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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
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687 reports with mileage · 116 unknown
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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
13 crash reports2 fire reports14 injury reports
What owners actually said
803 reports
75,000 miles · Jun 24, 2011
Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN MURANO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN HE NOTICED FLUID LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH. WHILE REPLACING THE POWER STEERING FLUID, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM A HOSE. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE POWER STEERING HOSE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN MURANO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN HE NOTICED FLUID LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH. WHILE REPLACING THE POWER STEERING FLUID, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM A HOSE. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE POWER STEERING HOSE WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 75,000.
NHTSA ODI #10408837
70,000 miles · Jun 23, 2011
Visibility
SUN VISOR KEEPS DROPPING DOWN WHILE DRIVING WHICH IS A SAFETY ISSUE WHEN IT BLOCKS THE ABILITY TO SEE WHILE DRIVING. THERE ARE COMPLAINTS ALL OVER THE INTERNET ABOUT THIS BEING AN ISSUE WITH THE NISSAN MURANO BUT NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE ABOUT IT (LIKE A RECALL). *TR
NHTSA ODI #10408722
58,000 miles · Jun 22, 2011
Suspension
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN MURANO. THE CONTACT NOTICED WHILE DRIVING AND THE VEHICLE HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD IT BOUNCED AND SHE LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING FOR A MOMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL MECHANIC SEVERAL TIMES FOR THE FAILURE. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE LOCAL MECHAN…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN MURANO. THE CONTACT NOTICED WHILE DRIVING AND THE VEHICLE HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD IT BOUNCED AND SHE LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING FOR A MOMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL MECHANIC SEVERAL TIMES FOR THE FAILURE. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE LOCAL MECHANIC PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST THAT LOCATED THE FAILURE IN THE LOWER CONTROL BUSHING ARM. THE BRAKES ALSO FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY WHEN THEY WERE APPLIED. . THE MANUFACTURER FILED REPORT 7198074 AND DENIED ASSISTANCE WITH THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 73,000.
NHTSA ODI #10408470
77,000 miles · Jun 10, 2011
Seats
THERE WAS NO EVENT THAT HAPPENED PRIOR TO THIS PROBLEM. DRIVER'S SEAT HAS A ROCKING BACK AND FORTH MOTION AT THE LEFT REAR. IT APPEARS NHTSA HAS ISSUED A TSB FOR THIS PROBLEM PREVIOUSLY, BUT THE PROBLEMS STILL OCCUR. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10405910
64,000 miles · Jun 8, 2011
Fuel System, Gasoline
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN MURANO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE WAS DEFECTIVE AND NOT PROVIDING THE CORRECT READING OF FUEL LEVELS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAG…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN MURANO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE WAS DEFECTIVE AND NOT PROVIDING THE CORRECT READING OF FUEL LEVELS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 64,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 67,000.
NHTSA ODI #10405641
81,000 miles · Jun 1, 2011
Seats
THERE WAS NO EVENT LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE. I SIMPLY GOT INTO MY CAR AND NOTED THAT THE DRIVER'S SEAT SUDDENLY ROCKED BACK AND FORTH LIKE IT WAS OFF TRACK OR HAD COME UNBOLTED FROM THE BASE. WHILE DRIVING THE SEAT WAS UNSTABLE AND WOULD SHIFT IN PLACE, ESPECIALLY AROUND CORNERS. I TOOK THE CAR TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND WAS…
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THERE WAS NO EVENT LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE. I SIMPLY GOT INTO MY CAR AND NOTED THAT THE DRIVER'S SEAT SUDDENLY ROCKED BACK AND FORTH LIKE IT WAS OFF TRACK OR HAD COME UNBOLTED FROM THE BASE. WHILE DRIVING THE SEAT WAS UNSTABLE AND WOULD SHIFT IN PLACE, ESPECIALLY AROUND CORNERS. I TOOK THE CAR TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS A BROKEN SUPPORT BAR. APPARENTLY THE WELD WHERE IT MET AT THE SEAT FRAME HAD FAILED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10404091
98,000 miles · Jun 1, 2011
Seats
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN MURANO. THE CONTACT STATED THE BRACKET ON THE DRIVER SEAT WAS BROKEN AND UNSTABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED TO REPAIR THE FAILURE HE HAD TO PAY THE REPAIR COST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THERE WERE NO RELATED RECALLS OR WARRANTIES FOR THE FA…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN MURANO. THE CONTACT STATED THE BRACKET ON THE DRIVER SEAT WAS BROKEN AND UNSTABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED TO REPAIR THE FAILURE HE HAD TO PAY THE REPAIR COST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THERE WERE NO RELATED RECALLS OR WARRANTIES FOR THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000.
NHTSA ODI #10404073
83,208 miles · Jun 1, 2011
Seats
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN MIRANO. THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT WAS BROKEN. WHEN THE CONTACT MADE A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN THE SEAT WOULD SWAY IN THE SAME DIRECTION AS THE VEHICLE. NEITHER THE DEALER OR MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 83,208.
NHTSA ODI #10403997
48,000 miles · May 29, 2011
Seats
MY DRIVER'S SEAT BEGAN ROCKING BADLY ON MAY 8, 2011. THERE HAD BEEN NO UNUSUAL INCIDENTS OR ACCIDENTS. IT APPEARS THAT THE FRAMING ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT HAS BROKEN AND NOW MY SEAT ROCKS BADLY ANYTIME I GET IN OR OUT OF THE CAR, AS WELL AS ANYTIME I MAKE A TURN OR DRIVE AROUND A CURVE IN THE ROAD. IT ALSO PITCHES BACK AND FORTH…
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MY DRIVER'S SEAT BEGAN ROCKING BADLY ON MAY 8, 2011. THERE HAD BEEN NO UNUSUAL INCIDENTS OR ACCIDENTS. IT APPEARS THAT THE FRAMING ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT HAS BROKEN AND NOW MY SEAT ROCKS BADLY ANYTIME I GET IN OR OUT OF THE CAR, AS WELL AS ANYTIME I MAKE A TURN OR DRIVE AROUND A CURVE IN THE ROAD. IT ALSO PITCHES BACK AND FORTH WHENEVER I MAKE A STOP, THEREBY FEELING LIKE AND "EJECTOR" SEAT AND CHOKING ME WITH THE SEAT BELT.
NHTSA ODI #10404648
5,000 miles · May 29, 2011
Visibility
THE DEFECTIVE DESIGN OF THE DRIVER-SIDE VISOR IN OUR 2006 NISSAN MURANO RESULTS IN A SAFETY HAZARD BECAUSE THE VISOR WILL NOT STAY UP - IT FALLS DOWN, BLOCKING THE DRIVER'S VIEW. DRIVERS ARE EITHER FORCED TO DRIVE WITH ONE HAND ON THE WHEEL WHILE TRYING TO HOLD THE VISOR UP WITH THE OTHER; OR DRIVING WITH A VERY RESTRICTED VIEW…
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THE DEFECTIVE DESIGN OF THE DRIVER-SIDE VISOR IN OUR 2006 NISSAN MURANO RESULTS IN A SAFETY HAZARD BECAUSE THE VISOR WILL NOT STAY UP - IT FALLS DOWN, BLOCKING THE DRIVER'S VIEW. DRIVERS ARE EITHER FORCED TO DRIVE WITH ONE HAND ON THE WHEEL WHILE TRYING TO HOLD THE VISOR UP WITH THE OTHER; OR DRIVING WITH A VERY RESTRICTED VIEW OF THE ROAD WITH THE VISOR HANGING DOWN. REPLACEMENT VISORS ARE NO BETTER - THEY FAIL WITHIN A FEW WEEKS OF BEING INSTALLED. ACCORDING TO WEBSITES WE HAVE VISITED, THE DESIGN DEFECT OF THE VISOR IS COMMON AMONG NISSAN MURANO MODELS OF MANY OTHER YEARS ALSO. *TR
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, DUE TO THE LOCATION OF THE FORWARD EDGE OF THE FUEL TANK, IN THE EVENT THAT A VEHICLE FRONT TIRE RUNS OVER A SMALL, SHARP OBJECT IN THE ROAD, CATCHES IT AND PROPELS IT TOWARDS THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, IT MAY STRIKE AND PUNCTURE THE FUEL TANK.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A PUNCTURED TANK COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL PROTECTORS IN FRONT OF THE TANK FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
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NHTSA investigations
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PE08065 · Driver Seat Anchor Failure
Opened Nov 18, 2008 · Closed Jul 2, 2009
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seats
THIS INVESTIGATION CONCERNS STRUCTURAL FAILURE OF THE ANCHOR/BRACKET ON THE LEFT REAR SIDE OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT.THE CONCERN IS THAT SUCH FAILURES MAY ALTER THE DRIVER'S SEATED POSITION SO AS TO REDUCE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE OCCUPANT PROTECTION SYSTEM OR POTENTIALLY COMPROMISE VEHICLE CONTROL.FAILURE OF THE SUBJECT ANCHOR BRACKET RESULTS FROM METAL FATIGUE AND CAUSES REARWARD TILTING OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT.THESE FAILURES USUALLY OCCUR DURING DRIVER INGRESS BUT MAY ALSO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING OPERATED.THE SAFETY RELATED CONCERNS DURING ACTUAL VEHICLE USE WERE NOT VALIDATED BY THIS INVESTIGATION.WHILE THE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS OF THIS PROBLEM IS RELATIVELY HIGH, ONLY THREE VERY MINOR, UNDOCUMENTED INJURIES WERE REPORTED.THE REPORTED INJURIES OCCURRED DURING DRIVER INGRESS, NOT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION.INVESTIGATION DISCLOSED THAT THE APPARENT RISK OF COMPROMISE TO VEHICLE CONTROL HAS NOT BEEN DEMONSTRATED.INVESTIGATION ALSO DISCLOSED THAT THE APPARENT RISK OF COLLAPSE OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT BACK HAS NOT BEEN DEMONSTRATEDA SAFETY RELATED DEFECT TREND WAS NOT IDENTIFIED AND THIS INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN CLOSED.
ODI OPENED A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION BASED ON FOUR VEHICLE OWNER QUESTIONNAIRES (VOQ'S) INDICATING THAT THE FUEL TANKS WEREPUNCTURED BY ROAD DEBRIS UNDER NORMAL, NON OFF-ROAD DRIVING CONDITIONS.AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 2005, THE COMPLAINT TOTAL INCREASED TO 12.NISSAN SUPPLIED ODI WITH 31 COMPLAINTS OF FUEL TANK PUNCTURES, INCLUDING 26 NOT PREVIOUSLY KNOWN TO ODI FROM THE VOQ RECORDS. IN A LETTER DATED JANUARY 9, 2006, NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. NOTIFIED ODI OF ITS PLAN TO RECALL APPROXIMATELY 209,000 MODEL YEAR 2003 - 2006 NISSAN MURANO VEHICLES BUILT FROM APRIL 24, 2002 (START OF PRODUCTION OF MY 2003) THROUGH NOVEMBER 24, 2005 (INCLUDING A PORTION OF MY 2006 VEHICLES) TO CORRECT A DEFICIENCY IN FUEL TANK SHIELDING FROM ROAD DEBRIS.THIS RECALL HAS BEEN DESIGNATED NHTSA NO. 06V-003.RECALLED VEHICLES WILL BE FITTED WITH PROTECTIVE SHIELDING FOR THE FRONTAL PORTION OF THE FUEL TANK TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF PUNCTURE BY PROJECTILES FROM THE FRONT WHEELS.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN CLOSED.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
ODI OPENED A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION BASED ON FOUR VEHICLE OWNER QUESTIONNAIRES (VOQ'S) INDICATING THAT THE FUEL TANKS WEREPUNCTURED BY ROAD DEBRIS UNDER NORMAL, NON OFF-ROAD DRIVING CONDITIONS.AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 2005, THE COMPLAINT TOTAL INCREASED TO 12.NISSAN SUPPLIED ODI WITH 31 COMPLAINTS OF FUEL TANK PUNCTURES, INCLUDING 26 NOT PREVIOUSLY KNOWN TO ODI FROM THE VOQ RECORDS. IN A LETTER DATED JANUARY 9, 2006, NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. NOTIFIED ODI OF ITS PLAN TO RECALL APPROXIMATELY 209,000 MODEL YEAR 2003 - 2006 NISSAN MURANO VEHICLES BUILT FROM APRIL 24, 2002 (START OF PRODUCTION OF MY 2003) THROUGH NOVEMBER 24, 2005 (INCLUDING A PORTION OF MY 2006 VEHICLES) TO CORRECT A DEFICIENCY IN FUEL TANK SHIELDING FROM ROAD DEBRIS.THIS RECALL HAS BEEN DESIGNATED NHTSA NO. 06V-003.RECALLED VEHICLES WILL BE FITTED WITH PROTECTIVE SHIELDING FOR THE FRONTAL PORTION OF THE FUEL TANK TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF PUNCTURE BY PROJECTILES FROM THE FRONT WHEELS.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN CLOSED.
Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly
ODI OPENED A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION BASED ON FOUR VEHICLE OWNER QUESTIONNAIRES (VOQ'S) INDICATING THAT THE FUEL TANKS WEREPUNCTURED BY ROAD DEBRIS UNDER NORMAL, NON OFF-ROAD DRIVING CONDITIONS.AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 2005, THE COMPLAINT TOTAL INCREASED TO 12.NISSAN SUPPLIED ODI WITH 31 COMPLAINTS OF FUEL TANK PUNCTURES, INCLUDING 26 NOT PREVIOUSLY KNOWN TO ODI FROM THE VOQ RECORDS. IN A LETTER DATED JANUARY 9, 2006, NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. NOTIFIED ODI OF ITS PLAN TO RECALL APPROXIMATELY 209,000 MODEL YEAR 2003 - 2006 NISSAN MURANO VEHICLES BUILT FROM APRIL 24, 2002 (START OF PRODUCTION OF MY 2003) THROUGH NOVEMBER 24, 2005 (INCLUDING A PORTION OF MY 2006 VEHICLES) TO CORRECT A DEFICIENCY IN FUEL TANK SHIELDING FROM ROAD DEBRIS.THIS RECALL HAS BEEN DESIGNATED NHTSA NO. 06V-003.RECALLED VEHICLES WILL BE FITTED WITH PROTECTIVE SHIELDING FOR THE FRONTAL PORTION OF THE FUEL TANK TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF PUNCTURE BY PROJECTILES FROM THE FRONT WHEELS.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN CLOSED.
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