The Lemon Index2010 Nissan Murano.
The 2010 Nissan Murano is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 24 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 39, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about transmission & drivetrain, it has 0 recalls, and it gets 20 mpg combined. The best Nissan Murano year is 2022.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 193 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Nissan Murano year. 2010 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 54K to 122K miles on the car (142 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- brakes complaints mostly came at 63K–122K miles
- transmission & drivetrain complaints mostly came at 53K–134K miles
- electrical complaints mostly came at 41K–83K miles
Recalls 0
No safety recalls on record.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Nissan told dealers about
Nissan sent dealers 102 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT OR REAR AXLE DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION This bulletin has been…
- IF YOU CONFIRM There is a vibration or judder feeling from the rear of the vehicle; when…
- Customers concern of a "clicking" noise coming from either left or right front/rear CV-type
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★★☆ · side ★★★★★ · rollover ★★★★☆
Fuel cost and engines
About $4000 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.5L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
Total transmission failure at 55-60mph on interstate 285 westbound near 400. Almost in major wreck trying to get car that was decelerating over to service lane. Just had car in for scheduled 30k mile service the week before.
2010 Nissan Murano owner · NHTSA complaint 10448404
More owner reports
2010 Nissan Murano. Consumer states that the power windows are not safe due to the fact that there was no automatic shut off or reverse when his wife's arm became caught in the window.
NHTSA complaint 10379160
Quick answers
Is the 2010 Nissan Murano reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 2.6× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 39; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Nissan Murano year by this measure is 2022.
What are the most common 2010 Nissan Murano problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are transmission & drivetrain (38%), visibility (29%) and electrical (12%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2010 Nissan Murano have?
None: NHTSA has no safety recalls on record for it.
What gas mileage does the 2010 Nissan Murano get?
20 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2010 Nissan Murano problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 54,800 and 122,500 miles. The middle report was at 88,000 miles, from 142 complaints.
Does the 2010 Nissan Murano have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 38% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2010 Nissan Murano cost in fuel a year?
About $4000 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2010 Nissan Murano have?
3.5L 6-cyl.
What Nissan Murano year is better than the 2010?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2022, 2021 and 2011.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works