2006 Nissan Murano Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Murano years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 24 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 803 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Nissan Murano. That ranks 2nd out of 24 Murano model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is seats (402 complaints, 50%), typically at around 68,000 miles. Complaints mention 13 crashes, 2 fires, 14 injuries. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
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- 803owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 13complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Nissan Murano problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats problems | 402 | 50% | 68,000 | “driver seat” (42%) | $1,550 |
| Visibility problems | 150 | 19% | 50,000 | “sun visor” (65%) | $610 |
| Power Train | 43 | 5% | 93,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 38 | 5% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 30 | 4% | 121,022 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 29 | 4% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 26 | 3% | 109,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 24 | 3% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 23 | 3% | 119,994 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 21 | 3% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 21 | 3% | 63,715 | — | — |
| Structure | 21 | 3% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 19 | 2% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 11 | 1% | 48,900 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 1% | 123,900 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 8 | 1% | 58,950 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 1% | 26,587 | — | — |
| Equipment | 7 | 1% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 7 | 1% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 5 | 1% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 2 | 0% | 77,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 0% | 60,150 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 0% | 44,292 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 0% | 77,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 0% | 136,000 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Nissan Murano recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: Nissan is recalling 362,891 my 2003-2007 murano vehicles. The intake air ducts, which are connected to the intermediate resonator in the air intake system of the engine, may separate from the resonator with engine movement. This separation occurs due to the premature aging of the material used in the intake air ducts which causes excessive shrinking.
Risk: Engine may stall increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace/repair the appropriate components free of charge. The recall began on september 24, 2009. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Steering:column locking:anti-theft device
Problem: Certain sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 114, "theft protection." during an inspection of some vehicles at the assembly plant, it was found that the steering wheel was locked with the ignition knob in the "off" position but the vehicle transmission not being in the "park" position.
Risk: If the key is turned to the "off" position without the transmission being in the "park" position, it is possible that the steering wheel can lock when turned to the right.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering wheel lock assembly free of charge. The recall began on december 18, 2006. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Seat belts:rear/other
Problem: On some sport utility vehicles, in certain high speed frontal crashes, the webbing of a rear outboard seat belt may contact the rear seat back hinge where it can be cut by the sharp edge of the metal portion of the hinge.
Risk: If the webbing is completely separated, it can increase the risk of injury to an occupant in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install protectors over the webbing of the rear seat belts. The recall began on march 20, 2006. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Problem: 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.
Risk: A punctured tank could increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Driver seat anchor failure (PE08065) — opened Nov 18, 2008, closed Jul 2, 2009.
- Fuel tank punctures from road debris (PE05050) — opened Sep 13, 2005, closed Jan 31, 2006, led to recall 06V003000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
drivers seat is not sitting right almost seems like it came unhinged. driving on a short distance Trip I noticed that every time I needed to turn and it the road was windy I could smell fuel and it seems like I was loosing gas as I was driving like it was punchard or spilling some how.. I'm no…
Have 3 lights on Dash ABS, AWD, and Brake. Had the vehicle diagnosed, And was told it is the ABS module. Shouldn't this be covered as a safety issue.
I have a 2006 Nissan Murano and the rear subframe is having premature heavy rust causing the rear wheels to camber inwards. I noticed that 90% or the Murano around this year are concerned and it creates a extremely dangerous road safety issue Nissan should recall these car equipped with this…
The rear subframe has been rotting for some time before being discovered. The driver side sway bar link in the rear has broken. joint points are ready to break as well. Tires leaning inwards. The contact stated that the manufacturer has not provided any assistance for this vehicle or for the one…
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? -Front Driver Seat and the rear subframe. Yes How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? -Seat moves around while driving. The subframe is bad, which if it broke could be dangerous. Has…
Other Nissan Murano years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Murano | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 Murano | 22 | 2 |
| 2024 Murano | 5 | 1 |
| 2023 Murano | 8 | 0 |
| 2022 Murano | 6 | 0 |
| 2021 Murano | 17 | 0 |
| 2020 Murano | 44 | 2 |
| 2019 Murano | 43 | 1 |
| 2018 Murano | 113 | 2 |
| 2017 Murano | 107 | 3 |
| 2016 Murano | 107 | 5 |
| 2015 Murano | 204 | 5 |
| 2014 Murano | 145 | 1 |
| 2013 Murano | 74 | 1 |
| 2012 Murano | 135 | 1 |
| 2011 Murano | 148 | 0 |
| 2010 Murano | 193 | 0 |
| 2009 Murano | 635 | 4 |
| 2008 Murano | 5 | 1 |
| 2007 Murano | 676 | 2 |
| 2006 | 803 | 4 |
| 2005 Murano | 987 | 6 |
| 2004 Murano | 678 | 4 |
| 2003 Murano | 800 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Nissan Murano?
Owners most often report seats, visibility, power train problems. The top one, seats, accounts for 402 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Nissan Murano?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Nissan Murano a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Murano model years, the 2006 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.