YearToAvoid

2005 Nissan Murano Engine Problems

NHTSA has 61 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2005 Nissan Murano, 6% of all 986 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest engine complaint count among 21 Murano model years. These complaints report 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 78,000 miles.

Engine complaints
61
6% of 986
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
78,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2005 Nissan Murano engine complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 22, 2005, latest Sep 10, 2020.

2005 Nissan Murano engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter42005 Q32007 Q12009 Q32012 Q22014 Q32016 Q22018 Q32020 Q2
61 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2005 Q3 to 2020 Q3; peak 2013 Q3 (4).

Engine recalls for the 2005 Nissan Murano

  1. NHTSA 09V169000May 19, 2009Engine362,891 vehicles

    Engine and engine cooling

    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.

    Risk: Engine may stall increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: 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.

Engine complaints by Murano model year

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

  1. 200561 (6%)
  2. 200644 (5%)
  3. 200778 (12%)
  4. 20080 (0%)
  5. 200954 (9%)
  6. 201012 (6%)
  7. 20119 (6%)
  8. 201215 (11%)
  9. 20137 (9%)
  10. 201412 (8%)
  11. 201539 (19%)
  12. 201623 (21%)
  13. 201719 (18%)
  14. 201828 (25%)
  15. 20196 (14%)
  16. 20202 (5%)
  17. 20213 (19%)
  18. 20220 (0%)
  19. 20230 (0%)
  20. 20242 (40%)
  21. 20255 (23%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Nissan Murano have engine problems?
NHTSA has 61 owner complaints about the engine in the 2005 Nissan Murano, 6% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 78,000 miles.
Which Nissan Murano year has the most engine complaints?
The 2007 Nissan Murano has the most engine complaints (78), compared with 61 for the 2005.
Is there a engine recall for the 2005 Nissan Murano?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Nissan Murano concerns the engine: 09V169000.

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.