Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2004 Nissan Murano recalls
Engine and engine cooling
NHTSA campaign 09V169000 · reported May 19, 2009 · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 362,891 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Nissan is recalling 362,891 my 2003-2007 murano vehicles. The intake air ducts, which are connected to the intermediate resonator in the air intake system of the engine, may separate from the resonator with engine movement. This separation occurs due to the premature aging of the material used in the intake air ducts which causes excessive shrinking.
- The risk
- Engine may stall increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace/repair the appropriate components free of charge. The recall began on september 24, 2009. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Seat belts: rear/other
NHTSA campaign 06V048000 · reported February 13, 2006 · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 203,000 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- If the webbing is completely separated, it can increase the risk of injury to an occupant in a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will install protectors over the webbing of the rear seat belts. The recall began on march 20, 2006. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Fuel system, gasoline: storage, tank assembly
NHTSA campaign 06V003000 · reported January 10, 2006 · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 205,000 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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 of the vehicle, it may strike and puncture the fuel tank.
- The risk
- A punctured tank could increase the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will install protectors in front of the tank free of charge. The recall began on march 20, 2006. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
NHTSA campaign 05V319000 · reported July 14, 2005 · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 125,466 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- On certain sport utility vehicles, there is a possibility that a wire breaking inside the alternator could stop the battery from charging.
- The risk
- If this happens, the charger warning and brake warning lamps will immediately come on and the battery will begin to discharge. After a short time, the engine will go into a "fall safe" condition which will limit vehicle speed. The engine will stop running which could result in a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the alternator with a new version which has been modified to prevent movement of the coil. The recall began on august 1, 2005. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Jul 18, 2025 · Service brakes
Braking locked looses power then accelerates smell like gas is leaking
Oct 24, 2024 · Seats
Driver seat front left side has a rocking motion to it. I’ve read a lot of others have found this issue was supposed to be fixed from 2003-2004 and the parts have been updated to address the issue. I am worried my seat movement will create an unsafe driving condition.
Aug 10, 2024 · Suspension
Rear subframe where it connects to shock mounts is completely rusted through at both sides of the car. Causes the tops of the wheels to bow in and is undrivable
Jan 3, 2024 · Engine · 65,000 miles
The contact owns a 2004 Nissan Murano. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road. The contact stated that the vehicle restarted on the first attempt occasionally; however, several…
May 11, 2023 · Unknown or other
I’ve changed the timing belt, brakes, batteries, fuel injectors and all and still after thirty minutes of me driving Nissan Murano 2004 I have to continuously push on the gas to get the car to move . My car always has a smell of burning rubber after a long period of time driving it . I then pull over for 20/25 minutes…
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received July 18, 2025.