2006 Nissan Murano Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 43about this part
- Share
- 5%of 803 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 93,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 43 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2006 Nissan Murano, 5% of the 803 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 93,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I tried to park my car in a parking. It would not go into park; it would go no further than neutral gear. As a result, because I could not go into reverse I had to drive over a median to exit the parking lot. I subsequently discovered that transmission problems are endemic with this make and model. Why have you not ordered Nissan to issue a recall?”
NHTSA complaint #10534919, filed 2013-08, 99,400 miles“Driving about 20 MPH when I heard a big bang. Thought my tire blew out. Then the car started to make a continuous flapping sound. At one point it made my transmission shift, to the point that it made the car jump like if I got hit my a car in the rear. Had to tow my car to the nearest mechanic to find out it was my transfer case.”
NHTSA complaint #10644384, filed 2014-10, 106,000 miles“I am adding to a growing complaint with in Nissan Murano owners that my transfer case now needs repairs (the seals are leaking) at 92000 miles. Luckily I am not experiencing power failures. The total cost of repairs are estimated at $2000. I am demanding a recall and full replacement of the part with a test quality part for my safety an all those driving Nissan Murano's.”
NHTSA complaint #10626758, filed 2014-08, 92,000 miles“My CVT transmission slips when I first start to drive (cannot go over 20 miles an hour.) after warming up it starts to respond. When driving on expressway you can feel the transmission slip and the car lags/lunges. Nissan repair cannot get an error code from their machine when testing but acknowledges the problem. They refuse to service the car until it codes. Nissan consumer affairs acknowledges the problem and will not provide assistance.”
NHTSA complaint #11081409, filed 2018-03, 91,000 miles“Immediately after I had the cat fluid flushed/replaced at my local Nissan dealer, there would be a smell of burning liquid from underneath the car. Usually the smell is stronger when coming to a stop from moving”
NHTSA complaint #11132425, filed 2018-10, 96,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10218741May 31, 2022NISSAN AWD MODELS; ABNORMAL NOISE, VIBRATION AND/OR JUDDER FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous…
- 10211988Mar 15, 2022NISSAN AWD MODELS; ABNORMAL NOISE, VIBRATION AND/OR JUDDER FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous…
- 10180989Sep 23, 2020NISSAN; VIBRATION AND/OR NOISE WHEN MAKING LOW SPEED TURNS IF YOU CONFIRM There is a vibration or judder feeling from the rear of the vehicle during the following conditions: ï·…
- 10145547Sep 28, 2018NISSAN; VIBRATION AND/OR NOISE WHEN MAKING LOW SPEED TURNS This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with AWD (All-Wheel Drive) or 4WD (4-Wheel Drive). This bulletin has…
- 10192474Nov 20, 2014SERVICE INFORMATION If a customer describes lack of power or poor acceleration, perform the following checks before attempting any repair: * Check for stored DTCs. * Check if the…
- 10043950Apr 10, 2012Nissan: ecm replacement procedures with consult iii plus. Applies to all 2004 and later (does not apply to leaf/ev) vehicles.
- 10024689Apr 28, 2008Nissan; special automatic transmission fluid requirement. 2004 to current nissan vehicles.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 24% |
| 2024 | 1 | 20% |
| 2020 | 4 | 8% |
| 2018 | 5 | 4% |
| 2017 | 14 | 13% |
| 2016 | 15 | 14% |
| 2015 | 53 | 26% |
| 2014 | 31 | 21% |
| 2013 | 13 | 18% |
| 2012 | 30 | 22% |
| 2011 | 37 | 25% |
| 2010 | 40 | 21% |
| 2009 | 69 | 11% |
| 2008 | 3 | 60% |
| 2007 | 63 | 9% |
| 2006 | 43 | 5% |
| 2005 | 56 | 6% |
| 2004 | 143 | 21% |
| 2003 | 265 | 33% |
Other parts of the 2006 Nissan Murano
402 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
179 complaintsFuel system
44 complaintsSteering
38 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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