The Lemon Index2004 Nissan Murano.
The 2004 Nissan Murano is one of the worst years by owner complaints: 123 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 233, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 4 recalls, and it gets 20 mpg combined. The best Nissan Murano year is 2022.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 678 owner complaints, owners reported:
Older model year: fewer owners filed complaints back then, so treat the score as rough.
Every Nissan Murano year. 2004 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 42K to 106K miles on the car (567 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- transmission & drivetrain complaints mostly came at 66K–119K miles
- visibility complaints mostly came at 40K–78K miles
- electrical complaints mostly came at 13K–108K miles
Recalls 4
- engine 2009
NISSAN IS RECALLING 362,891 MY 2003-2007 MURANO VEHICLES.
- seat belts 2006
ON SOME SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, IN CERTAIN HIGH SPEED FRONTAL CRASHES, THE WEBBING OF A REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELT MAY CONTACT THE REAR SEAT BACK HINGE WHERE IT CAN BE CUT BY THE SHARP EDGE OF THE METAL PORTION OF THE HINGE…
- fuel system, gasoline 2006
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, DUE TO THE LOCATION OF THE FORWARD EDGE OF THE FUEL TANK, IN THE EVENT THAT A VEHICLE FRONT TIRE RUNS OVER A SMALL, SHARP OBJECT IN THE ROAD, CATCHES IT AND PROPELS IT TOWARDS THE REAR …
Show all 4 recalls
- electrical 2005
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT A WIRE BREAKING INSIDE THE ALTERNATOR COULD STOP THE BATTERY FROM CHARGING.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Nissan told dealers about
Nissan sent dealers 91 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Nissan essential tool; j-47005 seal installer used when installing a passenger side cvt axle seal
- IF YOU CONFIRM There is a vibration or judder feeling from the rear of the vehicle; when…
- SERVICE INFORMATION The Body Control Module (BCM) for the Applied Vehicles in this bulletin is…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedDriver seat anchor failure2008–2009
- ClosedAlternator failure / engine stalling2005
- ClosedFuel tank punctures from road debris2005–2006
- ClosedAlternator failure/ engine stalling2004–2005
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front — · side ★★★★★ · rollover ★★★★☆
Fuel cost and engines
About $3200 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.5L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
2004 Nissan Murano broke down, upon inspection mechanic determined it was the alternator. The alternator was replaced. Consumer was not notified about a recall on the alternator.
2004 Nissan Murano owner · NHTSA complaint 10162651
More owner reports
The vehicle shifts out of park without the keys in the ignition. The cause has yet to be determined. Please provide additional information.
NHTSA complaint 10087573
While driving, brake warning lamp suddenly came on. Accelerator stopped responding. Then eventually, the engine died.
NHTSA complaint 10141464
Quick answers
Is the 2004 Nissan Murano reliable?
No, it is one of the worst by government complaints. It drew 2.3× the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 233; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Nissan Murano year by this measure is 2022.
What are the most common 2004 Nissan Murano problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (48%), transmission & drivetrain (14%) and engine (12%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2004 Nissan Murano have?
4 safety recalls (latest: engine). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2004 Nissan Murano get?
20 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2004 Nissan Murano problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 42,000 and 106,000 miles. The middle report was at 72,100 miles, from 567 complaints.
Does the 2004 Nissan Murano have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 14% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2004 Nissan Murano cost in fuel a year?
About $3200 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2004 Nissan Murano have?
3.5L 6-cyl.
What Nissan Murano year is better than the 2004?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2022, 2021 and 2011.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works