2006 Nissan Murano fuel system problems

The 2006 Nissan Murano has 44 fuel system complaints filed with NHTSA — 5% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

Fuel System complaints

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Crash-involved

Related recalls

Fuel System complaints by year

Murano fuel system complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

06V003000Fuel SystemJanuary 10, 2006 · 205,000 units

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.

What owners report

“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…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · November 15, 2019 · fire

Common questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2006 Nissan Murano have?

NHTSA has 44 complaints about the 2006 Nissan Murano fuel system — 5% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2006 Nissan Murano fuel system?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the fuel system: 06V003000.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.