The Lemon Index2005 Nissan Murano.
The 2005 Nissan Murano is one of the worst years by owner complaints: 146 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 284, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about seats, it has 6 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 987 owner complaints, owners reported:
Older model year: fewer owners filed complaints back then, so treat the score as rough.
Every Nissan Murano year. 2005 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 50K to 88K miles on the car (845 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- seats complaints mostly came at 50K–85K miles
- visibility complaints mostly came at 45K–70K miles
- doors, locks & latches complaints mostly came at 50K–80K miles
Recalls 6
- engine 2009
NISSAN IS RECALLING 362,891 MY 2003-2007 MURANO VEHICLES.
- steering 2006
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION." DURING AN INSPECTION OF SOME VEHICLES AT THE ASSEMBLY PLANT, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE …
- fuel system, gasoline 2006
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, A FITTING FOR VAPOR RECIRCULATION, WHICH IS WELDED ON THE FUEL TANK, MAY COME OFF THE FUEL TANK BECAUSE INCORRECT MATERIAL WAS USED.
Show all 6 recalls
- 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 …
- 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 80 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Nissan awd models; abnormal noise, vibration and/or judder from rear differential this…
- Abnormal noise, vibration and/or binding feeling from rear differential this bulletin has been…
- Nissan; special automatic transmission fluid requirement
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
- ClosedFuel tank punctures from road debris2005–2006
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
Driver's side seat has broken frame not covered by Nissan. Seems to be a defective frame. Currently 25 complaints on NHTSA. Nissan should address issue.
2005 Nissan Murano owner · NHTSA complaint 10229443
More owner reports
2005 Nissan Murano experienced problems with the gas tank.
NHTSA complaint 10121492
My step daughter adjusted my seat, and shortly afterward the seat broke lose from the mountings.
NHTSA complaint 10244454
Quick answers
Is the 2005 Nissan Murano reliable?
No, it is one of the worst by government complaints. It drew 2.8× the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 284; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Nissan Murano year by this measure is 2022.
What are the most common 2005 Nissan Murano problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are seats (49%), fuel system, gasoline (10%) and transmission & drivetrain (9%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2005 Nissan Murano have?
6 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 2005 Nissan Murano get?
20 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2005 Nissan Murano problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 50,000 and 88,300 miles. The middle report was at 66,000 miles, from 845 complaints.
Does the 2005 Nissan Murano have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 9% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2005 Nissan Murano cost in fuel a year?
About $3200 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2005 Nissan Murano have?
3.5L 6-cyl.
What Nissan Murano year is better than the 2005?
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