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2010 Nissan Murano Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 22 electrical system complaints for the 2010 Nissan Murano, 11% of all complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 57,000 miles. No related recall is listed for this component.

Electrical System complaints
22
11% of 192
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
57,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

  • Fuel gauge and mileage range indicator fluctuate erratically, showing inconsistent readings over short and long drives.
  • Vehicle stalls or loses power while in motion, sometimes tied to repeated alternator and battery failures.
  • Battery drains repeatedly even after alternator and battery replacements, with owners suspecting a faulty voltage regulator.
  • Dashboard warning lights, including brake and battery lights, turn on intermittently alongside stalling.
  • Electrical burning odor and white smoke from under the hood, followed by the vehicle failing to restart.
  • Power door locks stop responding to the key fob or interior buttons, starting with one door and spreading to others.

When 2010 Nissan Murano electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 1, 2010, latest Dec 1, 2025.

2010 Nissan Murano electrical system complaints: complaints filed per month1Feb 2010Jul 2014Nov 2015Jul 2016Oct 2017Jan 2020Jan 2022Dec 2025
22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2010 to Dec 2025; peak Feb 2010 (1).

Electrical System recalls for the 2010 Nissan Murano

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Murano model year

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

  1. 201022 (11%)
  2. 201111 (7%)
  3. 201213 (10%)
  4. 201313 (18%)
  5. 20148 (6%)
  6. 201523 (11%)
  7. 201611 (10%)
  8. 201718 (17%)
  9. 201823 (20%)
  10. 20193 (7%)
  11. 20202 (5%)
  12. 20213 (19%)
  13. 20222 (33%)
  14. 20232 (25%)
  15. 20240 (0%)
  16. 20257 (32%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2010 Nissan Murano have?
NHTSA lists 22 electrical system complaints for the 2010 Murano, which is 11% of the 192 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Nissan Murano electrical system?
No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the electrical system on the 2010 Murano.
At what mileage do 2010 Murano electrical problems usually appear?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component is 57,000 miles.
What electrical symptoms do 2010 Murano owners report most?
Owners describe stalling tied to alternator and battery failures, erratic fuel gauge readings, dashboard warning lights, and door locks that stop responding to the key fob.
Did the 2010 Murano's electrical issues cause any crashes or fires?
NHTSA data for this component shows 0 crashes and 0 fires reported among the complaints.

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.