Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2004 Nissan Murano
NHTSA data on file today
The 2004 Nissan Murano has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 678 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09V169000 INTAKE AIR DUCTS/RESONATOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V048000 REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V003000 FUEL TANK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V319000 WIRE BREAKING INSIDE ALTERNATOR NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 143 complaints
- Visibility 124 complaints
- Electrical System 110 complaints
- Seats 94 complaints
- Latches/Locks/Linkages 48 complaints
- Engine 44 complaints
Of the 678 complaints on file, 14 report a crash and 6 a fire; across all 678 complaints, owners report 23 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2004 Nissan Murano has 678 owner complaints and 4 recalls, indicating average reliability. Common issues include power train and visibility problems. Recalls cover engine cooling and electrical system issues. Evidence is limited for other failures, suggesting typical maintenance costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | Unknown | $800–$1,500 | common |
| visibility | Unknown | $150–$400 | common |
| electrical system | Unknown | $300–$800 | common |
| engine | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad replacement
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Transmission fluid change
- Cooling system flush
- Spark plug replacement
- Battery inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine overheat
- Battery charge issues
- Transmission slipping
- Unusual noises when driving
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2004 Nissan Murano at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.