2006 Nissan Murano SE AWD
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- Photo: 2005 Nissan Murano, Front Right, 09-06-2021 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Nissan Murano 20090531 front by M 93, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2003 Ford Explorer & 2006 Nissan Murano USDM (51975046369) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Nissan Murano side 20070521 by Rudolf Stricker, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Nissan Murano 20090531 rear by M 93, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2006 Nissan Murano SE AWD is a 245-hp 3.5-liter V6 SUV with a xtronic cvt and all-wheel drive. It starts at $31,700 MSRP.
It makes 245 horsepower and 246 lb-ft of torque.
The Murano measures 187.6 inches long on a 111.2-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $31,700 ($51,104 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.5L DOHC 24-Valve V6 (VQ35DE) |
| Displacement | 3.5 L |
| Horsepower | 245 hp |
| Torque | 246 lb-ft |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | AWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent, cradle-type front subframe |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Vented disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Vented disc |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 187.6 in |
| Width | 74 in |
| Height | 66.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.2 in |
| Ground Clearance | 7 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 2006 Nissan Murano SE AWD with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (15.1 % risk) |
Recalls
4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2006 Nissan MURANO. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
May 19, 2009 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NISSAN IS RECALLING 362,891 MY 2003-2007 MURANO VEHICLES. THE INTAKE AIR DUCTS, WHICH ARE CONNECTED TO THE INTERMEDIATE RESONATOR IN THE AIR INTAKE SYSTEM OF THE ENGINE, MAY SEPARATE FROM THE RESONATOR WITH ENGINE MOVEMENT. THIS SEPARATION OCCURS DUE TO THE PREMATURE AGING OF THE MATERIAL USED IN THE INTAKE AIR DUCTS WHICH CAUSES EXCESSIVE SHRINKING.
Consequence: ENGINE MAY STALL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE/REPAIR THE APPROPRIATE COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
NHTSA campaign 09V169000
Oct 20, 2006 · STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
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.
NHTSA campaign 06V401000
Feb 13, 2006 · SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
ON SOME SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, IN CERTAIN HIGH SPEED FRONTAL CRASHES, THE WEBBING OF A REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELT MAY CONTACT THE REAR SEAT BACK HINGE WHERE IT CAN BE CUT BY THE SHARP EDGE OF THE METAL PORTION OF THE HINGE.
Consequence: IF THE WEBBING IS COMPLETELY SEPARATED, IT CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL PROTECTORS OVER THE WEBBING OF THE REAR SEAT BELTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
NHTSA campaign 06V048000
Jan 10, 2006 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
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.
NHTSA campaign 06V003000
803 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2006 Nissan MURANO
Owner Complaints
803 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2006 Nissan MURANO (13 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 14 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Seats | 402 |
| Visibility | 150 |
| Power Train | 43 |
| Steering | 38 |
| Suspension | 30 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 29 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2006 NISSAN MURANO. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.