2006 Nissan Murano Engine Problems
NHTSA has 44 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2006 Nissan Murano, 5% of all 803 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest engine complaint count among 21 Murano model years. These complaints report 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 100,000 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 44
- 5% of 803
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 100,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
When 2006 Nissan Murano engine complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 17, 2006, latest Jun 7, 2025.
Engine recalls for the 2006 Nissan Murano
- 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.
Engine complaints by Murano model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2006 Nissan Murano have engine problems?
- NHTSA has 44 owner complaints about the engine in the 2006 Nissan Murano, 5% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 100,000 miles.
- Which Nissan Murano year has the most engine complaints?
- The 2007 Nissan Murano has the most engine complaints (78), compared with 44 for the 2006.
- Is there a engine recall for the 2006 Nissan Murano?
- Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Nissan Murano concerns the engine: 09V169000.