2006 Nissan Murano Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2006 Nissan Murano.

20052007
Complaints
916
per 10K Sold
112.6
US Sales
81,362
Crashes
15
Fires
2
Injuries
15
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 2006 Nissan Murano Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1402 complaints

Seat-Related Issues

Avg mileage:77,493 mi
Crash-related:2
#2149 complaints

Visibility

Avg mileage:54,489 mi
Crash-related:2
#337 complaints

Steering Defects

Avg mileage:60,315 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Nissan Murano.

Seat-Related Issues
402
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
77,493
Visibility
149
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
54,489
Steering Defects
37
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,315
Transmission / Drivetrain
32
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
106,678
Suspension Failures
29
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
112,256
Wipers & Visibility
29
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
96,635
Engine Problems
24
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
114,941
Electrical Faults
22
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
97,403
Fuel System
21
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
89,556
Airbags
19
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
94,599
Gasoline Fuel System
19
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
77,115
Automatic Transmission
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
46,335
Body Structure
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
143,000
Unintended Acceleration
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
127,077
Wheel Issues
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
98,599
Seat Belt Issues
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
72,340
Hydraulic Brakes
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
33,390
Electronic Stability Control
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,200
Engine & Cooling
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
55,560
Structural Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
49,700
Structure:Frame And Members
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
123,240
Other Equipment
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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2006 Nissan Murano — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2006 Nissan Murano reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2006 Nissan Murano has 916 NHTSA complaints, 15 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Seat-Related Issues with 402 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2006 Nissan Murano?
Top reported problems: Seat-Related Issues (402 complaints, avg 77,493 mi); Visibility (149 complaints, avg 54,489 mi); Steering Defects (37 complaints, avg 60,315 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2006 Nissan Murano?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 78,663 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2006 Nissan Murano?
NHTSA complaints for the 2006 Nissan Murano include 15 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 15 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2006 Nissan Murano have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2006 Nissan Murano as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2006 Nissan Murano?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (seat-related issues) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Nissan Murano reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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