Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (power windows, windshield, wipers, mirrors, sunroof).
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).
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 gauge started to failed and check engine light turned on. I took the vehicle to the dealer and quoted for replace the two failing fuel sending units $100 to inspect + $700/$800 part & labor. Of course is not covered by Nissan. How many other brands beside Nissan have you seen with this problem? I am simply appalled by the lack of concern from Nissan. After reading complaints about air bag warning lights, drivers seat collapsing, visors falling blocking the view of the driver, check engine light coming on due to fuel gauge failure, wiper motor/transmission going out. My Nissan Murano has all these problems and more. I cannot believe Nissan does not identify this as a safety issues and allows the consumer to pay for these faulty components. The fact that Nissan does not stand up behind their products is an insult to everyone who bought this product. …
Purchased 05 Nissan Murano in feb 06 new 03/06 800mg car not turn on thought it is was use radio when car ignition off. Susp prob feel bumps axel boot leaks, continuous. Nissan san leandro ca dealership said a rock must have hit it. Thermo went out 2013. Paid new thermo. Left the dealership still overheat. Returned told stuck gasket on new thermo? Under warrant 10yr why not covered? 2011 while drivin no warning car decelerated power went off@ 35. Nissan didn't alert me to alternator recall I paid 4 new alternator. Why wasn't warranty covered? Im ask 4 reimbursement for 650. Nissan told me my VIN isn't on recall bulletin. Put claim into Nissan consumer aff not reimburse me. Claim in auto bureau [redacted] rep not reimburse me. Now steer pwr hos broke rack. Rear tires wear diff? Nissan said due 2 front whl dr? My oil drk now. …
I own a 2006 Nissan Murano. Recently, my driver's side sun visor will not hold a downward adjustment. It stays (for now) in the upward position but when I put it down to block the sun it dangles, is the best way I can describe it. I have to use one hand to hold it in the position needed to block the sun. It is either all the way up or all the way down, no position in between. This is a safety hazard for two reasons. Taking one hand off the steering wheel is a big safety hazard and not using the visor when I have to use two hands on the wheel is blinding. If a car, person or animal should move into my path I would have difficulty seeing them without the visor down. I live in the mountains and driving up the hill home is very difficult when driving into the sun. It is getting weaker when holding the upward position, it will get to the point that it will not stay up at all. …
Hello - I have been reading multiple threads on the Nissan forum, on facebook and elsewhere regarding Nissan Murano sun visors from 2006 and other years that "fail" and flop down.... On the passenger side this is not as much of a safety issue, however, on the driver"s side it is... An unexpected blocked sight vision coupled with traffic will (if it has not already) result in an accident, injury or death to someone....the two visors are not interchangeable. Nissan will fix it (if under warranty) but they are counting on the failure happening after warranty and then charging a hefty price for a driver's side replacement, and/or human ingenuity to allow owners to try fix the problem them selves.... Velcro does not work, switching visors leads to the "vanity mirror" door flopping down as well..... We have such an issue with our 2006 Nissan Murano... …
Drivers side sun visor of 2006 Nissan Murano drops down unexpectedly while driving. This is a safety hazard and is startling to the driver. When it drops down it also impairs vision. It can drop 2-3 times within a 2 mile stretch of highway. It will not stay in it's upright position. I took the vehicle in to bankston Nissan dealership in lewisville, tx, and was told that Nissan would not repair or replace the defective visor because it was considered "cosmetic" and was not covered under warranty. I then called Nissan's customer care department and was told the same thing. This is very frustrating. The car is only 4 yrs. Old and in excellent condition. The dealer told me that the cost to replace the sun visor would be $458.00. …
While driving my 2006 Murano, I went over a set of train tracks which is quickly followed by an intersection. Just before I hit the tracks, a car pulled out in front of me from the upcoming intersection. As I went over the tracks applying the brakes, the drivers side sunvisor dropped obstructing my view of traffic. I nearly missed an accident. The sunvisor falling into the drivers view at random is a definite problem. I have searched the forums online and found this to be a common problem for the sunvisors to fail. A replacement at the dealer is about $500. Nissan does not see the safety issue in this and will not replace the dangerous sunvisors once out of the 3 year 36000 mile warranty. Mine failed at 3 years and 2 months, with 32000 miles on the vehicle. …
This complaint regards the sunvisors on the driver's side of a 2006 Nissan Murano. The current sunvisor fails to stay up (parallel with vehicle roof) or canted. It falls constantly, obstructing the view of the roadway for drivers. Additionally, the configuration of the visor is such that it is likely to fall when driver's need their vision the most-- upon hitting uneven or rocky pavement, striking debris in the road, or making necessary evasive maneuvers to avoid an accident. This problem appears to be widespread with Nissan muranos, as several forums discussing the issue are visible on the internet. One such forum is nissanmurano.org. The site lists approximately eleven pages of car owners and other individuals discussing the same problem. The current remedy suggested by Nissan is a $500 replacement visor, which is not covered by extended warranty. …
2006 Nissan Murano driver & passenger sun visor does not stay in place. The mechanism for the sun visor malfunctions. When placed in the up, locked in position (not in use) it pulls away and hangs loosely. When placed downward to block the sun the visor does not stay in a locked and angled position. It has suddenly dropped and obstructed my view. This is a safety hazard and May result in an auto collision. I live in colorado where the majority of our days are sunny. I am often forced to support the sun visor by holding it in place with my left hand while driving only with my right hand. This is a safety concern for me, as a driver should have both hands on the wheel while driving, I wear sunglasses however, the suns glare is often so intense that the visor is necessary especially during rush hour traffic when I am driving west towards the sunset. …
Window & Wiper complaints in other Murano years
Frequently asked questions
How common are window & wiper problems on the 2006 Nissan Murano?
NHTSA has 179 complaints about the windows, wipers & sunroof of the 2006 Nissan Murano, 22% of the model year's 803 complaints. The component named most often is windshield wiper/washer (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2006 Nissan Murano window & wiper problems?
No. NHTSA lists no windows, wipers & sunroof 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 window & wiper problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 53,000 miles, and 3% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 0 fires and 2 injuries to windows, wipers & sunroof problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
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.