2010 Nissan Murano
Common Problems
Ranked from 123 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
11 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
- 1
Brake pedal goes to the floor due to faulty ABS actuator or master cylinder
46complaintsSafety riskBrakesThe brake pedal becomes soft or goes to the floor when depressed, often after ABS activation or hitting bumps, leading to significantly increased stopping distance and risk of collision.
$350–$800est. brake master cylinder replacement · 1.5–3 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Transmission failure with stalling and power loss
22complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe CVT transmission fails intermittently, causing stalling, power loss, and erratic shifting.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Rear subframe corrosion and structural failure
11complaintsSafety riskSuspensionThe rear subframe corrodes prematurely and breaks, causing loss of vehicle control and potential wheel detachment.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Engine stalling and failure to accelerate
10complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine stalls unexpectedly or fails to accelerate, often accompanied by multiple warning lights.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Airbag warning light issues and passenger airbag sensor failure
9complaintsSafety riskElectricalThe passenger airbag warning light flashes or remains illuminated, indicating a sensor failure or airbag deactivation.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 6
Sunroof Spontaneously Shattering
8complaintsMedium severityOtherThe sunroof glass shatters unexpectedly while driving, causing loud noise and flying glass, posing injury risks.
- 7
Transfer Case Failure
8complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transfer case fails unexpectedly, causing the vehicle to lose power or stop moving entirely, requiring costly repairs or replacement.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Electrical system failures including burning smells and unexpected activation
6complaintsHigh severityElectricalElectrical system malfunctions cause burning smells, unexpected activation of components like radio volume, and vehicle shutdown.
- 9
Door lock actuators fail, preventing remote locking/unlocking
4complaintsMedium severityElectricalDoor locks fail to respond to remote key or interior buttons, creating a security vulnerability.
$200–$600est. door lock/latch repair · 1–2.5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 11
Sudden Volume Increase in Audio System
2complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe vehicle's audio system randomly increases volume to maximum without user input, causing distraction and potential safety risks.
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.