Check Engine Light On problems of the 2005 Nissan Murano

Six problems related to check engine light on have been reported for the 2005 Nissan Murano. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Nissan Murano based on all problems reported for the 2005 Murano.

1 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 03/31/2016

The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Murano. While driving 20 mph, the vehicle felt sluggish as if it would stall. The check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 155,000.

2 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 01/06/2015

The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Murano. While driving at approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle restarted after several attempts. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that the left and right cam shaft position sensors and the engine crank shaft position sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was made aware of NHTSA campaign number: 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 128,000.

3 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 08/08/2013

The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the vehicle stalled as the brake light and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that they could not diagnose the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 92,000.

4 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 04/25/2012

The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Murano. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled after the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed the intake air duct needed to be replaced. No repairs were made to the vehicle and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage 105,000.

5 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 04/29/2010

2005 Nissan Murano taken in to Nissan of gastonia on 4/27/10 to have the air intake recall corrected. Mileage is about 52,000 miles. On 4/29/10, my check engine light came on and immediately had trouble with delayed starting. Code p0345 camshaft position sensor a bank 2 circuit malfunction. Called dealership and made appointment for their next available date 5/4/10 and took it in to be looked at. Service manager felt quite certain that they had left something unplugged. He came back to me 1 hour later to advise that I needed a new camshaft position sensor. It cost me $247 to replace the sensor. Too many issues with this sensor on line on Nissan recalls for this not to be a safety concern on the 05 Muranos' too.

6 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 08/05/2005

The current description has to do with mechanical defects: I leased a brand new 2005 Nissan Murano in April 2005, and in August of that year the car had major mechanical malfunctions that included: abs light came on , internal failure of abs actuator, and right front abs sensor, engine probelms with loss of power, and acceleration . Nono current through pin connectors. Had to replace ecm. Engine light came on , internal failure to throttle body, all wheel drive light came on. They replaced the alternator, I also had internal failure of a/c amplifier. My car was in the shop from 8/5/05 - 9/13/05 a total of 39 days! I called Nissan about complying with the lemon law and to now they have declined to cooperate. I am currently seeking legal representation in this matter.




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