Component Record

Nissan Murano 2003 Engine Problems

143 distinct owners reported a engine problem on the 2003 Nissan Murano - 18% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage143 complaints

143 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

03V455000Reported November 17, 2003 - 630,000 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on November 17, 2003. The campaign covers an estimated 630,000 vehicles across all affected models.

09V169000Reported May 19, 2009 - 362,891 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on May 19, 2009. The campaign covers an estimated 362,891 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Power Train271 Electrical System227 Seats111 Vehicle Speed Control58 Visibility46 Fuel and Propulsion System43

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.