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Used 2003 Nissan Murano Consumer Reviews

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4.75 out of 5 stars

170,000 in 6 yrs & still going strong!

Susan , 10/19/2009
2003 Nissan Murano SE Fwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
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I was really surprised to read of the problems that others have had with their 2003 Murano. With 170,000+ miles on mine, of course I've had to replace normal wear-out parts, do the brakes, etc, Also had to replace front strut sleeves, but that is the only problem that I have had in 170,000 miles. Love the transmission and I have always done as my salesman advised, "Come to a COMPLETE stop before shifting from reverse to drive - no rolling shifts!" I like mine so much that when I get another 50,000 miles on her (about 1 1/2 years for me), I'm going to get another Murano. I do wish that the back window rolled down, though.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Good Vehicle But Not Great

das, 12/20/2002
2003 Nissan Murano SL AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
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Pros: Good workmanship, Good steering, Nice size, OK ride Cons: Engine Sound, Vibration through gas pedal, Large expansive dash - like a mini van, Costly by the time you add options.

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5 out of 5 stars

Nissan Murano Review

easydriver, 12/19/2002
2003 Nissan Murano SL AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
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I've driven nearly all of the vehicles in this class: Mercedes M Class, Acura MDX, Toyota Highlander, 4Runner, RX300. Pilot, Envoy, Trailblazer, Grand Cherokee, Rover, etc. and rate the Murano the best overall vehicle in this class regardless of cost. You owe it to yourself to drive this one if you are considering a civilized SUV that is beautiful, functional, gets great fuel mileage. It's a roomy as a Pilot, drives more like a car and sets a new standard for this class of vehicle.

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3.5 out of 5 stars

CVT problems

d l stough, 03/03/2009
2003 Nissan Murano SL AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
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Replaced transmission with 78000 miles,now experiencing problems with second transmission when it snows and only when it snows, the transmission sputters and shuts down, let the car sit for two hours and it is ok very dangerous when driving

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4 out of 5 stars

Bought Brand New 2003

abou7alab@gmail.com, 11/23/2009
2003 Nissan Murano SL Fwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
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Hi, I bought this car Brand new few days after came out in the market it was a WOW everywhere. I had some problems but thanks God I got the extended warranty when I first bought. biggest problem is LOSS of Power when taking off or accelerating I told the dealer few times but couldn't find the problem, I took it to another dealer they change the o2 sensor and the catalytic converter. all was under warranty it ran me another 20000 miles but now I am facing the same problem. OIL LEAK from the engine, rattling noises from parts inside cabin. cup holders are easy broken. changed visor clips 3 times, change pedal distance adjuster under warranty. cheap leather cracked everywhere

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