YearToAvoid

2005 Nissan Murano Electrical System Problems

NHTSA has 104 owner complaints about electrical problems in the 2005 Nissan Murano, 11% of all 986 complaints for this model year. That is the highest electrical complaint count among 21 Murano model years. These complaints report 1 crash, 1 fire, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 77,425 miles.

Electrical System complaints
104
11% of 986
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
77,425 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2005 Nissan Murano electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 14, 2005, latest Dec 14, 2023.

2005 Nissan Murano electrical system complaints: complaints filed per quarter62005 Q22008 Q12010 Q32012 Q22014 Q12015 Q42017 Q32022 Q4
104 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2005 Q2 to 2023 Q4; peak 2012 Q3 (6).

Electrical System recalls for the 2005 Nissan Murano

  1. NHTSA 05V319000Jul 14, 2005Electrical System125,466 vehicles

    Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator

    On certain sport utility vehicles, there is a possibility that a wire breaking inside the alternator could stop the battery from charging.

    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.

    Remedy: 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.

Electrical System complaints by Murano model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2005104 (11%)
  2. 200627 (3%)
  3. 200755 (8%)
  4. 20081 (20%)
  5. 200984 (13%)
  6. 201022 (11%)
  7. 201111 (7%)
  8. 201213 (10%)
  9. 201313 (18%)
  10. 20148 (6%)
  11. 201523 (11%)
  12. 201611 (10%)
  13. 201718 (17%)
  14. 201823 (20%)
  15. 20193 (7%)
  16. 20202 (5%)
  17. 20213 (19%)
  18. 20222 (33%)
  19. 20232 (25%)
  20. 20240 (0%)
  21. 20257 (32%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Nissan Murano have electrical problems?
NHTSA has 104 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2005 Nissan Murano, 11% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 77,425 miles.
Which Nissan Murano year has the most electrical complaints?
The 2005 Nissan Murano has the most electrical complaints (104), compared with 104 for the 2005.
Is there a electrical recall for the 2005 Nissan Murano?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Nissan Murano concerns the electrical: 05V319000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.