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2010 Nissan Murano Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 21 Structure & Body complaints for the 2010 Nissan Murano, 11% of that year's 192 total complaints. There is no related recall on file, and reported failures cluster around subframe corrosion, door locks/handles, and dashboard degradation at a median 95,000 miles.

Structure & Body complaints
21
11% of 192
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
95,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the rear subframe corroding and fracturing, sometimes accompanied by a loud knocking or rumbling noise from underneath the vehicle.
  • Door locks and handles fail intermittently, with doors that won't lock or unlock via keyfob or interior handle, and handles that break off.
  • The dashboard cracks, becomes sticky, and pieces flake off, along with fading and peeling trim around the radio.
  • Sunvisors fall down unexpectedly while driving, blocking the driver's view after hitting a bump.
  • One owner reported the sunroof shattering outward while driving on a mild day at highway speed.
  • A driver seat was reported to move forward and backward on its own while braking or accelerating.

When 2010 Nissan Murano body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 7, 2010, latest Sep 22, 2026.

2010 Nissan Murano structure & body complaints: complaints filed per month1Sep 2010May 2014Sep 2016Jul 2018Nov 2019Mar 2023Nov 2023
21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2010 to Sep 2026; peak Sep 2010 (1).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2010 Nissan Murano

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Murano model year

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

  1. 201021 (11%)
  2. 201117 (11%)
  3. 201210 (7%)
  4. 20138 (11%)
  5. 201411 (8%)
  6. 201510 (5%)
  7. 201622 (21%)
  8. 201710 (9%)
  9. 20186 (5%)
  10. 20192 (5%)
  11. 20202 (5%)
  12. 20211 (6%)
  13. 20221 (17%)
  14. 20231 (13%)
  15. 20240 (0%)
  16. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2010 Nissan Murano?
NHTSA lists 21 Structure & Body complaints for the 2010 Murano, making up 11% of the 192 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Nissan Murano's structure or body issues?
No. The data shows no related recalls filed for Structure & Body problems on the 2010 Murano.
At what mileage do structure and body problems typically show up on the 2010 Murano?
The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints is 95,000 miles.
What are the most common structure and body complaints on the 2010 Murano?
Owners most often describe rear subframe corrosion, malfunctioning door locks and handles, and cracking or peeling dashboards.
Were there any injuries linked to structure and body complaints on the 2010 Murano?
NHTSA data shows 2 injuries and 1 fire among the 21 Structure & Body complaints, with 0 crashes reported.

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.