2006 Nissan Murano fuel/propulsion system problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2006 Nissan Murano — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Jun 7, 2025
“Tl* the contact owned a 2006 nissan murano. While driving, the vehicle shook and began to smoke. The vehicle caught fire and flames appeared behind the driver's seat. The contact exited the vehicle as the fuel tank exploded three or four times. There were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed and…”
filed Nov 18, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Murano years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Murano | 2 | 10% |
| 2020 Murano | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 Murano | 3 | 3% |
| 2015 Murano | 9 | 4% |
| 2014 Murano | 4 | 3% |
| 2013 Murano | 2 | 3% |
| 2012 Murano | 3 | 2% |
| 2011 Murano | 6 | 4% |
| 2010 Murano | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 Murano | 9 | 1% |
| 2007 Murano | 14 | 2% |
| 2005 Murano | 9 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Nissan Murano
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.