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2010 Nissan Murano problems

The most common problem on the 2010 Nissan Murano is brakes, typically around 100,000 miles. It has 1.4 times the complaints of a typical Murano model year.

Typical year1.4x the typical complaints
Year score
58/100
Owner complaints
193
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
103
Worst area
Brakes
Fuel economy
20mpg
Typical repair
$3,000

The worst 2010 Nissan Murano problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Problems by type

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2010 Nissan Murano

ABS 29Brake failure 15CVT failure 13Airbag light 9Sunroof shattered 9Transmission failure 8Stalling 7Check engine light 6Door locks 6Spongy pedal 6Loss of power 5

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 2010 Nissan Murano 103

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 103 bulletins for the 2010 Nissan Murano

2010 Nissan Murano fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
3.5L 6‑cylFWD182320
3.5L 6‑cylAWD182320

What 2010 Nissan Murano owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 30, 2026 · WV

yes i took my car into the shop on 9/25/2026 and they fixed two transmission leaks and my sway bar endlink but they also noticed that the bolts on my subframe were loose and they don't know how long it was like that I bought the vehicle in may of 2026 the shop said it was like the bolts were loose they told me that i need to keep an eye on it. This issue needs to be fixed with nissian

Filed Sep 22, 2026 · Body · VA

This is the second set of sunvisors on my Murano definite safety hazard when hitting a slight bump in the road, they fall down blocking your vision all of a sudden. While driving, I have to push it back up and most of the time it falls right back down. This is something that Nissan should be held accountable for as $200 a set is very expensive when they keep breaking. If I get hurt because of them in a car accident, I will be suing Nissan.

Filed Sep 18, 2026 · Brakes · TX

brakes/ ABS brake system: Still in use currently. Not reproducible, very erratic; once every few days of operation. No outside inspections to date. No warning lights of messsages/ error codes before or after the brake failure. Event: Brake will fail on rare occasions randomly. No particular event precedes the failure: (corner; speed; trip duration; road vibration; etc). When brake is pressed, pedal drops to near the floor before giving some back pressure. No noticeable speed reduction here. If brakes are pumped they will begin to delevope pressure with some reduction in velocity. After several more pumps the brake activation returns and car can be stopped. No accident from this problem yet. Brake reservoir is full and has been full during these problems. This seems very similar to the 2009 murano recall for ABS system failure. the federal safety agency Campaign Number 18V916. Murano did a prior recall repair around 2020ish, and changed to DOT4 I think. That is the indicated fluid for this system. Very dangerous, and completely unexpected failure; luckily the emergency brake still works.

Filed Aug 20, 2026 · Brakes · AR

I am reporting an ABS/braking safety issue with my 2010 Nissan Murano. My vehicle was included in Nissan campaign P0A08/NTB21-047 involving brake fluid and the ABS actuator. Before the campaign, I had experienced an intermittent braking problem during a loss-of-traction/ABS event. When Nissan performed P0A08 on 8/8/2023 at 191,017 miles, I specifically reported the problem. The Nissan repair order states: “CUSTOMER STATES IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL GOING TO FLOOR.” The ABS actuator passed Nissan’s campaign inspection, but because of my complaint, the service manager contacted Nissan/WCC regarding actuator replacement. The repair order states: “SERVICE MANAGER CALLED WCC TO VERIFY COVERAGE OF ABS ACTUATOR AFTER IT PASSED INSPECTION FOR RECALL.” Nissan case J0003385169 was opened. The intermittent condition could not be duplicated during a test drive, so the actuator was not replaced. On 8/20/2026, ABS, BRAKE, SLIP and VDC OFF warning lights began illuminating while driving. Nissan diagnosed ABS code C1140 – ACTUATOR RLY. After further testing, the Nissan repair order states: “CIRCUIT GOOD… INTERNAL CONCERN WITH ABS ACTUATOR.” Nissan now recommends replacing the ABS actuator. My safety concern is that this is the same actuator that passed the P0A08 inspection and remained in service despite my documented brake-pedal-to-floor complaint. I ask the federal safety agency to review whether the P0A08 inspection/remedy adequately identifies intermittent ABS actuator failures and whether similar vehicles may remain at risk.

Filed Jul 9, 2026 · Steering · SC

Completely lost function of the power steering No matter what I try to do, it seems that I have to continuously be pouring power steering fluid into it

Filed Jan 13, 2026 · Acceleration, Engine · IL

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 I have two kids this car is absolutely a danger on the road. As I was driving my children to school the wheel became very hard to steer which I ended up in a ditch after 10 minutes I was able to start the car up again and drive out of the ditch. As I make tight turns the lights inside the car turn on the seatbelts in the back do not work my kids sit back there it’s a problem they both still have to be in car seats

Filed Dec 1, 2025 · Electrical, Steering · WA

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 inoperable. Also was told the steering column has a crack. I bought this car brand new. That feels like a defective part and not something that the owner should have to replace, but should be the responsibility of the car maker.

Filed Jul 3, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · OK

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, alternator, idle sensor, and throttle position sensor. My dad and grandpa both know a lot about cars, and they are at a loss.

Filed Feb 10, 2025 · Electrical · 57,000 miles · FL

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 vehicle failed to restart and was jumpstarted with the assistance of the contact's brother. The vehicle was taken to AutoZone, where the battery was replaced. The contact stated upon driving from a complete stop, the vehicle went into Safety Mode and failed to exceed 2 MPH. The ABS and battery warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to pull into a parking lot and turn off the vehicle. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the residence of the contact's mother. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced complete battery drainage within 18 hours of replacing the battery. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in an unknown alternator recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 57,000.

Filed Oct 30, 2024 · Engine · 90,000 miles · TX

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 it was diagnosed and determined that the catalytic converter had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the same diagnostic test result was provided and the contact was informed that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

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Questions about the 2010 Nissan Murano

Is the 2010 Nissan Murano reliable?

Owners have filed 193 complaints about the 2010 Nissan Murano, 1.4 times a typical Murano model year.

What is the 2010 Nissan Murano year score?

The 2010 Nissan Murano scores 58 out of 100 (below average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Nissan Murano: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.

What is the most common problem with the 2010 Nissan Murano?

Brakes, with 56 complaints, typically around 100,000 miles. Next is transmission (40).

How many recalls does the 2010 Nissan Murano have?

No recalls on record.

What year does the Nissan Murano have bad brakes?

The Nissan Murano model years with the most brakes complaints are 2009 (269 complaints), 2010 (56 complaints) and 2011 (39 complaints).

What gas mileage does the 2010 Nissan Murano get?

Official estimates for the 2010 Nissan Murano range from 20 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.5L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 18 city and 23 highway.

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