Overview & Reviews

Not satisfied with the current crop of crossover SUVs? Nissan rolls out the newest car-based SUV, the Murano. It boasts a powerful V6 engine and distinctive styling.

• Very good use of interior space, unique styling inside and out, smooth and powerful engine.

• No third-row seating, SE model rides harshly, gets pricey with options.

User Reviews:

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  CVT - 2003 Nissan Murano
  By ginac - December 8 - 6:50 pm

  The transmission went out on our murano at 100,000 miles. Just as the warranty was up. we had to pay $6,000 to replace it and Nissan would not help us in any way. What I am disgusted by is the nonsupport that we received from Nissan. Ive written several letters only to be ignored or told to send my inquiries elsewhere. I will never! purchase another nissan and have already gotten several of our friends to back out of purchasing a nissan. Prior to this, the cat. convertor went out. Luckily this was still under warranty. Since then, weve had a bearing go out in a tire and one of the arms (shocks?) went out-total $1,000. this is an unreliable vehicle for obvious reasons.

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  Before you buy, read this! Trust me! - 2003 Nissan Murano
  By Chopper John - October 28 - 2:00 am

  Before you buy the Murano, test drive it and do this test! I guarantee you probably will think twice about buying the Murano. Go with the salesman and before starting out, roll down the back two windows, all the way down, leaving the front windows and the sunroof CLOSED. Drive past 35mph and LISTEN!!!! What youll experience is the worse case of in-cabin turbulence meaning your eardrums feel like theyre going to explode.

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  Renault is tarnishing Nissans reliability - 2003 Nissan Murano
  By mkh142 - September 28 - 12:12 am

  These Nissans in many respects are Renaults in disguise. Renault has consistently produced unreliable cars for decades and now that they own Nissan, many of Nissans products are suffering. The Nissan Murano looks nice, and has nice features, but it is a reliability disaster as with every other "Renault". They are not designed to last, but instead designed to be "profitable" to the company. Id reccomended not buying and going for a more reliable brand.

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  Morano Falls Short - 2003 Nissan Murano
  By sunlit-copper - August 3 - 2:00 am

  Squeaks, rattles, loose seat, thumping noises, NO satellite radio (but there is a button), exceptionally POOR gas mileage...all adds up to a "faux crossover" for Nissan. Consumers look elsewhere or be forewarned.

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  Nice but poor gas mileage - 2003 Nissan Murano
  By KellyM - May 29 - 2:00 am

  The car is excellent in many respects, but I have two concerns: First, the front seats (cloth) are not comfortable (the angle of the drivers seat is pitched too far forward), and the gas mileage (EPA says 20/24) has averaged about 13 city / 17 highway. Other cars Ive owned have averaged about what EPA estimates, this one is a hayburner.

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  Nice Looking, Lots of Problems - 2003 Nissan Murano
  By Mikecnj - July 28 - 2:00 am

  Nice looking car but has lots of issues. Had to replace altenator at 6,000 miles (a common problem). After getting locked-out numerous times, dealer replaced door harness. Open sunroof makes unbearble interior noise. Currently heat is not adequate and bringing it back to dealer. Goto NissanMurano.org for more info./complaints.

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  Think hard before buying - 2003 Nissan Murano
  By graydonlarrabee - May 21 - 10:00 am

  This car went through make-ready and was delivered by the sales person with a defective computer-control-module for the interior lighting. It took the service deopartmet 2 hours to find what was wrong. The plasma display simply cannot be read in bright sunlight

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  Dont buy it unless you like repair bills - 2003 Nissan Murano
  By tacosauce - April 13 - 3:20 pm

  Its attractive because of the look & I just like the way it "sits". However just like any relationship looks only go so far. 1st off engine noise & road noise is horrible. Problems: It wasnt responding to the accelerator-had to replace the transmission, replaced alternator, replaced oxygen sensor, replaced intake valve solenoid, window fell down into door-replaced power window assembly, replaced transfer case, heated seat switches replaced, replacing rear window wiper requires special Nissan part, waterproofing & trim falling off all over the car, key replacement = $290 for remote+$150 for microchip key. Total repair costs $4,505. Car is garaged,only driven about 9000 miles per year.

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  Nice Car BUT... - 2003 Nissan Murano
  By cherryja - March 17 - 9:00 am

  Overall, this car is a mess. I purchased a Nissan because I thought they were reliable cars. My Murano has been nothing but trouble, I had the car stop on me in the middle of traffic 3 times: 1. alternater 2. transmission (which had to be repaired 3 times) 3. battery. 4. Now I have to pay for a catalytic converter. Nissan did nothing to me make me happy except take my money. Because I drive a great distance to work, I was anticipating a reliable car, instead I got a over priced piece of junk that just looks good on the exterior. I will never buy another Nissan again.

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  When Can I Afford One? - 2003 Nissan Murano
  By RealityCheck - March 2 - 2:00 am

  Cmon, Someone make a SUV like this for an affordable price. 30K plus? for a small SUV. Think Ill get a Seqouia. Atleast there is size with the price