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 | 190 |
| 2011 | 148 |
| 2012 | 135 |
| 2013 | 74 |
| 2014 | 144 |
| 2015 | 203 |
| 2016 | 107 |
| 2017 | 107 |
| 2018 | 113 |
| 2019 | 43 |
| 2020 | 45 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 21 |
| 2026 | 1 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
29% of complaints: service brakes — 56 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.
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
I am reporting an ABS/braking safety issue with my 2010 Nissan Murano. My vehicle was included in Nissan campaign P0A08/NTB21-047 involving brake fluid and the ABS actuator.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260820
21% of complaints: power train — 40 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and transfer case (4-wheel drive).
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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
12% of complaints: electrical system — 23 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing software and alternator/generator/regulator.
8% of complaints: suspension — 15 distinct reports on file.
8% of complaints: structure — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body and frame and members.
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The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Murano. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the contact heard an abnormally loud sound. The contact drove the vehicle to a nearby local independent mechanic, and the vehicle was diagnosed with a corroded subframe.
NHTSA ODI report, 20231113
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 (56 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for power train issues (40 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (23 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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.