2010 NISSAN MURANO Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2010 Nissan Murano. This model year has 188 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Brake System.
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Worst 2010 Nissan Murano Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Brake System
Transmission / Drivetrain
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2010 Nissan Murano. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brake System | 55 | 7 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 40 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 22 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 16 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 15 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 15 | — | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 13 | 2 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Child Seat | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2010 Nissan Murano. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Showing 188 most recent complaints
My father is a mechanic when I bought this car the first thing we noticed is it had a problem with actually driving so we tried fixing a couple things to get it to drive no matter what we do the car lags I cannot step on the pedal hard enough in some cases I have almost been hit …
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 inop…
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, altern…
The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Murano. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the contact noticed an electrical burning odor and there was white smoke coming out of the hood. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle. The contact stated that the…
The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Murano. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where i…
The transmission is failing and I recently found out there had been a recall on the CVT transmission and I would like to get it fixed by the company.
Vehicle jerked and drove erratically. Would slowly stall and would not move while accelerating
I began hearing a rattling sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. I believed it was possibly the suspension, as the vehicle would also bounce more often than expected when going over any irregularities in the road (potholes, speed bumps, normal wear on roads, etc). I brought …
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. However, the vehicle did not have any serv…
While driving 70+ mph on a federal highway at night, I heard a loud explosion noise followed by glass raining into my vehicle cabin. (The shade was open.) We quickly closed the shade which caused a few more shards of glass to fall into the car. The noise caused by air vibrating …
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. The contact was informed that …
The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, she heard an abnormal knocking sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer, where it was diagnosed that the rear subfra…
The Dash above the glove compartment has developed a crack from some unknown reason. As this crack appeared the air bag warning signal began flashing. I called Nissan to let them know what had happened with the dash cracking and the airbag warning, and that this was a safety …
The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, a rumbling noise was heard coming from underneath the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, wh…
On 3/15/2023 while in traffic (0730) the traction light began to fash & the vehicle began to fishtail. Fortunately I was Abe to exit the expressway without an additional incident. Had the vehicle towed to Fred Martin Nissan in Akron, OH this is the dealer that has maintained my v…
The brake pedal suddenly feels spongey out of nowhere. The car stops when the pedal hits the floorboard of the car. This has happened to me a couple of times now ever since I had my car. I have took it to my local pep boys but all they did was replace my brake pads. It fixes the …
The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that rear tires had collapsed into the wheel well. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the crossmember had failed due to severe corrosion. The vehicle was not rep…
When stepping on the gas after stopping at a stop light or similar situation, the car acts like it's stalling for 2 - 3 seconds before finally going forward. It's intermittent. I've been told by the Nissan dealership that when they did the diagnostic check, that the error code P0…
The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Murano. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the transmission was slipping in and out of gear. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local Pep Boys where it was diagnosed that the catalytic convert…
I just got in my car and got on interstate no I turned on the heated seat cause I was alittle chilly and about 10 mins later I smelled something and smelled like burning plastic and yep sure was whole back of seat was in flames and I almost wrecked trying to get to side of the ro…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2010 Nissan Murano.
Recalls for 2010 Nissan Murano
0 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2010 Nissan Murano. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
No recall campaigns found for this model year in the current data. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls directly for the latest information.
2010 Nissan Murano — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2010 Nissan Murano reliable?▾
Severe Issues. The 2010 Nissan Murano has 188 NHTSA owner complaints, 11 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Brake System (55 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Nissan Murano?▾
#1: Brake System (55 complaints). #2: Transmission / Drivetrain (40 complaints). #3: Electrical Faults (22 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2010 Nissan Murano?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2010 Nissan Murano?▾
The 2010 Nissan Murano has 11 crash-related complaints and 1 fire reports out of 188 total NHTSA complaints. 7 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2010 Nissan Murano have any recalls?▾
No NHTSA recall campaigns were found for the 2010 Nissan Murano in the current data. Always verify with a VIN check as recalls can be added at any time.
Should I buy a 2010 Nissan Murano?▾
The 2010 Nissan Murano has severe issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Brake System issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Nissan Murano reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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