no report yet
Engine and engine cooling
Risk. ENGINE MAY STALL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
2006 Nissan MuranoProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 803 owner complaints about the 2006 Nissan Murano, most often about the seats. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 7, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2006 Nissan Murano has problems
803 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
402Seats6 crash/fire/injury
150Visibility2 crash/fire/injury
43Power train
38Steering
30Suspension
29Visibility/wiper
26Electrical system
24Engine
21Fuel/propulsion system
13017 other systems10 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 402 | 6 |
| Visibility | 150 | 2 |
| Power train | 43 | 2 |
| Steering | 38 | 1 |
| Suspension | 30 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper | 29 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 26 | 2 |
| Engine | 24 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 21 | 1 |
| 17 other systems | 130 | 10 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2006 Nissan Murano recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Column locking: anti-theft device
Risk. IF THE KEY IS TURNED TO THE "OFF" POSITION WITHOUT THE TRANSMISSION BEING IN THE "PARK" POSITION, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE STEERING WHEEL CAN LOCK WHEN TURNED…
no report yet
Seat belts: rear/other
Risk. IF THE WEBBING IS COMPLETELY SEPARATED, IT CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT IN A CRASH.
no report yet
Storage: tank assembly
Risk. A PUNCTURED TANK COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Nissan.
Mileage at failure
When do seats problems start?
68kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 366 seats complaints. 80% were reported before 100,000 miles.
10under 30k miles293under 100k miles73100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Seats
109 owners mentioned a cost$1,000median
Middle half: $1,000 – $1,200
Visibility
43 owners mentioned a cost$400median
Middle half: $400 – $434
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2006 vs. every other Murano year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Murano median. How we score
'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2006 Nissan Murano safety ratings
2006 Nissan Murano 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Rollover: 4 stars (15.1% risk)
- Stability control: Optional
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2006 Nissan Murano, and the recalls they led to.
- FUEL TANK PUNCTURES FROM ROAD DEBRISLed to recall 06V-003
- DRIVER SEAT ANCHOR FAILURENo recall
In owners' words
What Murano owners report
Recent seats complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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…
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…
Own a 2006 Murano?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.