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803 owners have filed defect reports on this one. That's not a small number. 3 active recall campaigns on file.
Average for the segment. Some recurring trouble spots worth knowing about.
Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy.
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 Nissan murano. The contact was driving approximately 30 MPH when the brake and battery sensor warning lights suddenly illuminated. The vehicle also would not accelerate. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where the contact was informed that the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Nissan murano. While driving various speeds, the vehicle rapidly jerked while switching gears. Also, while driving various speeds, the vehicle shut off without warning. The contact stated that the temperature gauge ran hot prior to experiencing the…
2006 Nissan murano. Sun visors keep falling down obstructing view. Please have Nissan issue a recall to fix this problem. Thanks. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Nissan murano. A spring broke in the sun visor, which caused the visor to repeatedly fall into his face. No repairs were made to date. The failure mileage was 66,000. The current mileage was 66,423.
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If the webbing is completely separated, it can increase the risk of injury to an occupant in a crash.
A punctured tank could increase the risk of a fire.
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.
It's got known weak points. With a reliability score of 6.4 out of 10 based on 803 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2006 Nissan Murano has a higher-than-average rate of reported issues. The areas to watch are listed above. Whether it's worth owning depends on price, condition, and how much repair exposure you can absorb.
The 2006 Nissan Murano is acceptable, with specific caveats. Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy. The record behind that call: Reliability score 6.4/10 — around the segment average; 3 recall campaigns on file. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is visibility, with 175 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 59,324 miles. Average repair cost runs about $350 at an independent shop.
The visibility is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $350 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 59,324 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
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Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 803 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $350, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.