2005 Nissan Murano Recall List
6 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for the 2005 Nissan Murano, affecting engine, steering, fuel system, and seat belts. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Nissan dealer.
- Recall campaigns
- 6
- Do Not Drive
- 0
- Park Outside
- 0
- Over-the-air fixes
- 0
- Latest report
- May 19, 2009
- Owner complaints
- 986
All 2005 Nissan Murano recalls
Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA’s own wording.
- 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.
- NHTSA 06V401000Oct 20, 2006Steering67,014 vehicles
Steering:column locking:anti-theft device
Certain sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 114, "theft protection." during an inspection of some vehicles at the assembly plant, it was found that the steering wheel was locked with the ignition knob in the "off" position but the vehicle transmission not being in the "park" position.
Risk: If the key is turned to the "off" position without the transmission being in the "park" position, it is possible that the steering wheel can lock when turned to the right.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering wheel lock assembly free of charge. The recall began on december 18, 2006. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
- 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 06V048000Feb 13, 2006Seat Belts203,000 vehicles
Seat belts:rear/other
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.
Risk: If the webbing is completely separated, it can increase the risk of injury to an occupant in a crash.
Remedy: 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Frequently asked questions
- How many recalls does the 2005 Nissan Murano have?
- NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2005 Nissan Murano, covering engine, steering, fuel system, seat belts, and electrical system.
- Are 2005 Nissan Murano recall repairs free?
- Yes. Under U.S. law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls free of charge at authorized dealers, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had. Use the VIN check to see which campaigns are still open on a specific car.
- What is the most recent recall on the 2005 Nissan Murano?
- The most recent campaign is NHTSA 09V169000, reported May 19, 2009, concerning the engine.