2006 Nissan Murano Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 38about this part
- Share
- 5%of 803 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 38 complaints about the steering of the 2006 Nissan Murano, 5% of the 803 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Replace high pressure power steering line I looked online and this seems to be a highly problem will all Nissan Murano I know more than 6 people had this problem with different year Murano . Not covered under regular warranty”
NHTSA complaint #10432947, filed 2011-10, 64,000 miles“2006 Nissan Murano with approximately 57,000 miles on it. Very difficult to move the steering wheel while noise coming from under the hood. I noticed the power steering reservoir was low and refilled it. Leakage identified by stain on parking. Dealer determined that cause of the leak is a failure of the high pressure line for the power steering pump. Service advisor at the dealership told me this is a very common case. Dealer charged $550 to install a new hose. Nissan refuse to reimburse it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10421315, filed 2011-08, 57,000 miles“I have a 2006 Nissan Murano. In december of 2010 I noticed the power steering reservoir was as low, and refilled it. Three days later a noticed a leak under the car where I parked, and the power steering reservoir was empty again. Since then I have found out the high pressure hose to the power steering needs to be replaced. The car has only 52,000 miles on it. I did some investigation on the internet and found this a common problem for this car. I believe this should be a recall issue for Nissan.”
NHTSA complaint #10376131, filed 2011-01, 52,000 miles“My power steering pump has malfunctioned and the hose has a hole in it. The leak has cause a belt to pop while I was driving. I did not know what happened until the truck battery killed over and a mechanic helped me while the vehicle disabled. I also know of three other Nissan Murano owners who have had the same problem. Two of them have paid a large amout to fix this problem and the other traded in the vehicle because of the problem. This is a defect with Murano and I googled this issue and noticed that this is a common problem with this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10505493, filed 2013-04, 90,000 miles“Nissan Murano 2006, I purchased this car new. I have had several recalls in the past. I took my SUV to the dealer in jan 2010 for a power steering leak. The service guy told me the hose had to be repaired, so I got it repaired. A month later I started having the same problem in feb 2010. Now Nissan service is blaming on the power steering rack, and it needs to be changed for $2000.00. I went on line to see how many complaints for the same issue, and found others complained about the same issue as mine. …”
NHTSA complaint #10317850, filed 2010-03, 25 milesRelated recalls
- 06V401000Oct 20, 2006Certain sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 114, "theft protection." during an inspection…Covers: Nissan Murano 2005–2006
Related service bulletins
- 10243708Sep 21, 2023DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of…
- 10232652Feb 22, 2023DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of…
- 10192217Jul 23, 2013If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and…
- 10192216Jul 23, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item…
- 10039867Jul 22, 2011Nissan: 2003-2007 murano. Information on replacing the power steering hose.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 | 10% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 5 | 5% |
| 2016 | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 | 6 | 3% |
| 2014 | 23 | 16% |
| 2013 | 11 | 15% |
| 2012 | 5 | 4% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 6 | 3% |
| 2009 | 34 | 5% |
| 2008 | 1 | 20% |
| 2007 | 42 | 6% |
| 2006 | 38 | 5% |
| 2005 | 14 | 1% |
| 2004 | 26 | 4% |
| 2003 | 17 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2006 Nissan Murano
402 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
179 complaintsFuel system
44 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
43 complaintsSuspension
30 complaintsElectrical system
26 complaintsEngine
24 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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