Just received my April 2004 Consumer Report's annual Car review and apparently, there were enough Muranos sold in 2003 to make the reliability list. Here are the results. The Murano had all solid reds (few problems, excellent) except for Body Integrity and Body Hardware. Both were half reds (better than average). This rating is almost identical to the Honda Pilot (only one half red for Body Integrity.)
On the 2004 reliability predictions, the Murano is listed right after the Honda Pilot (10th and 11th out of 34) The Land Cruiser was first followed by the Highlander, FX, RX330, MDX 4runner, Pathfinder, Montero, Montero Sport.
On the individual review, Reliability is half red, Satisfaction is a sold red and Depreciation is N/A. (Pretty good.)
Consumer report says "The Murano is one of the better SUV's we've tested. Its powerful 3.5-lite V6 is mated to a CVT, delivering strong performance and respectable fuel economy. Handling is responsive, secure, and forgiving with optional stability control. A stiff and noisy ride is a significant drawback. The front seats are fairly comfortable and the interior is stylishly dressed, but the trim doesn't provide the rich feel one expects in this price class. Although access is easy and seating is roomy, cargo space is limited. First-year reliability has been above average. However, due to a steering defect, we don't recommend the Murano."
I personally do not know where they got the noisy ride from and I have not experienced the steering problem.
Overall, owners seem to be happy with their choice, including me! Most of the responses were from 2003 owners. I have a 04, and I intend on responding to CR annual questionnaire.
On the 2004 reliability predictions, the Murano is listed right after the Honda Pilot (10th and 11th out of 34) The Land Cruiser was first followed by the Highlander, FX, RX330, MDX 4runner, Pathfinder, Montero, Montero Sport.
On the individual review, Reliability is half red, Satisfaction is a sold red and Depreciation is N/A. (Pretty good.)
Consumer report says "The Murano is one of the better SUV's we've tested. Its powerful 3.5-lite V6 is mated to a CVT, delivering strong performance and respectable fuel economy. Handling is responsive, secure, and forgiving with optional stability control. A stiff and noisy ride is a significant drawback. The front seats are fairly comfortable and the interior is stylishly dressed, but the trim doesn't provide the rich feel one expects in this price class. Although access is easy and seating is roomy, cargo space is limited. First-year reliability has been above average. However, due to a steering defect, we don't recommend the Murano."
I personally do not know where they got the noisy ride from and I have not experienced the steering problem.
Overall, owners seem to be happy with their choice, including me! Most of the responses were from 2003 owners. I have a 04, and I intend on responding to CR annual questionnaire.