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2010 Nissan Murano: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker Murano years.
192 owner complaints, most about service brakes. No recalls.
Should I buy a 2010 Murano?The 2010 Nissan Murano has 192 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are service brakes and power train. Owners most often flag cvt (continuously variable transmission) failure: catastrophic, premature failure is the dominant issue. described as a "time bomb," especially after 100,000 miles (161,000 km). failure often occurs without warning, with repair/replacement costs cited between $5,000 and $8,000 usd. linked to class action lawsuits and warranty extensions for specific model years (e.g., 2010, 2015-2018).
Safety record for the 2010 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2010 Nissan Murano vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Murano years only. How we score it
Is 2010 a good year for the Murano?
Across the 19 Murano model years we track, complaint volume runs from 5 (2008) to 635 (2009). With 192 complaints, the 2010 Murano sits above the model's median of 46.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
What owners say across generations
Deeply polarized sentiment with a clear generational divide.
- Very frequentCVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) failure
Catastrophic, premature failure is the dominant issue. Described as a "time bomb," especially after 100,000 miles (161,000 km). Failure often occurs without warning, with repair/replacement costs cited between $5,000 and $8,000 USD. Linked to class action lawsuits and warranty extensions for specific model years (e.g., 2010, 2015-2018).
Owner insights cover all generations of the Murano. See the full Murano owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Murano listings typically run $14,397–$24,260.
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