Complaints
850
Crashes
24
Fires
8
Injuries
36
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2004 Nissan Murano Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1122 complaints
Visibility
Avg mileage:63,974 mi
Crash-related:1
#292 complaints
Seat-Related Issues
Avg mileage:87,803 mi
#388 complaints
Transmission / Drivetrain
Avg mileage:123,544 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Nissan Murano.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 122 | 1 | — | 63,974 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 92 | — | — | 87,803 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 88 | 1 | — | 123,544 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 62 | 1 | 3 | 86,743 mi | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 48 | — | 1 | 32,424 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 48 | — | — | 68,628 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 45 | — | — | 69,308 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 44 | 1 | — | 129,693 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 32 | 3 | — | 111,754 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 20 | — | 2 | 60,561 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 18 | 1 | — | 97,905 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 14 | 1 | — | 77,044 mi | |
| Body Structure | 14 | 1 | — | 79,974 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 14 | — | — | 103,632 mi | |
| Fuel System | 11 | — | — | 140,600 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 9 | — | — | 98,857 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 8 | 1 | — | 50,046 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 7 | — | — | 56,610 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 7 | 1 | — | 58,000 mi | |
| Airbags | 6 | 4 | — | 57,666 mi | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 6 | — | — | 38,250 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 6 | — | — | 143,250 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 6 | — | — | 13,167 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 6 | 3 | — | 78,724 mi | |
| Brakes | 6 | — | 1 | 125,679 mi | |
| Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) | 5 | — | — | 86,500 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 4 | — | — | — |
Visibility
122
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,974
Seat-Related Issues
92
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
87,803
Transmission / Drivetrain
88
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
123,544
Electrical Faults
62
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
3
Avg Miles
86,743
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
48
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
32,424
Automatic Transmission
48
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,628
Latches / Locks
45
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,308
Engine Problems
44
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
129,693
Unintended Acceleration
32
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
111,754
Engine & Cooling
20
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
60,561
Steering Defects
18
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
97,905
Gasoline Fuel System
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
77,044
Body Structure
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
79,974
Suspension Failures
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
103,632
Fuel System
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
140,600
Wipers & Visibility
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
98,857
Hydraulic Brakes
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,046
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
56,610
Structural Problems
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
58,000
Airbags
6
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
57,666
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
38,250
Electronic Stability Control
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
143,250
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
13,167
Seat Belt Issues
6
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,724
Brakes
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
125,679
Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
86,500
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2004 Nissan Murano — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2004 Nissan Murano reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2004 Nissan Murano has 850 NHTSA complaints, 24 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Visibility with 122 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2004 Nissan Murano?
Top reported problems: Visibility (122 complaints, avg 63,974 mi); Seat-Related Issues (92 complaints, avg 87,803 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (88 complaints, avg 123,544 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2004 Nissan Murano?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 84,434 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2004 Nissan Murano?
NHTSA complaints for the 2004 Nissan Murano include 24 crash-related reports, 8 fire reports, 36 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2004 Nissan Murano have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2004 Nissan Murano as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2004 Nissan Murano?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (visibility) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Nissan Murano reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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