2003 Nissan Murano Nissan Murano 2003

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2003 Nissan Murano repairs by problem area

Engine (38%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (30%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (11%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (4%)

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2003 Nissan Murano electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (14%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (23%)

< $100 (55%)

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Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Nissan Murano

Engine not specified

89000 mi The power windows got a little balky in 2008 (never repaired). the CD player wouldn’t play CDs when it got extremely cold in WI (began in 2005). 

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2003 Nissan Murano 4dr SUV

245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD

58000 mi

US $602
Driver side power window stopped 1/2 down the side tracks and would not operate thereafter. Window motor "shorted out" and was replaced. Trip reset button operates very poorly or not at all. I use everyday, so very annoying. If I keeping pressing it long enough, the button will make contact and the trip meter will reset to -0-. Part had to be ordered. 
67300 mi

US $1339
Replaced trip reset button. 
132000 mi starter bendix or flywheel 
83700 mi

US $640
Electrical door lock(s) failed 
35941 mi Tire Pressure Monitor light intermittently on when all tires have proper pressure. Bad sensor replaced. 
38396 mi Driver's door locks on its own when vehicle is wet. Door latch assy replaced. 
75000 mi

US $183
low on refrigerant, o-rings leaking 
86000 mi

US $1032
driver's seat messed up, some regular maintenance 

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2003 Nissan Murano 4dr SUV

245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD

123000 mi

US $29
Added Freon. Still not cooling interior. 
35 mi Warranty repair: digital clock running a few minutes "fast" every month. It couldn't be adjusted, only replaced. Factory recall on alternator; replaced under warranty; may not charge battery and disable vehicle. Performed under warranty, no charge. 
108000 mi

US $80
Battery replaced 
65100 mi

C $45
drivers side fog lamp failed & bulb replaced 
125860 mi

C $400
Alternator failed 
126160 mi Alternator failure after 100,000 km and 10 years 
99200 mi

C $1500
replace alternator 
66000 mi

US $390
Shift Lock control unit assembly replaced. Part cost $212.92- Labor 179.93 
92000 mi Key would not open gas cap door. I have glued a wood stick to the door so it will not close/lock, until I can take it to my shop to have the lock disabled. To repair will cost over $300, or $65 to disable the locking device. 
113000 mi

US $493
Replace Drivers side window motor. 
133000 mi

US $200
No cooling. Recharged. Need to replace the leaking AC compressor 
62000 mi

C $30
New cd player required. 
66960 mi

C $81
Power lock replaced on driver door. 

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2003 Nissan Murano Electrical Problems

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