2010 Nissan Murano Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 30, 2026 · 193 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Murano years
More complaints than other years 8th of 24 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 193 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Nissan Murano. That ranks 8th out of 24 Murano model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (56 complaints, 29%), typically at around 99,500 miles. Complaints mention 11 crashes, 1 fire, 7 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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2025 Nissan Murano (Front) NYC Auto Show. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Raszbeary, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2010 Nissan Murano problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Service Brakes56 · ~99,500 mi
Power Train40 · ~88,000 mi
Electrical System22 · ~57,000 mi
Unknown or Other17 · ~88,900 mi
Structure16 · ~95,000 mi
Suspension15 · ~115,000 mi
Air Bags13 · ~63,000 mi
Engine8 · ~72,250 mi
Visibility7 · ~33,928 mi
Steering6 · ~572 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes problems5629%99,500“way floor” (27%)$3,250
Power Train4021%88,000——
Electrical System2211%57,000——
Unknown or Other179%88,900——
Structure168%95,000——
Suspension158%115,000——
Air Bags137%63,000——
Engine84%72,250——
Visibility74%33,928——
Steering63%572——
Seats42%120,000——
Wheels42%144,650——
Vehicle Speed Control32%563——
Engine and Engine Cooling21%85,501——
Equipment21%1,013——
Seat Belts21%59,564——
Tires21%150,000——
Visibility/wiper21%129,500——
Child Seat11%———
Fuel/propulsion System11%45,000——
Latches/locks/linkages11%60,000——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic11%110,300——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2019, with 42 complaints
2010: 122010122011: 332012: 2201222013: 772014: 7201472015: 11112016: 102016102017: 18182018: 192018192019: 42422020: 212020212021: 662022: 132022132023: 772024: 6202462025: 332026: 620266

n = 193 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2010 Nissan Murano recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2010 Nissan Murano.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

yes i took my car into the shop on 9/25/2026 and they fixed two transmission leaks and my sway bar endlink but they also noticed that the bolts on my subframe were loose and they don't know how long it was like that I bought the vehicle in may of 2026 the shop said it was like the bolts were loose…

Unknown or Other · received Sep 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11768175

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. While driving, I have to push it back up and most of the time it falls right back down. This is something that Nissan should be held…

Structure · received Sep 22, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11766017

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…

Service Brakes · received Sep 18, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11765349

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. Before the campaign, I had experienced an intermittent braking problem during a loss-of-traction/ABS event. When Nissan…

Service Brakes · received Aug 20, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11758360

Completely lost function of the power steering No matter what I try to do, it seems that I have to continuously be pouring power steering fluid into it

Steering · received Jul 9, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11749385

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Nissan Murano?

Owners most often report service brakes, power train, electrical system problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 56 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2010 Nissan Murano?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2010 Nissan Murano a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Murano model years, the 2010 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.