Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2006 Nissan Murano owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Murano. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, he noticed that the vehicle was drifting. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the roadway. The contact then drove to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed with a rusted rear wheel subframe that needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 205,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Murano. The contact stated while inspecting the vehicle, he noticed the subframe was corroded. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 151,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Nissan Murano. While driving at any speed, the vehicle shook without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rear frame was rusted out and referred the contact to the dealer. The dealer was contacted at [phone] where it was recommended that a diagnostic test be performed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 178,000. Updated 10/18/17
Subframe rust through and broke, causing lost control of car. Car became dangerous and unsafe to drive, with expensive repairs due to the break. Research shows that many people with the same car, or similar years, have had same issue. Brake of subframe was while moving on highway, causing drift of car with no control of back wheels, putting myself and other cars in danger. Additional complaints from other owners: http://www.carproblemzoo.com/Nissan/Murano/suspension-problems.php
While driving the vehicle the driver noticed that the vehicle became shaky and was difficult to control nearly causing the driver to go off the road. Driver took the vehicle took vehicle to have it checked out, upon further inspection, discovered that the rear subframe had nearly rusted completely through.
The frame rusted through. I was very lucky that I didn't get in an accident! Very disappointing on Nissan. I drive at highway speeds I would have lost control, rear end totally collapse, wheels are tilted in and lost traction.
Broken seat frame - drivers seat (left rear) while driving down the highway, I heard a pop, the next think I knew the seat & I was leaning to the left wobbling back and fourth. Car should be recalled..
Hello, I am writing this because my 2006 Nissan Murano sl AWD has significant rust damage being only 12 (almost 13) years old. I put hours of research and have found my vehicle is not alone in this. [http://www.carproblemzoo.com/Nissan/Murano/frame-rust-problems.php] this link shows just a few of the people who have complained of a similar issue. My argument is that Nissan should have strengthened these subframes because a 12-13 year old car should not have a back end drop out of it because of salt. I live in ohio and we get about 1-3 months of snow and our cities salt a moderate amount. Other vehicle we own/had (2001 Ford, 2002 Ford, 2005 Ford) have rust from the snow but the structure of the vehicles are intact and safe to drive. However, the Nissan subframes in these Murano's are failing and endanger drivers around the victim's car. …
I have a 2006 Nissan Murano. Approx. 6 months ago the driver's seat would start squeaking whenever I made any turns or drove over bumps. It sounds like plastic grinding. On 12/12/08, I sat in the seat and the frame broke. The driver's seat now rocks from side to side whenever you turn. This is a safety issue as your feet will come off the gas or break whenever you turn. I went on the web, and there are several public forums from Murano owners complaining about the same issue. Nissan is aware of the problem, but will not take any any action. The local Nissan dealer will only replace the whole seat for $1,200.00 and not try to fix the root of the problem. If they want you to buy a whole new seat, what is to prevent this from occurring again? Unacceptable. Nissan needs to recall this seat, because it is a safety issue.
I own a 2006 Nissan Murano with approximately 105,000 miles. I weigh 160 pounds and do 95% of my driving on a highway. While driving on a highway, the frame supporting the driver seat cracked causing the seat to become unstable and creating a hazardous situation. As a result, I have to keep the seat in the lowest possible position, otherwise it becomes highly unstable. The dealer estimated the repairs at $1,035. The result of my research of this defect disclosed that it is a fairly common occurrence for 2006 Nissan muranos. However, when I contacted Nissan and explained the situation, they responded that there is no recall for this defect and they will not be able to reimburse me for any portion of the repair.
Body complaints in other Murano years
Frequently asked questions
How common are body problems on the 2006 Nissan Murano?
NHTSA has 21 complaints about the body & structure of the 2006 Nissan Murano, 3% of the model year's 803 complaints. The component named most often is body (10 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2006 Nissan Murano body problems?
No. NHTSA lists no body & structure recall for the 2006 Nissan Murano, though it has 4 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2006 Nissan Murano body problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 100,000 miles, and 5% before 25,000 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.