2003 Nissan Murano Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

Transmission and motor problems at 129 000 miles. Too expensive to fix both problems. Transmission cannot be repaired. It is disposable. Have to buy new transmission and valves are worn on motor already. Too expensive to fix. 1400. For each valve. Very disturbing

I have a 2003 Murano. I have replaced (twice) both hubs on the front. I have replaced the valve covers. I have replaced three coils. Now I get to invest another $1000.00 to replace three 02 sensors. Now the AC is gone...It started about 135,000 miles.....If you check the oil, after hours, you MUST use a flashlight in order to see the opening in the block for alignment. No dipstick tube..DON'T BUY ONE. OTHERS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEMS..

Simple maintenance like a tune up is very pricey especially for the year that it is. It also has a few recalls on it also. I feel as though it is pretty comfortable and spacious inside.

We purchased a 2003 Nissan, Murano brand new. We initially had problems with the alternator twice before the issued a recall. We also had problems with the digital clock running about 2-3 minutes fast per month. Nissan took a page out of GM and Ford's 1980s customer service manual and told us a digital clock running 24 to 36 minutes fast per year was within normal operating range. The sun visors also don't stay put and will just fall down making them a driving hazard. But Nissan refused to issue a recall and forced customers to pay $400 to replace them. The vinyl on the sides of the seats breaks down easily like pretty much all Nissan/Infiniti products. Here's the kicker for Nissan products they have a software issue that causes the check engine light to go on somewhere between 80k-110k miles. The software issue sends out a false code saying the pre catalytic converters are bad when they are not. This makes it difficult to get your car smog checked as the light comes on after the computer codes are cleared but before you get it smog checked. When you finally do get the car smog checked it passes with no problems, hence the bogus computer code. This is a problem on all Nissan 3.5l engines. Happened on an Infiniti I30 I owned too. I would say this car is okay up to 80k miles, then dump it and get yourself a Chevy.

My vehicle has small, minor issues. I have to use mid-grade gas. Also, in the winter, I have to wait for it to warm up. I currently do not have any air so I usually do not drive until after 7pm. The car is rather comfortable. The rear seats recline for additional comfort for passengers. There is a sunroof. Very spacious.

It's good car when it comes to going up the street or short distances but it sucks to go longer distances. Still I would recommend, IT like it's comfy if you are looking cornice interior I'd say this car is for you but if you're looking to take road trips I'd say keep looking.

Drives okay but seems to need replacement sensors fairly often. It's isn't as good on gas as it was when it was new. However it still looks great. I would buy another one because of my. Successful experience. I also recommend regular check ups and oil changes.

It's great on gas. Has very comfortable seating also has heated seating as well. I love how smooth it drives and the sunroof. It has a great surround sound radio. Its navy blue so I definitely love the color. It has a nice size trunk and a nice size back seat.