2005 Nissan Murano Fuel System Problems
NHTSA has 32 owner complaints about fuel system problems in the 2005 Nissan Murano, 3% of all 986 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest fuel system complaint count among 21 Murano model years. Median mileage at failure: 44,794 miles.
- Fuel System complaints
- 32
- 3% of 986
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 44,794 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
When 2005 Nissan Murano fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint May 2, 2005, latest May 22, 2021.
Fuel System recalls for the 2005 Nissan Murano
- NHTSA 06V054000Feb 21, 2006Fuel System14,268 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
On certain sport utility vehicles, a fitting for vapor recirculation, which is welded on the fuel tank, may come off the fuel tank because incorrect material was used.
Risk: This could result in the malfunction indicator light in the instrument panel coming on and may result in some fuel leakage. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank with a new one free of charge. The recall began on march 20, 2006. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
- NHTSA 06V003000Jan 10, 2006Fuel System205,000 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
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.
Risk: A punctured tank could increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.
Fuel System complaints by Murano model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2005 Nissan Murano have fuel system problems?
- NHTSA has 32 owner complaints about the fuel system in the 2005 Nissan Murano, 3% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 44,794 miles.
- Which Nissan Murano year has the most fuel system complaints?
- The 2006 Nissan Murano has the most fuel system complaints (44), compared with 32 for the 2005.
- Is there a fuel system recall for the 2005 Nissan Murano?
- Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2005 Nissan Murano concern the fuel system: 06V054000 and 06V003000.