2006 Nissan Murano Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 3%of 803 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the engine of the 2006 Nissan Murano, 3% of the 803 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The fuel sending unit have a problem and my gas gauge is not work right and passage side door lock don't work right when lock the with the remote are door switch and when I start the vehicle up it take a long time to start up in the winter morning or when I turn the vehicle off it don't start back upright away.”
NHTSA complaint #11282986, filed 2019-11, 121,044 miles“My 2006 Nissan Murano stopped in the middle of the road with no warning. I was almost rear ended by several cars and I had both of my kids in the backseat of the car. This is the third time that my car just dies while I was driving. This is so dangerous I hope Nissan corrects this problem before someone gets killed”
NHTSA complaint #11150266, filed 2018-11, 198,000 miles“Took vehicle in for repairs for oil leaks, lights, trunk release, vehicle running like a truck, A/C, radio,transmission and camera display in car. Was told trunk release , motor, and transmission problems, and lighting couldn't be duplicated. The same day I picked up my vehicle turn vehicle off close the drivers door and head and rear lights shut off, close my trunk and again head and rear lights went off. …”
NHTSA complaint #10897301, filed 2016-08, 110,000 miles“We first started having issues with the ignition coils and spark plug going bad, causing our car to stop and shake. Had them replaced and a month later the car started making an ungodly rattle noise. Almost like a loud fan type noise. It gets louder the more you drive it. The several different shops that looked at it. All said the same thing, the lifters needed to be replaced and fast. And said unfortunately it was just a matter of time. Before my axle and navigation system went out mid drive. And I should contact you because this was Nissan issue to fix. …”
NHTSA complaint #11098748, filed 2018-05, 173,000 miles“I had my transmission replaced under the extended warranty after it failed. In the following week, the car began to spew smoke from the transmission area. Took it back to south side Nissan in vancouver, bc who replaced the transfer case seals (where the axle meets the transmission case). Another week passes and the same problem repeats, car smoking heavily from transmission area. Took it back to Nissan who is now stating that the seals inside the transfer case have failed and the work is not warrantied. …”
NHTSA complaint #10632271, filed 2014-09, 138,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10152515Nov 28, 2018OBD II EVAP Tube Warranty Enhancement The update below was sent out to Regions and Dealers in August of this year. We are re-circulating this update to make regional and dealer…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 20% |
| 2024 | 1 | 20% |
| 2021 | 1 | 6% |
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 5 | 4% |
| 2017 | 5 | 5% |
| 2016 | 11 | 10% |
| 2015 | 18 | 9% |
| 2014 | 7 | 5% |
| 2013 | 5 | 7% |
| 2012 | 13 | 10% |
| 2011 | 7 | 5% |
| 2010 | 8 | 4% |
| 2009 | 33 | 5% |
| 2007 | 63 | 9% |
| 2006 | 24 | 3% |
| 2005 | 27 | 3% |
| 2004 | 44 | 6% |
| 2003 | 45 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2006 Nissan Murano
402 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
179 complaintsFuel system
44 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
43 complaintsSteering
38 complaintsSuspension
30 complaintsElectrical system
26 complaintsOther or unknown
24 complaintsBody and structure
21 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsBrakes
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Nissan Murano
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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