2006 Nissan Murano Steering Problems

Which parts fail

• Column locking › Anti-theft device
  1

Components named in complaints (power steering, steering column, rack and pinion).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  13%
• 25k–50k
  1238%
• 50k–75k
  1238%
• 75k–100k
  413%
• 100k–150k
  39%
• 150k+
  00%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2006 Nissan Murano owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

Broken rear K Frame/Sub Frame. Vehicle veered into oncoming traffic and left the roadway after fishtailing in the rain. Towed to repair shop. Inspection of the rear suspension shows multiple premature catastrophic failures of the rear K Frame and or Sub Frame structure. Stabilization bar is completely broken from it's mount. Rear K Frame/Sub Frame is prematurely corroded and completely broken in half.

Normal driving and the seat broke and has been for several years causing instability and oscillation. Recently my steering wheel will not align, brought it to a mechanic that informed me the rear sub-frame is cracked on both sides causing the tires to malign, creating un-even wear on the back tires and a hazard to drive.

Upon starting cold engine a loud tapping or rattling sound heard coming from front of car. Sound increases when accelerating until reaching 40 to 45 MPH - then it almost disappears. Once engine is warm sound is barely noticeable. It also takes a lot of strength to turn the steering wheel left, ex: when backing out of the driveway into the street, or when turning left into a driveway or a parking space. It feels like there is no power steering. Slight left turns are normal as are all right turns. Vehicle is going into dealer Tuesday which is their first opening. I will update this once it is determined what is causing the problem /problems.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Nissan Murano. While driving 25 MPH and making turns, the steering wheel felt loose and made an abnormal clicking noise. Additionally, the check engine and ABS indicators illuminated, the horn failed to work, the driver's side window failed to move up or down, and the rear hatch failed to open. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (taj auto mall, 154 nazareth pike, bethlehem, pa 18020-9456) where it was diagnosed that the suspension needed to be replaced. The vehicle 's suspension was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 136,000.

Upon starting vehicle in a.m., I heard a loud whine emanate from engine compartment. The sound was exactly like brittle leaves from a tree were rubbing on the moving belts. I turned steering wheel left and right and steering sensation seemed sporadic and irregular. I opened the hood and checked serpentine belt and power steering belt. I thought the belts May be glazed or have loosened or had a foreign object touching them. All looked okay but the noise remained. That afternoon I called my mechanic and made appt. My mechanic checked vehicle , added power steering fluid as he found there was a leak in the power steering pressure hose and said he would order a new unit and install as soon as possible. He said this is an extremely common part to fail on these muranos. Within a few days the repair was complete, however it set me back four hundred dollars. I called Nissan at 1-800- nissan1. …

I purchased a vehicle from a dealership located at 4985 memorial drive stone mountain ga. 30083 and I was told the vehicle needed two front rotors,passenger side axle,and brakes so I drove to auto zone to purchase the parts so the dealership could fix the problem once I arrived back at the shop and got on the highway I noticed the car started shaking,losing control of the wheel because he didn't fix the axle,smoking,smelling like something was burning and like gas so I called the dealership and told them what I was experiencing and was told to take it to a shop once I took it to a shop I was told the car was no good and I needed to take it back to the dealership once I took it there I was told I couldn't get my money back and I didn't have the car longer then 24hrs not even longer then 6 hours and I really feel like I been played out my money and want it back and I need help on actions …

In May 2009, I purchased a used 2006 Nissan Murano from carmax, I check the vehicle for any leak signs and none were notice,the vehicle had 27000 miles at the time of purchase, less than two months later while driving from orlando florida, while driving at 70 miles per hour, I notice a noise and a little problem with the steering wheel, I pulled over, opened the hood and notice that the steering fluid was almost gone, I added power steering fluid and made it home,after researching the web I notice that I was not the only one with this kind of problems,after that I visited a Nissan dealer, and my surprise was that they already know the part number for this issue,and asked the desk personel about it, and they said that so many people looked for the same part so many time that they already know it by heart. …

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that the fuel gauge would provide inaccurate fuel level readings. The dealer replaced the fuel tank, steering level sensor and the air bag clock spring. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 06V401000 (steering:column locking:anti-theft device) or NHTSA campaign id number: 06V003000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly) did and denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 63,430 and the current mileage was 67,000. Updated 03/16/12 the consumer stated a month after the fuel tank and sensor was fixed, the check engine light illuminated again. The consumer took the vehicle to a repair shop, where she was informed the fuel sending unit sensor was reading an error. Updated 0604/12

I just purchased my 2006 Nissan Murano still making payments and I noticed when I am driving it feels like the back is riding on ice. I drove it on the freeway and was so scared of the way the car felt like I had no control of the steering it felt as if it was goingvto fishtail. I did take it back to the car lot I bought it from to have someone take a look at it and they gave me the number of a mechanic. The mechanic asked if they were paying for the diagnostic and I thought thats what the warranty was for but was told the warranty only covers the tranny and engine. So they said they would get ahold of the owner and ask him if they can pay for it that was 4 or 5 days ago and still no word back. I plan on taking the car to get it checked out if I can find someone to diagnose it free I am on disability and still making payments on the car so have very little money left after all my bills.

The high pressure power steering hose and sensor assembly basically blew out of this lovingly used Nissan Murano. This caused a power steering "whine" when turning and made turning difficult and unsafe. Further due to the nature of the blow out vice slow break it happened quickly and immediately impacted the amount of power steering fluid available to the system. Naturally, as there was no extended warranty, Nissan would not cover cost nor consider a reduction in repair/replacement fees. This is a big-time historical problem with this particular make and year of this Nissan. Local dealerships say that they replace about two of these per week on average, and the internet is filled with similar stories of repairs costing in excess of $600. This repair cost me a total of $650 dollars and a real lack of confidence in the quality of the Nissan product and customer service.

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