Most common 2006 Nissan Murano problems
Share of the 803 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Nissan Murano complaints by model year
Best Murano years: 2022, 2023, 2021. Years to avoid: 2015, 2025, 2005, 2003, 2006. Compare all years →
2006 Nissan Murano recalls (4)
Engine and engine cooling
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.
Remedy: 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
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…
Remedy: 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
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.
Remedy: 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
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 defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 2 possible defects involving the 2006 Nissan Murano:
Driver seat anchor failure
This investigation concerns structural failure of the anchor/bracket on the left rear side of the driver's seat.the concern is that such failures May alter the driver's seated position so as to reduce effectiveness of the occupant protection system or potentially compromise vehicle control.failure of the subject anchor bracket results from metal fatigue and causes rearward tilting of the driver's seat.these failures…
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.
What 2006 Nissan Murano owners say
Seats all 402 →
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 the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? -No, my husband is my mechanic Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? - No Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? -No. They seat was like that when we bought the car in 2021. The subframe was noticed last night.
My drivers side seat started wobbling and it feels dangerous in case of any kind of crash. The other day I pulled into driveway and heard a pop and the side where the buttons are popped out and I cannot find one of them. The part where the buttons for seat adjustment just fell out and I pushed back but still afraid in case of collision. I have read on plenty of forums where the seat frame breaks. I am older and I cant afford to fix it but I am afraid to drive it
Windows, wipers & sunroof all 179 →
I have a 2006 Nissan Murano and for the past several months the driver side "sun visor" has failed to stay in the up position. This is a serious safety issue as while driving the visor drops down and obstructs the view of the driver! I have been to the dealer and was told that this was a systemic issue on all Nissan Murano's and that they have had literally hundreds of complaints. They told me that it was not under warranty and "should have been a recall item" due to the serious safety risk! They were sympathetic to the issue but unwilling to replace the visor without charge for the part and labor! I have researched this issue and found thousands of complaints related to this visor issue and nothing has been done to fix the problem! …
I am having problems with the drivers side sun visor in my Nissan Murano. It will just drop down suddenly. At first I was able to pull the visor down and move it forward to help protect my eyes from the sun. But that didn't last long since it will just fall straight down and block my view. When it falls I can not see the cars in front of me. I am not a tall person but I would have to be extremely small to see under the visor when it falls in straight down position. The other day, I was driving on the freeway and my sun visor suddenly dropped straight down .it really startled me cause I lost visibility. I screamed cause I could not see the cars in front of me like I mentioned earlier. As quickly as I could I lifted the visor and held it in place and continued by journey. It was pretty nerve wracking. …
Fuel & propulsion system all 44 →
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 mechanic but as a pregnant woman I was absolutely nauseous from going only an hour away. also it seemed like I would periodically loose power and at one point actually had to pull over and let the vehicle air out and cool down. seems like the was a situation with the coolant as well had to replace the cap and it looks as though that had been a issue with the previous owner as well.
Tl* the contact owned a 2006 Nissan Murano. While driving, the vehicle shook and began to smoke. The vehicle caught fire and flames appeared behind the driver's seat. The contact exited the vehicle as the fuel tank exploded three or four times. There were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed and towed from the scene. Police and fire reports were filed. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The cause of the failure was not determined. The failure mileage was 102,000.
2006 Nissan Murano engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl | CVT | FWD | 18 / 23 / 20 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | CVT | 4WD/AWD | 17 / 23 / 19 |
EPA ratings. Class: SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2006 Nissan Murano a good car?
Based on 803 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2006 Murano rates avoid: 5.7× as many complaints as a typical year of the Murano at the same age. It is one of the Murano years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Nissan Murano?
The seats — 402 complaints, 50% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the windows, wipers & sunroof (179) and fuel & propulsion system (44).
How many recalls does the 2006 Nissan Murano have?
There are 4 recalls for the 2006 Nissan Murano, the most recent from May 19, 2009 (engine and engine cooling). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Nissan Murano?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2022, 2023 and 2021. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2015, 2025, 2005, 2003 and 2006. See the full Nissan Murano years comparison.
At what mileage do 2006 Nissan Murano problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 66,000 miles; 27% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 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.