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2006 Nissan Murano Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

90/100

#3 most-complained of 21 Murano years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2006 Nissan Murano has 803 owner complaints and 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 90 out of 100 — #3 highest of 21 Murano model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is structure & body (415 complaints, 52% of the total). Complaints report 13 crashes, 2 fires, and 14 injuries.

Complaints
803
Recalls
4
Crashes / fires
13 / 2
Injuries / deaths
14 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
19.5
17.5 city / 23 hwy

Top 2006 Nissan Murano problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Structure & Body415 (52%)
  2. Visibility & Wipers179 (22%)
  3. Engine44 (5%)
  4. Fuel System44 (5%)
  5. Transmission & Powertrain43 (5%)
  6. Steering38 (5%)
  7. Suspension, Wheels & Tires35 (4%)
  8. Other33 (4%)
  9. Electrical System27 (3%)
  10. Airbags19 (2%)
2006 Nissan Murano complaints: complaints filed per quarter592006 Q22008 Q32010 Q42013 Q12015 Q22017 Q32019 Q42022 Q2
902 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2006 Q2 to 2025 Q2; peak 2010 Q3 (59).

2006 Nissan Murano recalls

4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 09V169000May 19, 2009Engine362,891 vehicles

    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 resonator with engine movement. This separation occurs due to the premature aging of the material used in the intake air ducts which causes excessive shrinking.

    Risk: 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.

  2. NHTSA 06V401000Oct 20, 2006Steering67,014 vehicles

    Steering:column locking:anti-theft device

    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 was found that the steering wheel was locked with the ignition knob in the "off" position but the vehicle transmission not being in the "park" position.

    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 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.

  3. NHTSA 06V048000Feb 13, 2006Seat Belts203,000 vehicles

    Seat belts:rear/other

    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 portion of the hinge.

    Risk: 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.

See all 4 recalls for the 2006 Nissan Murano →

2006 Nissan Murano fuel economy and fuel cost

City
17.5 MPG
Highway
23 MPG
Combined
19.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,325
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2006 compared with other Murano years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2005Avoid95986620
2006Avoid90803419.5
2007Avoid85676219.5
2008Best051—

All Nissan Murano years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2006 Nissan Murano a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2006 Nissan Murano ranks #3 of 21 among Murano model years (Complaint Index 90/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 803 complaints and 4 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Nissan Murano?
The most reported problem areas are structure & body (415 complaints), visibility & wipers (179 complaints), and engine (44 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 65,820 miles.
Does the 2006 Nissan Murano have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2006 Nissan Murano, most recently reported 2009, covering engine, steering, seat belts, and fuel system.
What is the fuel economy of the 2006 Nissan Murano?
EPA rates the 2006 Nissan Murano at 19.5 MPG combined (17.5 city / 23 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,325. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.