NHTSA has 193 owner complaints on file for the 2010 Nissan Murano[1]. Brakes are named most often, with 56 complaints[2].
Most reported problems
Owners filed complaints under several parts of the car, and these are the groups we found.
- Brakes. 56 complaints[2]. In the stories we read, owners describe the pedal going soft or sinking after a bump, wet pavement or a traction event, so the car does not slow as expected.
- Power Train. 40 complaints[4]. Owners describe the car losing pull when they press the gas, shaking at highway speed, and dropping into a reduced power mode.
- Electrical System. 22 complaints[5]. Owners describe sudden loss of power while driving, warning lights that come on, and a radio that jumps to a loud volume on its own.
- Unknown Or Other. 17 complaints[6]. These reports do not point to one clear part.
- Structure. 16 complaints[7]. Owners describe sunroof glass breaking while driving, door handles and locks that fail, and a dashboard surface that cracks.
- Suspension. 15 complaints[8].
- Air Bags. 13 complaints[9].
- Engine. 10 complaints[10].
Recalls
NHTSA's records show 0 recalls for the 2010 Murano[11].
Fuel economy
EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.
Safety ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR FWD/AWD[13] | n/a | n/a | n/a | 4 | 18.5% |
Engine and size
Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.
| Engine | Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 2010 Nissan Murano with electric motor[14] | 258 to 265 hp |
How 2010 compares with other years
Show the numbers
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 800 | 6 |
| 2004 | 678 | 4 |
| 2005 | 987 | 6 |
| 2006 | 803 | 4 |
| 2007 | 676 | 2 |
| 2009 | 635 | 4 |
| 2010 | 193 | 0 |
| 2011 | 148 | 0 |
| 2012 | 135 | 1 |
| 2013 | 74 | 1 |
| 2014 | 145 | 1 |
| 2015 | 204 | 6 |
| 2016 | 108 | 6 |
| 2017 | 107 | 3 |
| 2018 | 113 | 2 |
| 2019 | 43 | 1 |
| 2020 | 45 | 2 |
| 2021 | 17 | 0 |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023 | 8 | 0 |
| 2024 | 5 | 1 |
| 2025 | 25 | 2 |
| 2026 | 4 | 0 |
NHTSA's counts for the Murano show 193 complaints and 0 recalls for 2010[11]. Among the 24 model years listed, 16 have fewer complaints than 2010 and 7 have more[11]. The fewest complaints are for 2027 (0) and the most are for 2005 (987)[11]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.
Should you buy a used 2010 Murano?
The complaint record for this Murano is led by brakes, followed by the power train[2][4]. Brake complaints also carry the most crash reports among the groups we list[2]. Electrical and structure reports are smaller in number, but owners tell vivid stories about them[5][7]. These are unverified owner reports and they are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so treat them as a guide for what to check. Read the recall, fuel and safety sections on this page before you decide.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Nissan Murano?
- Brakes lead the owner complaints with 56[2], then the power train with 40[4] and the electrical system with 22[5]. The total on file is 193[1].
- Does the 2010 Nissan Murano have any recalls?
- Recalls are listed in the Recalls section of this page, which is built from NHTSA data. Our by-year count shows 0 recalls[11].
- How many safety complaints are there for the 2010 Murano?
- Owners reported 11 crashes, 1 fire and 7 injuries in their complaints, and no deaths[1]. These are unverified reports.
- What gas mileage does the 2010 Nissan Murano get?
- See the fuel economy section of this page for the EPA figures.
- Is the 2010 Nissan Murano reliable, and is it the best year?
- Complaint counts are one signal and are not adjusted for sales. Check the by-year comparison on this page to see how model years line up, and read the problem groups above, led by brakes[2].
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 193 owner complaints on file for the 2010 Nissan Murano (11 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 7 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- 56 complaints name the brakes component group (7 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 100,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- EPA rating for Murano FWD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Premium, Front-Wheel Drive: 18 city / 23 highway / 20 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,100. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- 40 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 88,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 22 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 57,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 17 complaints name the unknown or other component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 88,900). NHTSA vehicle records
- 16 complaints name the structure component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 95,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 15 complaints name the suspension component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 115,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 13 complaints name the air bags component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 63,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 10 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 72,250). NHTSA vehicle records
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Nissan Murano model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Murano AWD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Premium, All-Wheel Drive: 18 city / 23 highway / 20 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,100. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR FWD/AWD: rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 18.5%. NHTSA vehicle records
- EPA Test Car List, 2010 Nissan Murano with electric motor: rated 258 to 265 hp depending on version. www.epa.gov