YearToAvoid

2010 Nissan Murano Brakes Problems

Brakes account for 56 of 192 complaints (29%) filed against the 2010 Nissan Murano, with a median failure mileage of 99,500 miles and 7 crashes reported. No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this issue on the 2010 model, despite similarities owners note to the 2009 recall.

Brakes complaints
56
29% of 192
Crashes reported
7
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
99,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Brake pedal sinks all the way to the floor with little to no stopping power, sometimes requiring pumping to regain function.
  • Sudden loss of brake pressure after hitting bumps, dips, or driving on wet or snowy roads.
  • ABS activation is followed by unresponsive or soft brakes, especially in snow or ice.
  • Several owners describe symptoms matching the 2009 Murano brake module/ECU recall, saying dealers found nothing wrong or refused to address it.
  • Brake failures leading to rear-end collisions or loss of vehicle control, in some cases with reported injuries.

When 2010 Nissan Murano brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 20, 2016, latest Sep 18, 2026.

2010 Nissan Murano brakes complaints: complaints filed per month4Jan 2016Nov 2017Dec 2018May 2019Oct 2019Jul 2020Dec 2021
56 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2016 to Sep 2026; peak Jul 2019 (4).

Brakes recalls for the 2010 Nissan Murano

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Murano model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201056 (29%)
  2. 201141 (28%)
  3. 201213 (10%)
  4. 20132 (3%)
  5. 20146 (4%)
  6. 201530 (15%)
  7. 201616 (15%)
  8. 201718 (17%)
  9. 201829 (26%)
  10. 20196 (14%)
  11. 20204 (9%)
  12. 20210 (0%)
  13. 20220 (0%)
  14. 20233 (38%)
  15. 20241 (20%)
  16. 20252 (9%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are brake problems on the 2010 Nissan Murano?
NHTSA lists 56 brake complaints for the 2010 Murano, which is 29% of the 192 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2010 Nissan Murano?
NHTSA data shows no related recall listed for the 2010 Murano brake complaints, though several owners describe symptoms similar to a 2009 Murano brake recall.
At what mileage do brake problems usually show up on the 2010 Murano?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for brake complaints on the 2010 Murano is 99,500 miles.
Have brake issues on the 2010 Murano caused crashes?
NHTSA records 7 crashes and 2 injuries tied to brake complaints on the 2010 Murano.

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.