Complaints
221
per 10K Sold
40.9
US Sales
53,999
Crashes
11
Fires
1
Injuries
7
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2010 Nissan Murano Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#154 complaints
Brakes
Avg mileage:95,756 mi
Crash-related:7
#237 complaints
Transmission / Drivetrain
Avg mileage:99,860 mi
#320 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:71,408 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2010 Nissan Murano.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 54 | 7 | — | 95,756 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 37 | — | — | 99,860 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 20 | — | — | 71,408 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 15 | — | — | 122,023 mi | |
| Airbags | 13 | 2 | — | 56,139 mi | |
| Body Structure | 11 | — | — | 66,918 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 8 | — | — | 69,596 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 5 | — | — | 572 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Navigational System(Global Positioning System) | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Child Seat | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Software | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Crank/Camshaft Position Sensor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — |
Brakes
54
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
—
Avg Miles
95,756
Transmission / Drivetrain
37
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
99,860
Electrical Faults
20
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
71,408
Suspension Failures
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
122,023
Airbags
13
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
56,139
Body Structure
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
66,918
Engine Problems
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,596
Steering Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
572
Seat-Related Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Frame And Members
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Sunroof/Moonroof
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical:Navigational System(Global Positioning System)
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Child Seat
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Software
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Crank/Camshaft Position Sensor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2010 Nissan Murano — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2010 Nissan Murano reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2010 Nissan Murano has 221 NHTSA complaints, 11 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Brakes with 54 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2010 Nissan Murano?
Top reported problems: Brakes (54 complaints, avg 95,756 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (37 complaints, avg 99,860 mi); Electrical Faults (20 complaints, avg 71,408 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2010 Nissan Murano?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 86,808 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2010 Nissan Murano?
NHTSA complaints for the 2010 Nissan Murano include 11 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 7 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2010 Nissan Murano have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2010 Nissan Murano as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2010 Nissan Murano?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Nissan Murano reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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