NHTSA complaints (45.7%), followed by visibility (121), latches/locks/linkages (117), electrical system (91). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2005 Nissan Murano have?
986 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 12 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 17 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2005 Nissan Murano have any recalls?
Yes — 6 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 09V169000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2005 Nissan Murano's reported problems?
1 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page is backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.
