Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (fuel pump, injectors, fuel tank, hybrid and EV propulsion).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2005 Nissan Murano owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Got service engine soon error code on monitor with temporary loss of power on the road on 2005 Nissan Murano (54000 miles). Looking at internet I found that this is consistent problem for this car just like other Nissan cars of this period (xterra, pathfinder). This is related to fuel sensor error with p0463 code which is unusual for any cars. Estimated cost of repair is about $600 to $ 800. I think Nissan should recall or at least partially compensate owners. I was also asked to replace power steering high pressure hose a few years ago that costs about $ 1000/=. All these are safety issues as it can stop car on road at any time. I request and encourage others to inform NHTSA and Nissan if such problem arises.
Several times while driving on city streets the car would shut down completely, with no warning had to get towed. While in drive-through car shut down but a delay then restarted. Bought new battery, alternator and got a tune-up. Currently the car will not go in backwards.
Fuel sensor says car is on empty but will never fill up past 1/2 tank. Alternator is out now & bad vibration when driving between 60-70mph so could possibly be u joint considering everything else has been done that would correct a vibration
Vehicle shutdown while driving in the middle of the road while using a new battery. Fuel pump not reading fuel tank. Vehicle stalls specially whenever acceleration starts after stopping.
No electrical works in this car. He may be driving and it just stalls. He pulls over for a couple of minutes and tries to go and it just keeps dying.
Incident: 2005 Nissan Murano purchased on July 5, 2005 from collins Nissan in indianapolis, indiana. Vehicle id # [redacted] I was driving west on interstate 86 through ny state on the morning of August 1, 2005 . A few miles west of corning, ny I noticed the smell of gas. Stopped at a rest area and noticed gas leaking on the parking lot. I proceeded to jamestown, ny (50 miles) to take the car to the closest Nissan dealer.. Signature Nissan [phone] discovered that something had gone through the gas tank and I would need to replace it. He showed me how the gas tank drops down and has a smooth unprotected surface facing forward where (what ever it was that hit the tank) went through the plastic surface. I delivered the damaged gas tank to collins Nissan and it is being held at there service department for further inspection... …
Tl* - the contact called regarding a 2005 Nissan Murano. The contact stated there were strong gas fumes coming from the vehicle. The gas fumes would fill the garage. The contact took the vehicle to the Nissan dealer and the fuel system was replaced. The contact stated that the smell gas fumes continued. The contact received a recall for the fuel system in April 2006. The failure mileage was 16,000. The fuel system was replaced again. The dealer also added fuel tank protectors. The contact continued to smell gas fumes. In January 2007, the contact took the vehicle back to the dealer because of the gas fumes. The dealer replaced the evaporator canister because they found gas in it. The failure mileage was 27,000. The contact was told this was the reason for the gas fumes. The contact stated that when she returned home she saw some type of tar sealant around the fuel tank assembly. …
In March 2013, a Nissan dealership replaced the fuel sensors and a related amplifier because the "service engine soon" went on and the diagnostic codes specified a fuel sensor problem (I paid between $1000-1500). About a year later, the fuel sensor light went on again, the fuel gauge intermittently shows empty even when the tank is more than one-half full, and the "miles to empty" gauge periodically goes to zero and then rebounds to the substantial number of miles left. The Nissan dealer states that the diagnostic code shows a problem in a "past cycle" and they do not have an onboard diagnostic tool. I'm unsure what's going to happen next -- but it sounds to me like there should have been a recall (other Nissan models had recalls because of fuel sensor problems).
Tl contact owns a 2005 Nissan Murano. While driving at any speed the fuel sensor became defective and the universal joints were covered with rust. The contact stated that the fuel sensor displayed that there was gasoline in the vehicle but then the sensor would display that it was empty. The contact spoke with the dealer who stated that there were no recalls for the defective parts and that the contact would be responsible for the repair cost which was $500. The cost for the universal joints was $280. The warranty was no longer valid. The vehicle was not repaired when the complaint was filed. The failure mileages were 160000. The current mileages were 170000. The VIN was not available.
Tl contact owns a 2005 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds over a bump, the sun visor would fall down without assistance. The sun visor would remain in an upward position when secured with velcro straps. In addition, the passenger side air bag sensor would not function. While dispensing fuel the automatic nozzle clicked off continuously. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number 06V003000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly). The VIN was not included in the recall. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
On certain sport utility vehicles, a fitting for vapor recirculation, which is welded on the fuel tank, May come off the fuel tank because incorrect material was used.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank with a new one free of charge. The recall began on March 20, 2006. Owners May contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
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.
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 investigations
Fuel tank punctures from road debris
Odi opened a preliminary evaluation based on four vehicle owner questionnaires (voq's) indicating that the fuel tanks werepunctured by road debris under normal, non off-road driving conditions.as of November 30, 2005, the complaint total increased to 12.Nissan supplied odi with 31 complaints of fuel tank punctures, including 26 not previously known to odi from the voq records.
Fuel System complaints in other Murano years
Frequently asked questions
How common are fuel system problems on the 2005 Nissan Murano?
NHTSA has 33 complaints about the fuel & propulsion system of the 2005 Nissan Murano, 3% of the model year's 987 complaints. The component named most often is storage › tank assembly (16 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2005 Nissan Murano fuel system problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 06V-054 (tank assembly, Feb 21, 2006); NHTSA recall 06V-003 (tank assembly, Jan 10, 2006). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2005 Nissan Murano fuel system problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 52,000 miles, and 42% before 25,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.