2006 Nissan Murano

■ Significantly worse — known issue year

2006 Nissan Murano
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2006: 803 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2003	800
2004	678
2005	986
2006	803
2007	676
2008	5
2009	635
2010	188
2011	148
2012	134
2013	72
2014	143
2015	201
2016	107
2017	107
2018	113
2019	41
2020	44
2021	16
2022	5
2023	6
2024	4
2025	20
2026	1

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SEATS 50%

50% of complaints: seats — 402 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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WHEN MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE SHE HEARD A LOUD POP AND SUDDENLY THE SEAT FELL TO THE LEFT AGAIN THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR. SHE ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND HAD TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130609

VISIBILITY 19%

19% of complaints: visibility — 149 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

STEERING 5%

5% of complaints: steering — 37 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

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Broken rear K Frame/Sub Frame. Vehicle veered into oncoming traffic and left the roadway after fishtailing in the rain. Towed to repair shop.

NHTSA ODI report, 20220605

POWER TRAIN 4%

4% of complaints: power train — 32 distinct reports on file.

VISIBILITY/WIPER 4%

4% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 29 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20050913 — PE (closed 20060131)

FUEL TANK PUNCTURES FROM ROAD DEBRIS

▮ 2006 — complaint volume: 803

R 20060320 — fuel system, gasoline

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

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.

Campaign 06V003000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20060320 — seat belts

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

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.

Campaign 06V048000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20061218 — steering

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

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.

Campaign 06V401000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20081118 — PE (closed 20090702)

DRIVER SEAT ANCHOR FAILURE

R 20090824 — 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 RESONAT

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.

Campaign 09V169000 — check if this car was fixed