2006 Nissan Murano problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Seats (382) · Visibility (149) · Steering (30)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Nissan Murano model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
686 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (79)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2026-04-13 · NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certification label and vin plate replacement service information because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “certification label” or “vin plate/label” may be needed. hint: certification label = fmvss (federal motor vehicle safety standards) label. these items may be availabl
Structure:body 2026-04-13 · NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certification label and vin plate replacement service information because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “certification label” or “vin plate/label” may be needed. hint: certification label = fmvss (federal motor vehicle safety standards) label. these items may be availabl
Electrical System 2024-05-21 · NTB13-107G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vehicle key not detected / authenticated, engine will not start this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Electrical System 2024-05-21 · NTB13-027D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
can communication – network diagnostic flow chart this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Electrical System 2024-05-21 · NTB10-066C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
can communication codes – diagnostic tips and guidelines this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Visibility/Wiper 2024-04-30 · NTB17-019H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
window glass warranty information this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Showing the 6 most recent of 79 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-06-07 · Unknown Or Other“drivers seat is not sitting right almost seems like it came unhinged. driving on a short distance trip i noticed that every time i needed to turn and it the road was windy i could smell fuel and it seems like i was loosing gas as i was driving like it was punchard or spilling some how.. i'm no mechanic but as a pregnant woman i was absolutely nause…”
2023-11-12 · Service Brakes“have 3 lights on dash abs, awd, and brake. had the vehicle diagnosed, and was told it is the abs module. shouldn't this be covered as a safety issue.…”
2023-05-04 · Wheels“i have a 2006 nissan murano and the rear subframe is having premature heavy rust causing the rear wheels to camber inwards. i noticed that 90% or the murano around this year are concerned and it creates a extremely dangerous road safety issue nissan should recall these car equipped with this subframe and save lives !…”
2023-04-12 · Unknown Or Other“the rear subframe has been rotting for some time before being discovered. the driver side sway bar link in the rear has broken. joint points are ready to break as well. tires leaning inwards. the contact stated that the manufacturer has not provided any assistance for this vehicle or for the one they owned previously.…”
2023-02-08 · Suspension“what component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? -front driver seat and the rear subframe. yes how was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? -seat moves around while driving. the subframe is bad, which if it broke could be dangerous. has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a de…”
2022-08-31 · Seats“my drivers side seat started wobbling and it feels dangerous in case of any kind of crash. the other day i pulled into driveway and heard a pop and the side where the buttons are popped out and i cannot find one of them. the part where the buttons for seat adjustment just fell out and i pushed back but still afraid in case of collision. i have read…”
2022-08-24 · Suspension“the rear k-frame of the vehicle is broken near the mounting for the left side of the rear sway bar. this caused the rear tires to wear excessively on the inside edges of both tires, this wear is not easily seen from the outside of the vehicle. it is fortunate that the vehicle had developed an exhaust leak and the tire wear was discovered at this ti…”
2022-07-31 · Vehicle Speed Control“i was driving from a funeral on saturday july, 30th. 2022. the car has been fine, & shown no leading hints of error. i did have a spare tire on in which it had no problems either. after the funeral i was notified my tire was ready, so i headed over to get it changed. after about 10/15 mins of driving (taking my daughter to work) the car started to …”
2022-06-30 · Structure:frame And Members · 151,000 mi“the contact owns a 2006 nissan murano. the contact stated while inspecting the vehicle, he noticed the subframe was corroded. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. a dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 151,000.…”
2022-06-05 · Suspension · 💥 crash“broken rear k frame/sub frame. vehicle veered into oncoming traffic and left the roadway after fishtailing in the rain. towed to repair shop. inspection of the rear suspension shows multiple premature catastrophic failures of the rear k frame and or sub frame structure. stabilization bar is completely broken from it's mount. rear k frame/sub frame …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.