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Used 2003 Nissan Murano Consumer Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Refined fun

kewllewk, 02/25/2003
2003 Nissan Murano SE Fwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
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How can you compare this vehicle to anything else? Well you can't! Nothing even comes close to what the Murano offers. If you love driving cars or spend a lot of time driving, then the Murano is a top choice. I compared over 20 different vehicles from Audi's to Volvo's including 4 door wagons, sedans and SUV's (sorry no vans!). Nothing will give you a better all around package that will satisfy 99% of your wants and needs for the way the average vehicle is used 99% of the time. Great looks, space, performance, exceptional comfort and fantastic design with amazing attention to detail. Take a look and be prepared to be surprised.

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3.75 out of 5 stars

Slightly above average

Rocklander, 09/22/2003
2003 Nissan Murano SL AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
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Don't like CVT transmission at all. Slow acceleration, compared to other SUV like ML 320 or X5. Fuel economy on the highway - 18.5, on average. Rattling doors. Brakes are not adequate to the weight of the vehicle. Long stopping distance.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

CVT Issues

lemonornot?, 09/25/2008
2003 Nissan Murano SL AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
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We bought our Murano less than a year ago at 58k miles. Was looking forward to owning a Murano since they came out in 2003 and prices finally came down to where we could afford one. Well much to our surprise at 65k miles the engine starts to run at 4000 rpm going down the highway one long trip and we literally feel the vehicle losing power and jumping forward. We end up turning around on the highway in the median then can't move at all. COMPLETELY LOST POWER WITH THE GAS PEDAL TO THE FLOOR!!! Thought we were going to be stranded on the highway! Turn engine off/on and it goes by golly. Took it back to dealer and found the transmission had to be replaced, metal in pan. CVT has issues.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great for most, perfect for me.

Murano Matt, 09/23/2003
2003 Nissan Murano SL AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
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Great looks, great ride, extraordinary CVT transmission. This is a drivers SUV, the first one I have ever driven, you can take a corner like a sports sedan without being pushed tward the outside door. Quality and refinedment inside the vehicle is top notch leather or cloth. But the real plus here is the transmission. The CVT is incredable, so smooth and powerful. The transmission does all the work so the engine never revs hard resulting in an overall quiet ride. The Murano is very functional with a ton of room inside. To sum it up the Murano is fast and functional for an SUV. Rather than being half car half truck IT IS HALF CAR HALF SUV.

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3 out of 5 stars

Don't buy it unless you like repair bills

tacosauce, 07/23/2010
2003 Nissan Murano SE AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
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It's 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 wasn't 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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