YearToAvoid

2006 Nissan Murano Steering Problems

NHTSA has 38 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2006 Nissan Murano, 5% of all 803 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest steering complaint count among 21 Murano model years. These complaints report 1 crash. Median mileage at failure: 59,000 miles.

Steering complaints
38
5% of 803
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
59,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2006 Nissan Murano steering complaints were filed

First complaint May 16, 2009, latest Jun 5, 2022.

2006 Nissan Murano steering complaints: complaints filed per month3May 2009Mar 2010Nov 2010Aug 2011Jun 2012Aug 2013May 2015Jun 2022
38 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2009 to Jun 2022; peak Mar 2010 (3).

Steering recalls for the 2006 Nissan Murano

  1. 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.

Steering complaints by Murano model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200514 (1%)
  2. 200638 (5%)
  3. 200742 (6%)
  4. 20081 (20%)
  5. 200934 (5%)
  6. 20106 (3%)
  7. 20112 (1%)
  8. 20125 (4%)
  9. 201311 (15%)
  10. 201423 (16%)
  11. 20156 (3%)
  12. 20162 (2%)
  13. 20175 (5%)
  14. 20181 (1%)
  15. 20190 (0%)
  16. 20205 (12%)
  17. 20210 (0%)
  18. 20220 (0%)
  19. 20230 (0%)
  20. 20240 (0%)
  21. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Nissan Murano have steering problems?
NHTSA has 38 owner complaints about the steering in the 2006 Nissan Murano, 5% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 59,000 miles.
Which Nissan Murano year has the most steering complaints?
The 2007 Nissan Murano has the most steering complaints (42), compared with 38 for the 2006.
Is there a steering recall for the 2006 Nissan Murano?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Nissan Murano concerns the steering: 06V401000.

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.