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#BS-2004-NISMUR-2E1F

2004 Nissan Murano

Based on reports from 850 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
850
Crashes
24
Fires
8
Recalls
4
TSBs
89
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 850 complaints, 24 crashes, 8 fires, and 4 recalls. Complaint rate is 2.3x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

door handle broke

37 complaints • Severity 7.7/10

$X,XXX
2

transmission failure

11 complaints • Severity 9.8/10

$X,XXX
3

engine failure due to faulty catalytic converter

3 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the VisibilityHIGH

131 owners reported visibility issues — failures commonly reported around 75K miles.

!Inspect the SeatsMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

108
0–30K
132
30–60K
188
60–90K
123
90–120K
88
120–150K
67
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (188 reports) • Median: 75K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Visibility (131 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Visibility131 (15%)
Seats92 (11%)
Drivetrain88 (10%)
Engine64 (8%)
Electrical62 (7%)
Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator48 (6%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission48 (6%)
Latches & Locks45 (5%)

2004 Nissan Murano: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Visibility Issues

Visibility complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2004 Nissan Murano, with 131 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 75,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 75K-mile mark.

Seats Issues

Seats complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2004 Nissan Murano, with 92 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seats-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2004 Nissan Murano, with 88 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2004 Nissan Murano, with 64 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

1
03
39
04
57
05
32
06
24
07
69
08
88
09
113
10
67
11
44
12
40
13
79
14
49
15
47
16
17
17
24
18
18
19
22
20
9
21
3
22
1
23
4
24
3
25

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2004 Nissan Murano. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (4 recalls)

05V319000Aug 2005

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.

06V003000Mar 2006

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.

06V048000Mar 2006

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.

09V169000Aug 2009

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Nissan Murano is the 2015 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.

2004 Nissan Murano vs. Class Average (Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD)

This vehicle

850

Class avg

375

2.3x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical sport utility vehicle - 2wd vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 850 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2004 Nissan Murano: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Nissan Murano?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2004 Nissan Murano is related to the visibility, with 131 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2004 Nissan Murano reliable?
The 2004 Nissan Murano has 850 complaints, 24 crash reports, and 8 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 2.3x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2004 Nissan Murano problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2004 Nissan Murano have any recalls?
Yes, the 2004 Nissan Murano has 4 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Nissan Murano problems start?
Based on 706 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 75,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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