Complaints
1,169
per 10K Sold
157.0
US Sales
74,454
Crashes
19
Fires
3
Injuries
22
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2005 Nissan Murano Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1451 complaints
Seat-Related Issues
Avg mileage:72,652 mi
Crash-related:3
#2121 complaints
Visibility
Avg mileage:59,017 mi
#3117 complaints
Latches / Locks
Avg mileage:68,036 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Nissan Murano.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat-Related Issues | 451 | 3 | — | 72,652 mi | |
| Visibility | 121 | — | — | 59,017 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 117 | — | — | 68,036 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 91 | 1 | 1 | 90,130 mi | |
| Airbags | 46 | 2 | — | 73,773 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 35 | 1 | — | 95,207 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 27 | 1 | 1 | 118,930 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 19 | — | — | 81,671 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 15 | — | — | 20,877 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 15 | — | — | 60,295 mi | |
| Body Structure | 14 | — | — | 258,312 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 12 | 2 | — | 127,004 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 12 | 2 | — | 118,675 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 11 | — | — | 53,662 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 10 | 1 | — | 90,056 mi | |
| Fuel System | 9 | — | — | 90,715 mi | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 8 | — | — | 41,392 mi | |
| Other Equipment | 8 | — | — | 45,200 mi | |
| Brakes | 8 | — | 1 | 106,857 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 7 | — | — | 21,444 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 7 | — | — | 71,583 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 6 | — | — | 99,330 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 5 | — | — | 26,294 mi | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 5 | — | — | 70,478 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | 1 | — | — |
Seat-Related Issues
451
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
72,652
Visibility
121
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,017
Latches / Locks
117
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,036
Electrical Faults
91
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
90,130
Airbags
46
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
73,773
Transmission / Drivetrain
35
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
95,207
Engine Problems
27
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
118,930
Wipers & Visibility
19
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
81,671
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
20,877
Automatic Transmission
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,295
Body Structure
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
258,312
Suspension Failures
12
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
127,004
Unintended Acceleration
12
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
118,675
Engine & Cooling
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
53,662
Steering Defects
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
90,056
Fuel System
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
90,715
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
41,392
Other Equipment
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
45,200
Brakes
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
106,857
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
21,444
Structural Problems
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
71,583
Gasoline Fuel System
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
99,330
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
26,294
Structure:Frame And Members
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,478
Air Bags:Frontal
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2005 Nissan Murano — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2005 Nissan Murano reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 2005 Nissan Murano has 1,169 NHTSA complaints, 19 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Seat-Related Issues with 451 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2005 Nissan Murano?
Top reported problems: Seat-Related Issues (451 complaints, avg 72,652 mi); Visibility (121 complaints, avg 59,017 mi); Latches / Locks (117 complaints, avg 68,036 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 2005 Nissan Murano?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 76,417 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2005 Nissan Murano?
NHTSA complaints for the 2005 Nissan Murano include 19 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 22 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 2005 Nissan Murano have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2005 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 2005 Nissan Murano?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 2005 Nissan Murano shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.
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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