2004 Nissan Murano SE FWD
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- Photo: 2005 Nissan Murano, Front Right, 09-06-2021 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Nissan Murano 20090531 front by M 93, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2003 Ford Explorer & 2006 Nissan Murano USDM (51975046369) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Nissan Murano side 20070521 by Rudolf Stricker, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Nissan Murano 20090531 rear by M 93, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2004 Nissan Murano SE FWD is a 245-hp 3.5-liter V6 SUV with a xtronic cvt and front-wheel drive. It starts at $29,250 MSRP.
It makes 245 horsepower.
The Murano measures 187.6 inches long on a 111.2-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $29,250 ($50,324 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.5L DOHC 24-Valve V6 (VQ35DE) |
| Displacement | 3.5 L |
| Horsepower | 245 hp |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent, cradle-type front subframe |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Vented disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Vented disc |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 187.6 in |
| Width | 74 in |
| Height | 66.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.2 in |
| Ground Clearance | 7 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 2004 Nissan Murano SE FWD with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (15.1 % risk) |
Recalls
4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2004 Nissan MURANO. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
May 19, 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.
Consequence: ENGINE MAY STALL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE/REPAIR THE APPROPRIATE COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
NHTSA campaign 09V169000
Feb 13, 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.
Consequence: IF THE WEBBING IS COMPLETELY SEPARATED, IT CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL PROTECTORS OVER THE WEBBING OF THE REAR SEAT BELTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
NHTSA campaign 06V048000
Jan 10, 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.
Consequence: A PUNCTURED TANK COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL PROTECTORS IN FRONT OF THE TANK FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
NHTSA campaign 06V003000
Jul 14, 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.
Consequence: IF THIS HAPPENS, THE CHARGER WARNING AND BRAKE WARNING LAMPS WILL IMMEDIATELY COME ON AND THE BATTERY WILL BEGIN TO DISCHARGE. AFTER A SHORT TIME, THE ENGINE WILL GO INTO A "FALL SAFE" CONDITION WHICH WILL LIMIT VEHICLE SPEED. THE ENGINE WILL STOP RUNNING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR WITH A NEW VERSION WHICH HAS BEEN MODIFIED TO PREVENT MOVEMENT OF THE COIL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
NHTSA campaign 05V319000
678 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2004 Nissan MURANO
Owner Complaints
678 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2004 Nissan MURANO (14 mention a crash, 6 a fire, 18 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Power Train | 143 |
| Visibility | 124 |
| Electrical System | 110 |
| Seats | 94 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 48 |
| Engine | 44 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2004 NISSAN MURANO. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.