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
- 193
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Service brakes
None on file
None on file
30% of complaints
Complaints per year
2010: 193 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 800 |
| 2004 | 678 |
| 2005 | 987 |
| 2006 | 803 |
| 2007 | 676 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 635 |
| 2010 | 193 |
| 2011 | 148 |
| 2012 | 135 |
| 2013 | 74 |
| 2014 | 144 |
| 2015 | 204 |
| 2016 | 108 |
| 2017 | 107 |
| 2018 | 114 |
| 2019 | 44 |
| 2020 | 48 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 25 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
30% · 57 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-01-07
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, 2018-12-07
brakes/ ABS brake system: Still in use currently. Not reproducible, very erratic; once every few days of operation. No outside inspections to date. No warning lights of messsages/ error codes before or after the brake failure.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-18
Power train
21% · 40 reportsMost 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, 2024-02-28
Electrical system
12% · 23 reportsMost commonly citing software and alternator/generator/regulator.
Structure
8% · 16 reportsMost commonly citing body and frame and members.
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This is the second set of sunvisors on my Murano definite safety hazard when hitting a slight bump in the road, they fall down blocking your vision all of a sudden.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-22
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, 2023-11-13
Suspension
8% · 15 reportsSafety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2010Complaint volume 193 complaints filed for this model year.
Buy-smart checklist
2010 Nissan Murano — pre-purchase inspection
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- Service brakes: 57 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 40 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 23 reports on file for this year.
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- 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 30% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2010 Nissan Murano have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.