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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2006 Nissan Murano recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2006 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 803
Latest campaign: May 19, 2009

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Engine and engine cooling	1	May 19, 2009	09V169000
Steering	1	Oct 20, 2006	06V401000
Seat belts	1	Feb 13, 2006	06V048000
Fuel system, gasoline	1	Jan 10, 2006	06V003000

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

May 19, 2009Latest campaign


May 19, 200909V169000	Engine and engine cooling ENGINE MAY STALL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 09V169000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 09V169000 · May 19, 2009
Oct 20, 200606V401000	Steering: column locking anti-theft device 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… DetailsHide details for campaign 06V401000 What's wrong 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. Campaign NHTSA 06V401000 · Oct 20, 2006
Feb 13, 200606V048000	Seat belts: rear/other IF THE WEBBING IS COMPLETELY SEPARATED, IT CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT IN A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 06V048000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 06V048000 · Feb 13, 2006
Jan 10, 200606V003000	Fuel system, gasoline: storage tank assembly A PUNCTURED TANK COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A FIRE. DetailsHide details for campaign 06V003000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 06V003000 · Jan 10, 2006

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Nissan recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component803

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

803Complaints filed

13Involving a crash

2Involving a fire

14Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Seats	402	50	2	0	4
Visibility	150	19	2	0	2
Power train	43	5	0	0	2
Steering	38	5	1	0	0
Suspension	30	4	2	0	0
Visibility/wiper	29	4	0	0	0
Electrical system	26	3	2	0	0
Engine	24	3	1	0	0
Unknown or other	23	3	0	0	0
Fuel system	23	3	0	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	21	3	0	1	0
Structure	21	3	0	0	0
Gasoline	21	3	0	0	0
Air bags	19	2	1	0	1
Equipment	11	1	0	0	0

14 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

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…”
Filed 06/07/2025 · ODI 11665489
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.”
Filed 11/12/2023 · ODI 11554704
Suspension
“I have a 2006 Nissan Murano and the rear subframe is having premature heavy rust causing the rear wheels to camber inwards.”
Filed 05/04/2023 · ODI 11520519

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2006 Nissan Murano recall questions

How many recalls does the 2006 Nissan Murano have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2006 Nissan Murano. The most recent, 09V169000 (reported May 19, 2009), concerns engine and engine cooling. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2006 Nissan Murano?

Seats is the most-reported component, named in 402 complaints out of 803 filed with NHTSA (50%). Across all complaints, owners reported 13 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2006 Nissan Murano?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Nissan recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Nissan dealer.

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