2010 Nissan Murano
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 800 |
| 2004 | 678 |
| 2005 | 986 |
| 2006 | 803 |
| 2007 | 676 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 635 |
| 2010 | 188 |
| 2011 | 148 |
| 2012 | 134 |
| 2013 | 72 |
| 2014 | 143 |
| 2015 | 201 |
| 2016 | 107 |
| 2017 | 107 |
| 2018 | 113 |
| 2019 | 41 |
| 2020 | 44 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 20 |
| 2026 | 1 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
29% of complaints: service brakes — 54 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
THE BRAKE SYSTEM COMPLELEY FAILED AND A REAR AXEL CAME LOOSE AND ALMOST LOST ATIRE DRIVING BEFORE THE BRAKES STOPPED AND FAILED IJUST HAD BRAKE FLUID PUT IN THE RESIVIOR TOO AND THEY STILL FAILED ON THE VEHICLE. *DSY
NHTSA ODI report, 20190107
THE BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED BACK IN AUGUST CAUSING A TOTAL LOSS OF MY VEHICLE I SPRAINED MY NECK NOBODY WANTS TO KNOW ABOUT WHAT THIS SINGLE VETRAN HAS TO SAY I WAS PULLING INTO A GAS STATION AND THE BRAKES FAILED AND IT WAS OUT OF GAS.
NHTSA ODI report, 20181207
20% of complaints: power train — 37 distinct reports on file.
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My 2010 Nissan Murano incurred transmission and transfer case failure @ around approximately 95,000 miles despite keeping up with the required maintenance. This was in a form of erratic jerking, overheating, and decreased pick up speeds.
NHTSA ODI report, 20240228
11% of complaints: electrical system — 20 distinct reports on file.
8% of complaints: suspension — 15 distinct reports on file.
7% of complaints: air bags — 13 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
I WAS IN ACC AN MY DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG POPED AS I WAS DRIVEN ON THE STREET AN A CAR TURN IN FRONT OF ME HIT ON PASSAGE SIDE FRONT AN MY AIR BAG DID NOT FILL
NHTSA ODI report, 20180803
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 NISSAN MURANO. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE PASSENGER AND FRONT SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED.
NHTSA ODI report, 20140527
RE: PASSENGER SIDE, AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT. ACCORDING TO THE NISSAN MANUAL, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT WILL ALERT THE PASSENGER WHEN THE AIR BAG IS NOT FUNCTIONING.
NHTSA ODI report, 20100201
SAFETY TIMELINE
No recalls on file for this model year.
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2010 Nissan Murano — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (54 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for power train issues (37 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (20 reports on file for this year).
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FAQ
Is the 2010 Nissan Murano reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 Nissan Murano is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Nissan Murano?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2010 Nissan Murano have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.