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2010 Nissan Murano Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

93/100

#2 most-complained of 16 Murano years

The 2010 Nissan Murano has 192 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 93, ranking 2nd worst among 16 model years. Brakes are the top problem area, with 56 complaints (29% share) and a median failure mileage of 99,500.

Complaints
192
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
11 / 1
Injuries / deaths
7 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
20
18 city / 23 hwy

Top 2010 Nissan Murano problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Brakes56 (29%)
  2. Transmission & Powertrain40 (21%)
  3. Electrical System22 (11%)
  4. Structure & Body21 (11%)
  5. Other19 (10%)
  6. Suspension, Wheels & Tires19 (10%)
  7. Airbags13 (7%)
  8. Engine12 (6%)
  9. Visibility & Wipers9 (5%)
  10. Steering6 (3%)

What owners report

  • Owners report sudden brake pressure loss after braking over bumps or in snow, making the vehicle hard to stop.
  • Some describe the brake pedal sinking to the floor without stopping the car, comparing it to the 2009 model's soft brake pedal recall.
  • Airbags reportedly failed to deploy during side and frontal collisions, resulting in injuries.
  • One owner reported a fire that started in a heated rear seat, filling the cabin with smoke while driving on the interstate.
  • A driver reported the vehicle suddenly accelerating while parking, resulting in a collision with another vehicle.
2010 Nissan Murano complaints: complaints filed per quarter132010 Q12013 Q12015 Q32017 Q42019 Q42022 Q12024 Q12026 Q3
220 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2010 Q1 to 2026 Q3; peak 2019 Q4 (13).

2010 Nissan Murano recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2010 Nissan Murano fuel economy and fuel cost

City
18 MPG
Highway
23 MPG
Combined
20 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$4,000
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Premium
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2010 compared with other Murano years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2010Avoid93192020
2011Caution67148020
2012Caution60135120

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2010 Nissan Murano reliable?
NHTSA data shows the 2010 Murano ranks 2nd worst among 16 model years, with a complaint index of 93 and 192 complaints, earning an Avoid verdict relative to other Murano years.
What is the biggest problem with the 2010 Nissan Murano?
Brakes are the top problem area, accounting for 56 complaints (29% of the total) with a median failure mileage of 99,500, according to NHTSA.
Does the 2010 Nissan Murano have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 0 recalls for the 2010 Murano, though some owners reported brake pedal issues similar to a recall on the 2009 model.
How does the 2010 Murano compare to other years?
The 2010 Murano's complaint index of 93 is higher than most other years; only the 2015 model (index 100) ranks worse, while years like 2021 and 2022 score much lower (13 and 7).
What is the fuel economy of the 2010 Nissan Murano?
The 2010 Murano is rated at 20 mpg combined (18 city/23 highway) by the EPA, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.