2006 Nissan Murano Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2006 Nissan Murano ranks 3rd worst out of 21 model years with a complaint index of 90 and 803 complaints, earning an Avoid verdict. Structure & Body issues dominate, making up 52% of complaints, alongside four recall campaigns.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 90/100
- #3 of 21 Murano years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 803
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 4
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 13
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 14
- Top issue
- Structure & Body
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 19.5
- 17.5 city / 23 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 14 / 0
Top 2006 Nissan Murano problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Structure & Body415 (52%)
- Visibility & Wipers179 (22%)
- Engine44 (5%)
- Fuel System44 (5%)
- Transmission & Powertrain43 (5%)
- Steering38 (5%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires35 (4%)
- Other33 (4%)
- Electrical System27 (3%)
- Airbags19 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Driver side sun visor fails to stay in the up position and drops down, blocking the driver's view.
- Brake pedal reportedly goes to the floor with no stopping power, sometimes after a catch or delay is felt.
- Driver seat has been reported to wobble or lean freely, causing loss of vehicle control during evasive maneuvers.
- Control arm and shock components have been reported as failed, with owners saying replacement parts were unavailable.
- Engine has been reported to lunge, jerk, or stall unexpectedly at speed, sometimes triggering the check engine light.
- Air intake duct has been reported to detach, cutting engine power and causing loss of steering and braking assist while driving.
2006 Nissan Murano recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2006 Nissan Murano reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2006 Murano ranks 3rd worst among 21 model years, with a complaint index of 90 and 803 complaints, earning an Avoid verdict relative to other Murano years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Nissan Murano?
- Structure & Body complaints make up 52% of all reports (415 complaints), followed by Visibility & Wipers at 22% (179 complaints), which mostly involve the sun visor failing to stay up.
- Does the 2006 Nissan Murano have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists four recall campaigns for the 2006 Murano covering the engine air intake ducts, steering wheel lock assembly, rear seat belt webbing, and fuel tank protection.
- What year Nissan Murano should I avoid?
- The 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, and 2015 Murano model years all carry Avoid verdicts; 2005 has the highest complaint index at 95, followed closely by 2009 at 100.
- At what mileage do 2006 Murano problems typically appear?
- Structure & Body complaints show a median mileage at failure of 69,506 miles, while overall complaints for the 2006 Murano show a median mileage at failure of 65,820 miles.