Illustration2006 NISSAN MURANO FRONT WHEEL HUB BEARING WORN. *TR
2006 Nissan Murano
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
More warning signs than most Murano years
Owner complaints for the 2006 Nissan Murano are substantially higher than the model-year median of 110.
About this comparison →How this year compares
Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
260–25K
15625–50K
21650–75K
13475–100K
112100–150K
43150K+
687 reports with mileage · 116 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Seats. Review the 402 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Visibility. Review the 150 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Power Train. Review the 43 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
13 crash reports2 fire reports14 injury reports
What owners actually said
803 reportsWHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR WILL FALL DOWN TO COMPLETELY DOWN POSITION, COMPLETELY BLOCKING VIEW OF ROAD. THIS WILL HAPPEN WHEN VISOR IS IN THE COMPLETELY UP POSITION. A PREVIOUS OWNER HAS REPLACED THE VISOR FOR THE SAME ISSUE BEFORE. *TR
THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR ON THE OUR 2006 NISSAN MURANO IS VERY LOOSE AND OFTEN FALLS DOWN, OBSCURING THE DRIVERS VISION OF THE ROAD. *TR
I HAVE A 2006 NISSAN MURANO AND THE FRONT DRIVERS SEAT HAS A BAR BROKEN WHICH CAUSES THE SEAT TO SHIFT FROM SIDE TO SIDE. THIS IS UNSAFE AND IS POOR WORKMANSHIP. *TR
SUN VISOR REPEATEDLY FALLS IN FRONT OF THE DRIVERS FACE - MINIMIZING VISIBILITY AND REQUIRING YOU TO TAKE YOUR HAND OFF THE STEERING WHEEL. DANGEROUS AT TIMES - SINCE IT HAPPENS ALMOST CONSTANTLY. *TR
OPERATING MY 2006 NISSAN MURANO ON THE ROADWAY WHEN THERE WAS A SUDDEN POP AND SNAP NOISE FROM BENEATH THE DRIVERS SEAT. FORTUNATELY I WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL AND WAS NOT INVOLVED IN A COLLISION. THE DRIVERS SEAT KNOW IS LOOSE AND TILTS TO THE LEFT AND IS VERY UNSAFE, ESPECIALLY WHEN CORNERING. I WENT TO A LOCAL NISSAN DEAL…
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OPERATING MY 2006 NISSAN MURANO ON THE ROADWAY WHEN THERE WAS A SUDDEN POP AND SNAP NOISE FROM BENEATH THE DRIVERS SEAT. FORTUNATELY I WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL AND WAS NOT INVOLVED IN A COLLISION. THE DRIVERS SEAT KNOW IS LOOSE AND TILTS TO THE LEFT AND IS VERY UNSAFE, ESPECIALLY WHEN CORNERING. I WENT TO A LOCAL NISSAN DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT THE SEAT RAIL HAD BROKEN AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED AT A COST OF $1200.. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION I LEARNED THAT I AM AMONG MANY PEOPLE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS BROKEN SEAT RAIL SYNDROME. THERE IS OBVIOUSLY A DEFECT IN THE BRACKET WHICH NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED AND A CORRECTIVE NOTICE ISSUED TO NISSAN OF MA. *TR
SIMILAR COMPLAINT RE: DRIVER'S SEAT ON 2006 NISSAN MURANO. I RECENTLY PURCHASED THE CAR USED (1 MONTH AGO). THE SEAT, AUTOMATICALLY ADJUSTS FOR THE DRIVER WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TURNED ON AND HAS BEEN OPERATING WITHOUT CONCERN. TODAY, THE DRIVER'S SEAT CAME OFF TRACK WITHOUT WARNING, NOW LEANS WAY TO THE LEFT AND IS EXTREMELY UN…
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SIMILAR COMPLAINT RE: DRIVER'S SEAT ON 2006 NISSAN MURANO. I RECENTLY PURCHASED THE CAR USED (1 MONTH AGO). THE SEAT, AUTOMATICALLY ADJUSTS FOR THE DRIVER WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TURNED ON AND HAS BEEN OPERATING WITHOUT CONCERN. TODAY, THE DRIVER'S SEAT CAME OFF TRACK WITHOUT WARNING, NOW LEANS WAY TO THE LEFT AND IS EXTREMELY UNSAFE. I DROVE IT HOME AND WILL TAKE IT TO DEALER TOMORROW. I DID CALL NISSAN RE: RECALL AND WAS INFORMED THERE WAS NO RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE DESPITE THE HUNDREDS OF SIMILAR COMPLAINTS. I INTEND TO DO WHAT I CAN TO ENSURE IT IS ADDRESSED BY NISSAN AND THE REPAIRS MADE. *TR
I HAVE A 2006 NISSAN MURANO. FOR THE PAST FEW WEEKS THERE WAS A SQUEAK IN MY CAR, I THOUGHT IT MIGHT BE MY SEAT. ALL OF A SUDDEN THIS MORNING, I GOT IN AND MY DRIVERS SEAT WAS LEANING TO THE LEFT. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY WANT $1100 TO FIX IT, SAYS IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THEIR WARRANTY. THEY SAID THAT THE SEAT FRAME I…
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I HAVE A 2006 NISSAN MURANO. FOR THE PAST FEW WEEKS THERE WAS A SQUEAK IN MY CAR, I THOUGHT IT MIGHT BE MY SEAT. ALL OF A SUDDEN THIS MORNING, I GOT IN AND MY DRIVERS SEAT WAS LEANING TO THE LEFT. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY WANT $1100 TO FIX IT, SAYS IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THEIR WARRANTY. THEY SAID THAT THE SEAT FRAME IS BROKEN. *TR
2006 NISSAN SUN VISOR DROPS DOWN UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE DRIVING. *TR
I HAVE A 06 NISSAN MURANO,,THE DRIVERSIDE SUN VISOR FALLS DOWN WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT NOTICE,,WHICH CAN AND MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT,,DEALER WANTS 400. PLUS TO FIX,,THIS ISSUE IS NOT UNCOMMON IT SEEMS,,I WOULD HATE TO SEE NISSAN GET HIT LIKE TOYOTA,,THIS IS SOMETHING NISSAN KNOWS ABOUT,,MAYBE THIS MAY HAVE TO BE HANDLED BY THE MEDIA…
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I HAVE A 06 NISSAN MURANO,,THE DRIVERSIDE SUN VISOR FALLS DOWN WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT NOTICE,,WHICH CAN AND MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT,,DEALER WANTS 400. PLUS TO FIX,,THIS ISSUE IS NOT UNCOMMON IT SEEMS,,I WOULD HATE TO SEE NISSAN GET HIT LIKE TOYOTA,,THIS IS SOMETHING NISSAN KNOWS ABOUT,,MAYBE THIS MAY HAVE TO BE HANDLED BY THE MEDIA,,THEY SEEM TO GET THINGS DONE. *TR
Official recalls
409V169000 · Engine And Engine Cooling
May 19, 2009
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.
06V401000 · Steering:column LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT Device
Oct 20, 2006
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.
06V048000 · Seat Belts:rear/other
Feb 13, 2006
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.
06V003000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Jan 10, 2006
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
2PE08065 · 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.
PE05050 · Fuel Tank Punctures From Road Debris
Opened Sep 13, 2005 · Closed Jan 31, 2006
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly; 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.
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.