2005 Nissan Murano reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2005 Nissan Murano — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 1,169
- 21 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- SEATS
- 451 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 0
- none on record
- Reported harm
- 19 reported crashes · 22 injuries · 3 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#294
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Nissan median
+947
median 222 across 220 Nissan records
Vs 2003-2007
+889
median 280 complaints in 857 records
Top component share
39%
Seats: 451 complaints
What owners report fails — 2005 Nissan Murano
- SEATS 451
- VISIBILITY 121
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 117
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 91
- AIR BAGS 46
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2005 Nissan Murano units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2005 Nissan Murano reliable?
NHTSA has 1,169 consumer complaints on record for the 2005 Nissan Murano. The most-reported problem area is seats (451 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2005 Nissan Murano units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Nissan Murano?
Owners most often report problems with: seats (451), visibility (121), latches/locks/linkages (117), electrical system (91). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2005 Nissan Murano?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.