Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2005 Nissan Murano
NHTSA data on file today
The 2005 Nissan Murano has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 987 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 #06V401000 STEERING WHEEL LOCK INTELLIGENT KEY/FMVSS 114 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V054000 FUEL TANK FITTING 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
- Seats 456 complaints
- Visibility 124 complaints
- Latches/Locks/Linkages 118 complaints
- Electrical System 102 complaints
- Power Train 56 complaints
- Air Bags 52 complaints
Of the 987 complaints on file, 12 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 987 complaints, owners report 17 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,500–$11,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2005 Nissan Murano has a notably high number of owner complaints and several recalls, indicating potential reliability concerns. Common issues involve seats, visibility, and latches/locks. Given the volume of complaints and recall history, this model's reliability is below-average. However, there is limited detailed data on exact failure mileages and costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | Unknown | $200–$800 | very common |
| Visibility | Unknown | $100–$500 | common |
| Latches/Locks | Unknown | $50–$300 | common |
| Electrical System | Unknown | $100–$750 | occasional |
| Power Train | Unknown | $500–$2,000 | 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 replacements
- Tire rotations and balance
- Transmission fluid service
- Coolant flushes
- Serpentine belt inspection
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Difficulty shifting gears
- Voltage or battery issues
- Fuel smell around vehicle
- Seat malfunction or movement
- Unresponsive door locks
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2005 Nissan Murano at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.