By accessing this website, you acknowledge that Edmunds and its third party business partners may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to collect information about you and your interactions with the website as described in our
Privacy Statement, and you agree that your use of the website is subject to our
Visitor Agreement.
Comments
As far as improvements I would like: cabin noise from engine/tires is loud in 05; A/C seems rather impotent...otherwise 21.5 level roads at 70mph with A/C on which is not bad.
It drives *much* better without the engine rocking back and forth. The vibration I was experiencing before is now gone - car is smooth under hard acceleration now. Hope the other mounts hold, so I don't have to spend a grand to replace them.
Nissan need to do a better job on quality - for a vehicle this age to need motor mount replaced is no fun.
The bottom tail light works, but when you apply the brake the light, the light does not get brighter.
How do I get to the bulb ?
Thanks
Earlier this week I took the '03 to get inspected and it failed emissions testing. The person at the inspection station said cars manufactured after a certain date (into which my Murano falls)are mandated to pass emissions testing for at least 8 years after manufacture. Does anyone know if this is true? I looked in my Owner's manual and was referred to the supplemental manual which had a lot of legalspeak which didn't really answer the question. In any case, it's going to the dealer for a free fix, since despite their assurances that the car was "like new" when I picked it up after service last time, I still need to add at least a quart of oil between changes, on a four year old, well maintained vehicle.
Thanks
Tom
My 2003 Murano had the same problem as you describe. I just took it in to the dealer to have the problem fixed. My dealer is covering it, since I had the car in for the same problem while under warranty. Dealer supposedly ordered parts at that time, but never called me back to fix the problem.
Nissan published a service bulletin on this.
http://www.nissanhelp.com/Bulletins/Murano/2003/3.htm
Service Bulletin Num : 05043
Date of Bulletin: JUN 1, 2005 View Document
Component: BODY: INTERIOR: SEATS
Summary: 2003-2005 NISSAN MURANO; DRIVERS SEAT NOISE AND / OR ROCKS BACK AND FORTH
I have the same year, and same mileage as your Murano. Just wondering if you had noticed any noises or issues with motor mounts ?
I did not buy an extended warranty. I really like the Murano. Consumer Reports, reports the newer Murano's have even a better repair record and less problems than the 2003. Considering buying a new one, and getting rid of the 2003
Could they have messed things up when they replaced the motor mount? I suspose the engine/some wires have to be removed to replace the motor mount and something might have gotten loose in that process. Anything I should re-check? like spark plug wires and anything else?
I'm with you,I'd like to know the stats on monies paid out compared to taken in from warrantees.I know the one I purchased is worthless.Stupid me,this is the 2nd time I've been suckered in by extended warrantees. Never again!
Below there is a Security+Plus Components Coverage Chart which tells you what is covered and what is not by plan.
Hope this helps.
It just told me you misspelled homeouner but didn't offer a correct spelling so I guess you may have a point.
tidester, host
SUVs and Smart Shopper
"homeowner", well, that is fine with me. I want this forum to be honest and true, not full of "sqeeks" (squeaks) and complaints that a dealer/service guy can answer in a few seconds. This forum should consist of CONSTANT and MAJOR problems such as the original TPS failures and the gas tank protector situation.
As far as warranty policies are concerned, Nissan's Gold is the best...and when you buy it you can NEGOTIATE that if there is a problem, the diagnostics are FREE, not on your check...this is real, trust me. Thank you, homeourner, for the advice...any warranty beyond pure Nissan is junk. You are correct. JB
As for Platinum, which "gives you Gold items plus coverage of almost all assemblies of your vehicle" (what is that, one wonders?), I also see A/C compressor and fuel pump are not mentioned and exhaust system, hinges, locks, brake linings are excluded..as I guess that is wear and tear. The price IS negotiable..I have in writing a "repeat customer price" of $1495 for 7 yr from in-service date or 100,000 miles on odometer (currently have 31,000 at 33 months) and 0 deductible. (Have 4 Nissans from this dealer...regular price quoted as $1,944). With a simple window motor replacement running $700, I can't imagine going without a warranty. What thinks the group?
I made the error in the first plsce. thats what the spell check is for.
I think you mean 2004....
"smoke" briefly on startup at around 24,000 miles. i took the vehicle to the dealer it came from but nothing could be found. over the next 20,000 miles it went to the dealer for almost every recall on the vehicle(alternator, fuel pump,etc.)the dealer didn't want to ever note it on the account that it was smoking occasionally also, said it would hurt the resale if documented. all oil changes were performed when necessary. at around 46,000 miles it began to smoke very badly... the dealer then told me it had sludge in the motor and needed a new motor.i then asked if they could flush the motor, the service dept told me they could, but it wouldn't do any good and i stood the possibility of oil sludge debris plugging the motor and causing it to lock up after the flush...so i declined. they
said to bring the oil change receipts in and they would have nissan
warranty the motor it was probably damaged from the person who owned it before me.
after gathering all the oil change receipts, the cars check engine light came on and had a loss of power with strong motor vibration and noise. stopped at a jiffy lube on the way to the dealer to have them check the oil level, they said it was fine. car still smoked badly at this point. dropped the car off. dealer called back and said they knew the problem-no oil in the motor. i said that is not correct i had it checked on the way. he said well what i mean is, is that most of the oil is trapped in the #5 cylinder due to the motor being sludged. i then left the car for nissan north america to give them the go-ahead to warranty the motor. the next month was a constant run-around from the dealer and NNA until they finally denied me 4 weeks later due to a "lack of maintenance" 3 more months passed with the vehicle at the dealer while i initiated a lawsuit. after 4 months of a rental truck $4200.00) i called the dealer last week to see if they would flush the motor. they said yes, no problem. i picked the car up last week and he told me it would run "rough" till all the oil that was trapped in the cylinders burned out. (this sounds Crazy!)there is absolutely no smoke at all now but it does run rough, at idle and mainly if your coasting between 40 and 50 mph at around 1400-1500 r.p.m. and give it gas the steering wheel and car vibrate very hard. the a/c being off seems to increase that range to a higher starting point. saw a snap-on scanner hooked up to it and it said"random misfire". also the engine load on it at idle with a/c on was around 27% percent i believe on that scanner. there seems to be a significant loss of power also. i had the tires rotated and alignment today, did not help! i then also changed the front three spark plugs today, my wife seems to think it helped a little but i cant tell. i cant get to the back three. i suddenly feel like the dealer is putting the screws to me, but cant figure out why?? oil trapped in the cylinders??? he said give it a while(but couldn't tell me how long before it would run right). for them to tell me 4 months ago it needed a new motor, to it now not smoking at all is a mystery..... the check engine light is on constant from start-up till i pass 3500 r.p.m.'s then it flashes constantly. what should i check next? any advice??
tidester, host
SUVs and Smart Shopper