2006 Nissan Murano Problems and Recalls (798 Complaints)

The most-reported problem on the 2006 Nissan Murano is Glass / wipers / cameras (22% of 798 owner reports). There are 4 safety recalls. Check the VIN and inspect Glass / wipers / cameras — this is the NHTSA file, not a score.

NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Snapshot 2026-09-07 798 complaints · 4 recalls

What problems show up on the 2006 Nissan Murano?

173 of 798 filings named Glass / wipers / cameras (22% of the file). That is what owners wrote, not a shop diagnosis of the vehicle in the driveway.

Second is Fuel system (34 reports).

There are 4 official safety recalls on this year. They were filed about Fuel system, Seat belts, and Steering. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov — a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific truck.

The 2005 has 973 reports on file; this year has 798. A smaller lifetime total is not a clean bill of health. If you need a fairer comparison, use the equal-time view.

What to check before you buy a 2006 Nissan Murano

A useful visit to this page takes five minutes. YearTell does not score years and cannot see the vehicle in front of you.

  1. Look up the VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov. This year has 4 campaigns on file below.
  2. Glass / wipers / cameras. Check windshield, wipers and any camera or sensor the listing claims is there.
  3. Fuel system. Check for fuel smell, leaks and whether it starts and idles cleanly.
  4. Transmission / driveline. Have a shop drive it and check the transmission: hard or delayed shifts, burnt-smelling fluid, and 4WD engagement if equipped.
  5. Skim a few owner reports below for Glass / wipers / cameras. Look for the same symptom repeating.
  6. Take that list to a mechanic. Do not turn the complaint total into a score.

What owners reported

System named most often: Glass / wipers / cameras 173 complaints · 21.7% of the file
Crashes, fires, injuries and deaths in those filings:
  • Crashes 13
  • Fires 2
  • Injuries 14
  • Deaths 0
Compare with 2005 →
NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-09-07 Open source record Read our complete data methodology →

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

Which systems owners named

Share of owner complaints filed against each vehicle system. These shares are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.

Which systems owners named Glass / wipers / cameras (VISIBILITY) appears in 173 of 798 owner complaints (21.7%) in this vehicle snapshot. Glass / wipers / cameras (VISIBILITY): 173 complaints, 21.7% of reports Glass / wipers / cameras (VISIBILITY) 2 crash reports 173 · 21.7% Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM): 34 complaints, 4.3% of reports Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM) 1 fire reports 34 · 4.3% Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN): 34 complaints, 4.3% of reports Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN) 34 · 4.3% Steering (STEERING): 33 complaints, 4.1% of reports Steering (STEERING) 1 crash reports 33 · 4.1% Engine (ENGINE): 19 complaints, 2.4% of reports Engine (ENGINE) 1 crash reports 1 fire reports 19 · 2.4% Suspension (SUSPENSION): 19 complaints, 2.4% of reports Suspension (SUSPENSION) 1 crash reports 19 · 2.4% Body / frame (STRUCTURE): 17 complaints, 2.1% of reports Body / frame (STRUCTURE) 17 · 2.1% Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM): 14 complaints, 1.8% of reports Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) 2 crash reports 14 · 1.8% Airbags (AIR BAGS): 13 complaints, 1.6% of reports Airbags (AIR BAGS) 1 crash reports 13 · 1.6% Unclassified NHTSA leftover: 470 complaints, 58.9% of reports Unclassified NHTSA leftover 4 crash reports 470 · 58.9% 0% 25% 50% 75% 100%

“Unclassified NHTSA leftover” is not a car part. It is a filing bucket and always sits last.

View component data as a table
System / Component Complaints Share of Reports Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires)
Glass / wipers / cameras (VISIBILITY) 173 21.7% 2 crashes · 0 fires
Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM) 34 4.3% 0 crashes · 1 fires
Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN) 34 4.3% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Steering (STEERING) 33 4.1% 1 crashes · 0 fires
Engine (ENGINE) 19 2.4% 1 crashes · 1 fires
Suspension (SUSPENSION) 19 2.4% 1 crashes · 0 fires
Body / frame (STRUCTURE) 17 2.1% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) 14 1.8% 2 crashes · 0 fires
Airbags (AIR BAGS) 13 1.6% 1 crashes · 0 fires
Unclassified NHTSA leftover 470 58.9% 4 crashes · 0 fires
NHTSA Consumer Complaints, NHTSA Safety Recalls, and NHTSA Defect Investigations Snapshot 2026-09-07 Open source record

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

When reports and recalls showed up

When owners filed reports, and when recall campaigns showed up.

When reports and recalls showed up Owner reports in this snapshot begin in Apr 2006; the first recall shown was reported in Jan 2006. 2006-Q2: 3 owner reports 3 2006-Q3: 4 owner reports 4 2006-Q4: 4 owner reports 4 2007-Q1: 2 owner reports 2 2007-Q2: 1 owner reports 1 2007-Q3: 1 owner reports 1 2007-Q4: 1 owner reports 1 2008-Q1: 4 owner reports 4 2008-Q2: 4 owner reports 4 2008-Q3: 6 owner reports 6 2008-Q4: 13 owner reports 13 2009-Q1: 16 owner reports 16 2009-Q2: 23 owner reports 23 2009-Q3: 23 owner reports 23 2009-Q4: 15 owner reports 15 2010-Q1: 30 owner reports 30 2010-Q2: 48 owner reports 48 2010-Q3: 58 owner reports 58 2010-Q4: 48 owner reports 48 2011-Q1: 31 owner reports 31 2011-Q2: 24 owner reports 24 2011-Q3: 32 owner reports 32 2011-Q4: 17 owner reports 17 2012-Q1: 28 owner reports 28 2012-Q2: 26 owner reports 26 2012-Q3: 22 owner reports 22 2012-Q4: 19 owner reports 19 2013-Q1: 18 owner reports 18 2013-Q2: 22 owner reports 22 2013-Q3: 18 owner reports 18 2013-Q4: 12 owner reports 12 2014-Q1: 14 owner reports 14 2014-Q2: 25 owner reports 25 2014-Q3: 17 owner reports 17 2014-Q4: 16 owner reports 16 2015-Q1: 8 owner reports 8 2015-Q2: 14 owner reports 14 2015-Q3: 6 owner reports 6 2015-Q4: 4 owner reports 4 2016-Q1: 10 owner reports 10 2016-Q2: 7 owner reports 7 2016-Q3: 6 owner reports 6 2016-Q4: 3 owner reports 3 2017-Q1: 2 owner reports 2 2017-Q2: 3 owner reports 3 2017-Q3: 5 owner reports 5 2017-Q4: 10 owner reports 10 2018-Q1: 5 owner reports 5 2018-Q2: 5 owner reports 5 2018-Q3: 6 owner reports 6 2018-Q4: 8 owner reports 8 2019-Q1: 4 owner reports 4 2019-Q2: 5 owner reports 5 2019-Q3: 3 owner reports 3 2019-Q4: 5 owner reports 5 2020-Q1: 5 owner reports 5 2020-Q2: 1 owner reports 1 2020-Q4: 2 owner reports 2 2021-Q1: 2 owner reports 2 2021-Q2: 2 owner reports 2 2021-Q3: 2 owner reports 2 2021-Q4: 5 owner reports 5 2022-Q1: 2 owner reports 2 2022-Q2: 5 owner reports 5 2022-Q3: 3 owner reports 3 2023-Q1: 1 owner reports 1 2023-Q2: 2 owner reports 2 2023-Q4: 1 owner reports 1 2025-Q2: 1 owner reports 1 Owner reports Sep 2005 Apr 2025 Recall campaign 06V003000 ◆ Recall campaign 06V003000 Recall campaign 06V048000 ◆ Recall campaign 06V048000 Recall campaign 06V401000 ◆ Recall campaign 06V401000 Recall campaign 09V169000 ◆ Recall campaign 09V169000 Investigation PE05050 ● Investigation PE05050 Investigation PE08065 ● Investigation PE08065
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Date Record type Count Record identifier
2006-Q2 Owner reports 3
2006-Q3 Owner reports 4
2006-Q4 Owner reports 4
2007-Q1 Owner reports 2
2007-Q2 Owner reports 1
2007-Q3 Owner reports 1
2007-Q4 Owner reports 1
2008-Q1 Owner reports 4
2008-Q2 Owner reports 4
2008-Q3 Owner reports 6
2008-Q4 Owner reports 13
2009-Q1 Owner reports 16
2009-Q2 Owner reports 23
2009-Q3 Owner reports 23
2009-Q4 Owner reports 15
2010-Q1 Owner reports 30
2010-Q2 Owner reports 48
2010-Q3 Owner reports 58
2010-Q4 Owner reports 48
2011-Q1 Owner reports 31
2011-Q2 Owner reports 24
2011-Q3 Owner reports 32
2011-Q4 Owner reports 17
2012-Q1 Owner reports 28
2012-Q2 Owner reports 26
2012-Q3 Owner reports 22
2012-Q4 Owner reports 19
2013-Q1 Owner reports 18
2013-Q2 Owner reports 22
2013-Q3 Owner reports 18
2013-Q4 Owner reports 12
2014-Q1 Owner reports 14
2014-Q2 Owner reports 25
2014-Q3 Owner reports 17
2014-Q4 Owner reports 16
2015-Q1 Owner reports 8
2015-Q2 Owner reports 14
2015-Q3 Owner reports 6
2015-Q4 Owner reports 4
2016-Q1 Owner reports 10
2016-Q2 Owner reports 7
2016-Q3 Owner reports 6
2016-Q4 Owner reports 3
2017-Q1 Owner reports 2
2017-Q2 Owner reports 3
2017-Q3 Owner reports 5
2017-Q4 Owner reports 10
2018-Q1 Owner reports 5
2018-Q2 Owner reports 5
2018-Q3 Owner reports 6
2018-Q4 Owner reports 8
2019-Q1 Owner reports 4
2019-Q2 Owner reports 5
2019-Q3 Owner reports 3
2019-Q4 Owner reports 5
2020-Q1 Owner reports 5
2020-Q2 Owner reports 1
2020-Q4 Owner reports 2
2021-Q1 Owner reports 2
2021-Q2 Owner reports 2
2021-Q3 Owner reports 2
2021-Q4 Owner reports 5
2022-Q1 Owner reports 2
2022-Q2 Owner reports 5
2022-Q3 Owner reports 3
2023-Q1 Owner reports 1
2023-Q2 Owner reports 2
2023-Q4 Owner reports 1
2025-Q2 Owner reports 1
Recall campaign 1 06V003000
Recall campaign 1 06V048000
Recall campaign 1 06V401000
Recall campaign 1 09V169000
Defect investigation 1 PE05050
Defect investigation 1 PE08065
NHTSA Safety Recalls Snapshot 2026-09-06 Open source record

Safety Recalls (4)

Official campaigns. Each one says what could go wrong and what the dealer was told to fix.

In short, these campaigns were filed about Fuel system, Seat belts, and Steering.

  1. Recall campaign 06V003000

    Fuel system

    Report date
    Component:
    Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM)
    Consequence:
    A PUNCTURED TANK COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A FIRE.
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  2. Recall campaign 06V048000

    Seat belts

    Report date
    Component:
    Seat belts (SEAT BELTS)
    Consequence:
    IF THE WEBBING IS COMPLETELY SEPARATED, IT CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT IN A CRASH.
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  3. Recall campaign 06V401000

    Steering

    Report date
    Component:
    Steering (STEERING)
    Consequence:
    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 TO THE RIGHT.
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  4. Recall campaign 09V169000

    Safety recall 09V169000

    Report date
    Component:
    Not available in the source record
    Consequence:
    ENGINE MAY STALL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →
NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-09-07 Open source record

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

What owners actually wrote

Short excerpts from the public NHTSA file. Look for the same symptom repeating.

Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation · snapshot 2026-09-07
Safety incident filters
Showing 9 of 798 complaints · page 1 of 32
2025-06-07Unclassified NHTSA leftover
NHTSA ODI 11665489
CrashFireInjuryDeath
drivers seat is not sitting right almost seems like it came unhinged. driving on a short distance Trip I noticed that every time I needed to turn and it the road was windy I could smell fuel and it seems like I was loosing gas as I was driving like it was punchard or spilling some how.. I'm no mechanic but as a pregnant woman I was absolutely nauseous from going only an hour away. also it seemed like I would periodically loose power and at one point actually had to pull over and let the vehicle air out and cool down. seems like the was a situation with the coolant as well had to replace the cap and it looks as though that had been a issue with the previous owner as well.
2023-11-12FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEUnclassified NHTSA leftover
NHTSA ODI 11554704
CrashFireInjuryDeath
Have 3 lights on Dash ABS, AWD, and Brake. Had the vehicle diagnosed, And was told it is the ABS module. Shouldn't this be covered as a safety issue.
2023-05-04Suspension (SUSPENSION)
NHTSA ODI 11520519
CrashFireInjuryDeath
I have a 2006 Nissan Murano and the rear subframe is having premature heavy rust causing the rear wheels to camber inwards. I noticed that 90% or the Murano around this year are concerned and it creates a extremely dangerous road safety issue Nissan should recall these car equipped with this subframe and save lives !
2023-04-12Unclassified NHTSA leftover
NHTSA ODI 11516729
CrashFireInjuryDeath
The rear subframe has been rotting for some time before being discovered. The driver side sway bar link in the rear has broken. joint points are ready to break as well. Tires leaning inwards. The contact stated that the manufacturer has not provided any assistance for this vehicle or for the one they owned previously.
2023-02-08Unclassified NHTSA leftover
NHTSA ODI 11506185
CrashFireInjuryDeath
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 the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? -No, my husband is my mechanic Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? - No Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? -No. They seat was like that when we bought the car in 2021. The subframe was noticed last night.
2022-08-31Unclassified NHTSA leftover
NHTSA ODI 11482202
CrashFireInjuryDeath
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 but still afraid in case of collision. I have read on plenty of forums where the seat frame breaks. I am older and I cant afford to fix it but I am afraid to drive it
2022-08-24Suspension (SUSPENSION)
NHTSA ODI 11480938
CrashFireInjuryDeath
The rear K-frame of the vehicle is broken near the mounting for the left side of the rear sway bar. This caused the rear tires to wear excessively on the inside edges of both tires, this wear is not easily seen from the outside of the vehicle. It is fortunate that the vehicle had developed an exhaust leak and the tire wear was discovered at this time before anything more catastrophic happened, the tires were worn down to the steel belting on the inside edges had they worn anymore they would have resulted in a blowout and loss of control of the vehicle which could have resulted in a serious accident. There were no warning lights displayed. The incident was reported to the vehicle manufacturer.
2022-07-31FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEUnclassified NHTSA leftover
NHTSA ODI 11476763
CrashFireInjuryDeath
I was driving from a funeral on Saturday July, 30th. 2022. The Car Has Been Fine, & Shown No Leading Hints Of Error. I Did Have A Spare Tire On In Which It Had No Problems Either. After The Funeral I Was Notified My Tire Was Ready, So I Headed Over To Get It Changed. After About 10/15 Mins Of Driving (Taking My Daughter To Work) The Car Started To Pull, & Make A Screeching/Loud Noise. At First I Thought Maybe It Was The Brake Pads, Or Tire Rubbing. After Calling My Dad (A Mechanic), & Talking With Others. Searching Online As Well. It Was Said To Be The Transmission. Few Moments Went By Then It Was The Transfer Case, Axel, Then Finally An Electrical Issue. My All Wheel Drive Light Constantly Flashes. I Have No Control Over The Off/On Module. Anything Over 5MPH It’s Does The Noise, & Tries To Pull The Car To The Left. It Gets Louder, & More Strong As I Accelerate. I’ve Never Had Problems Out Of This Car, Nor Has It Acted This Way Or Anything Close. It Was All Like A Random Happening. Now I Feel I’m At A Loss As No One Knows The Actual Problem. As My Fiancé & I Both Work. We Have No Other Transportation, & Have No Way Of Getting A New Car At The Moment.
2022-06-30Body / frame (STRUCTURE)Unclassified NHTSA leftover
NHTSA ODI 11471709
CrashFireInjuryDeath
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.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems on the 2006 Nissan Murano?

Owners named Glass / wipers / cameras most often — 173 of 798 reports (22%). That is the NHTSA file, not a diagnosis of every vehicle.

Are there recalls for the 2006 Nissan Murano?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns. They were filed about Fuel system, Seat belts, and Steering. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov; a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific vehicle.

What should I inspect before buying a 2006 Nissan Murano?

Look up the VIN for open recalls. Check windshield, wipers and any camera or sensor the listing claims is there. Then skim owner filings for the same symptom and take that list to a mechanic.

Does a high complaint count mean I should skip this year?

No. Counts are reports people chose to file and they are not adjusted for sales volume. YearTell does not publish scores or a list of years to skip. Inspect the vehicle.

EPA Fuel Economy Database Snapshot 2026-08-21 Open source record

Estimated Ownership Cost

EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates

Data: US EPA Fuel Economy Guide · snapshot 2026-08-21
Supported range: 1,000–60,000 miles per year
Supported range: $1.50–$10.00 per gallon
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Adjacent Model Years

Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records

NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-09-07 Open source record

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