2006 Nissan Murano steering problems

The 2006 Nissan Murano has 38 steering complaints filed with NHTSA — 4% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

Steering complaints

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Crash-involved

Related recalls

Steering complaints by year

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

Related recalls

06V401000SteeringOctober 20, 2006 · 67,014 units

Defect

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION." DURING AN INSPECTION OF SOME VEHICLES AT THE ASSEMBLY PLANT, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED WITH THE IGNITION KNOB IN THE "OFF" POSITION BUT THE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION NOT BEING IN THE "PARK" POSITION.

Consequence

IF THE KEY IS TURNED TO THE "OFF" POSITION WITHOUT THE TRANSMISSION BEING IN THE "PARK" POSITION, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE STEERING WHEEL CAN LOCK WHEN TURNED TO THE RIGHT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE STEERING WHEEL LOCK ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

What owners report

“Broken rear K Frame/Sub Frame. Vehicle veered into oncoming traffic and left the roadway after fishtailing in the rain. Towed to repair shop. Inspection of the rear suspension shows multiple premature catastrophic failures of the rear K Frame and or Sub Frame structure. Stabilization bar is…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · May 15, 2022 · crash

Common questions

How many steering complaints does the 2006 Nissan Murano have?

NHTSA has 38 complaints about the 2006 Nissan Murano steering — 4% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2006 Nissan Murano steering?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the steering: 06V401000.

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.