2006 NISSAN MURANO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

916

Owner Complaints

15 Crashes 2 Fires

4

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

2

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2006 NISSAN MURANO

The 2006 NISSAN MURANO has received a total of 916 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Nissan North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Seats (402 complaints), Visibility (149 complaints), and Steering (37 complaints).

Recalls for the 2006 NISSAN MURANO

NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2006 NISSAN MURANO, potentially affecting up to 837,905 vehicles.

Recall 09V169000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

| 362,891 vehicles affected

Defect: 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: 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.

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Recall 06V401000 — STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE

| 67,014 vehicles affected

Defect: 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: 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.

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Recall 06V003000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

| 205,000 vehicles affected

Defect: 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: 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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Recall 06V048000 — SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

| 203,000 vehicles affected

Defect: 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: 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.

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Owner Complaints for the 2006 NISSAN MURANO

916 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 NISSAN MURANO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Seats
Complaints: 402 2 Crashes 4 Injuries
Visibility
Complaints: 149 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Steering
Complaints: 37 1 Crash
Power Train
Complaints: 32
Suspension
Complaints: 29 2 Crashes
Visibilitywiper
Complaints: 29
Engine
Complaints: 24 1 Crash
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 23
Electrical System
Complaints: 22 2 Crashes
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 21 1 Fire
Air Bags
Complaints: 19 1 Crash 1 Injury
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 19
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 10 2 Injuries
Structurebody
Complaints: 10
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 10 1 Crash
Wheels
Complaints: 7
Seat Belts
Complaints: 6 2 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 6 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 5
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 5 1 Crash 1 Fire 1 Injury
Structure
Complaints: 5
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 5
Equipment
Complaints: 4
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 2
Equipment Adaptivemobility
Complaints: 2
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 2
Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 2
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Service Brakes
Complaints: 2
Child Seattether Strapwebbing
Complaints: 1
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 1
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
Complaints: 1
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
Complaints: 1
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11665489 | ENGINE | | N/A miles
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 nauseous from going only an hour away. also it seemed like I would periodically loose power and at one point actually had to pull over and let the vehicle air out and cool down. seems like the was a situation with the coolant as well had to replace the cap and it looks as though that had been a issue with the previous owner as well.
#11665489 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | | N/A miles
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 nauseous from going only an hour away. also it seemed like I would periodically loose power and at one point actually had to pull over and let the vehicle air out and cool down. seems like the was a situation with the coolant as well had to replace the cap and it looks as though that had been a issue with the previous owner as well.
#11665489 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | N/A miles
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 nauseous from going only an hour away. also it seemed like I would periodically loose power and at one point actually had to pull over and let the vehicle air out and cool down. seems like the was a situation with the coolant as well had to replace the cap and it looks as though that had been a issue with the previous owner as well.
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.
#11554704 | SERVICE BRAKES | | N/A miles
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.

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Safety Rating for the 2006 NISSAN MURANO

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 NISSAN MURANO in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 NISSAN MURANO

Nissan North America, Inc. has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2006 NISSAN MURANO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

07025 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK

DIFFICULT TO REFUEL VEHICLE. DIFFICULT TO RESTART THE FUEL FILLING NOZZLE IF THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SHUT OFF DURING FUELING. REPLACE THE FUEL TANK. *KB

06044 — VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

SUNROOF WIND DEFLECTOR SEAL SEPARATES. *TT

NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 NISSAN MURANO

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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