2010 Nissan MuranoRecalls, problems, MPG & safety
NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 193 owner complaints for the 2010 Nissan Murano. Most complaints involve service brakes (56) and power train (40). The EPA rates it 20 mpg combined.
Safety recalls
Owner complaints by component
- Service brakes56
- Power train40
- Electrical system22
- Structure16
- Suspension15
- Air bags13
- Engine8
- Visibility7
- Steering6
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Complaints for each Murano model year we’ve synced.
View as table
| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 799 |
| 2004 | 678 |
| 2005 | 987 |
| 2006 | 803 |
| 2007 | 675 |
| 2009 | 635 |
| 2010 | 193 |
| 2011 | 148 |
| 2012 | 135 |
| 2013 | 74 |
| 2014 | 145 |
| 2015 | 204 |
| 2016 | 108 |
| 2017 | 107 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 44 |
| 2020 | 48 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 25 |
| 2026 | 4 |
- Crashes reported
- 11
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 7
- Deaths reported
- 0
What owners report most
Service brakes
“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. Event: Brake will fail on rare occasions randomly. No particular event precedes the failure: (corner; speed; trip duration; road vibration; etc). When brake is pressed, pedal drops to near the floor before giving some back pressure. No noticeable speed reduction here. If brakes are pumped they will begin to delevope pressure with some reduction in velocity. After several more pumps the brake activation returns and car can be stopped. No accident from this problem yet. Brake reservoir is full and has been full during these problems. This seems very similar to the 2009 murano recall for ABS system failure. NHTSA Campaign Number 18V916. Murano did a prior recall repair around 2020ish, and changed to DOT4 I think. That is the indicated fluid for this system. Very dangerous, and completely unexpected failure; luckily the emergency brake still works.”
Power train
“Vehicle will not accelerate. I will drive it a few miles, and it will be just fine. I drive it more, and it will stall and not accelerate. In fact, on 6/30/25, I was getting on the highway and it wouldn't accelerate and 8 warning lights came on. It has a brand new battery, alternator, idle sensor, and throttle position sensor. My dad and grandpa both know a lot about cars, and they are at a loss.”
Electrical system
“The radio volume knob has an electrical defect. If you touch or use the volume knob the volume will automatically increase unexpectedly. This is a problem when driving. It will turn up so loud and unexpectedly that I have all most crashed my car. At this point the stereo is inoperable. Also was told the steering column has a crack. I bought this car brand new. That feels like a defective part and not something that the owner should have to replace, but should be the responsibility of the car maker.”
Engines, transmissions & drive
- EPA class
- Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
- Engines
- 3.5L 6-cyl
- Transmissions
- Automatic (variable gear ratios)
- Drive
- All-Wheel Drive · Front-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Premium Gasoline
Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.
EPA fuel economy by version
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murano AWD Auto (variable gear ratios), 6 cyl, 3.5 L · All-Wheel Drive | 18 | 23 | 20 | $4,000 | 444 |
| Murano FWD Auto (variable gear ratios), 6 cyl, 3.5 L · Front-Wheel Drive | 18 | 23 | 20 | $4,000 | 444 |
- 20mpg comb.
- 20mpg comb.
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Maintenance basics
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | 5,000–10,000 mi | 6–12 months | Follow the oil-life monitor if fitted |
| Tire rotation | 5,000–7,500 mi | Every oil change | Check pressure monthly |
| Engine air filter | 15,000–30,000 mi | 1–2 years | Sooner in dusty areas |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–3 years | Absorbs moisture over time |
| Coolant | 60,000–100,000 mi | 5–10 years | Long-life coolants last longer |
| Spark plugs | 60,000–100,000 mi | — | Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years | Heat shortens battery life |
- Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
6–12 months - Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
Every oil change - Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
1–2 years - Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
1–2 years - Brake fluid—
2–3 years - Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
5–10 years - Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
— - 12V battery—
3–5 years
2010 Murano questions
How many recalls does the 2010 Nissan Murano have?
0 recalls found in NHTSA data as of Oct 28, 2026.
What are the most common 2010 Nissan Murano problems?
Owners filed 193 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are service brakes (56), power train (40), electrical system (22). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
What MPG does the 2010 Nissan Murano get?
The EPA rates the 2010 Nissan Murano at 20 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (2 versions rated).