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2010 Nissan Murano

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Owner complaints for the 2010 Nissan Murano do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 110.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

142 reports with mileage · 48 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Service Brakes. Review the 55 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 40 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 22 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

11 crash reports1 fire reports6 injury reports

Electrical System complaints

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Mileage unknown · Dec 1, 2025
Electrical SystemSteering

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 …

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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.

NHTSA ODI #11702316

Mileage unknown · Jul 3, 2025
Electrical SystemEnginePower Train

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. M…

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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.

NHTSA ODI #11671067

57,000 miles · Feb 10, 2025
Electrical System

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 wit…

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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.

NHTSA ODI #11641630

Mileage unknown · Jan 1, 2022
Electrical System

After multiple repairs the brake light and battery light continue to come on. My vehicle turned off while driving. I believe it's a faulty voltage regulator for the alternator. This seems to be a common issue for my type vehicle.

NHTSA ODI #11445792

88,000 miles · Mar 9, 2021
Electrical System

THE STEERING LOCK ACTUATOR DISABLED... I SEE THAT THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS SAME ISSUE.

NHTSA ODI #11399989

99,200 miles · Jul 30, 2020
Electrical SystemEnginePower Train

VEHICLE HAS HAD TO HAVE MOTOR IN THE ENGINE REPLACE. THE CVT TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY STOPPED WORKING CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL AND BREAK DOWN WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. THE ELECTRICAL IN THE CAR WENT OUT AND THE CAR IS NO LONGER ABLE TO OPERATE.

NHTSA ODI #11342439

78,385 miles · Jan 11, 2020
Electrical SystemService Brakes

ALL POWER TO THE VEHICLE WAS LOST WHILE PARKED IN GARAGE. ONCE CAR WAS JUMPED, ALL WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON AND STAYED ON. DROVE TO THE SHOP TO GET NEW BATERRY. SPEEDOMETER WAS NOT WORKING, MAP ON GPS WAS NOT WORKING. MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS ACTUATOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF 3,500.00. THE CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AS…

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ALL POWER TO THE VEHICLE WAS LOST WHILE PARKED IN GARAGE. ONCE CAR WAS JUMPED, ALL WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON AND STAYED ON. DROVE TO THE SHOP TO GET NEW BATERRY. SPEEDOMETER WAS NOT WORKING, MAP ON GPS WAS NOT WORKING. MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS ACTUATOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF 3,500.00. THE CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AS I HAVE NO WAY TO COVER THE COST OF THE REPAIR. THIS APPARENTLY HAS BEEN AN ISSUE WITH 2009 AND AGAIN 2011 THEY 2017 VEHICLES. WHY WAS 2010 SKIPPED IN THE RECALL. I HAVE A CAR IN THE GARAGE THAT IS UNSAFE AND WHILE ALL OTHER YEARS HAVE BEEN RECALLED, THE 2010 OWNERS ARE DRIVING UNSAFE VEHICLES WHICH COULD LEAD TO DISASTROUS ACCIDENTS. WHY IS NHTSA NOT LOOKING INTO THIS? WILL IT TAKE CRASHES TO GET SOMEONE'S ATTENTION?

NHTSA ODI #11298637

117,000 miles · Nov 4, 2019
Electrical System

MY CAR STALLED ON ME WHEN IN MOTION AND WONT GO PAST 7MPH, AND EVENTUALLY LOSE POWER AND DRAIN MY BATTERY. I TOOK IT FOR REPAIR BOUGHT A NEW ALTERNATOR,REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR IT STILL DRAIN AND DAMAGE THE BATTERY. I HAVE TO GO BUY ANOTHER BATTERY, A BRAND NEW BATTERY AND IN NO TIME DRAINED THE BATTERY AGAIN. THIS HAPPENS WHEN T…

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MY CAR STALLED ON ME WHEN IN MOTION AND WONT GO PAST 7MPH, AND EVENTUALLY LOSE POWER AND DRAIN MY BATTERY. I TOOK IT FOR REPAIR BOUGHT A NEW ALTERNATOR,REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR IT STILL DRAIN AND DAMAGE THE BATTERY. I HAVE TO GO BUY ANOTHER BATTERY, A BRAND NEW BATTERY AND IN NO TIME DRAINED THE BATTERY AGAIN. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE CAR IS RUNNING REGARDLESS IF ANYTHING IS TURNED ON OR NOT.

NHTSA ODI #11278125

175,000 miles · Mar 16, 2018
Electrical System

I HAVE A 2010 MURANO AND FOR THE SECOND TIME IN 3 YEARS MY BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR HAVE TO BE REPLACED. SOUNDS IDENTICAL TO THE RECALL ON THE 2005. I SHOULDN'T HAVE TO PAY FOR THIS TWICE IN 3 YEARS. NISSAN RECALL THIS!

NHTSA ODI #11079723

60,000 miles · Oct 16, 2017
Electrical System

THE PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED OVER A PERIOD OF ABOUT 6 MONTHS. IT STARTED WITH THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR NOT UNLOCKING, ONLY ON OCCASION, WITH THE FOB. IT WAS A SLOW PROGRESSION BUT THE UNLOCK BUTTON ON THE DOOR WOULDN'T UNLOCK IT EITHER. IT SLOWLY PROGRESSED THE EFFECT THE OTHER DOORS AS WELL. BEFORE WE KNEW IT, NO DOORS WILL U…

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THE PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED OVER A PERIOD OF ABOUT 6 MONTHS. IT STARTED WITH THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR NOT UNLOCKING, ONLY ON OCCASION, WITH THE FOB. IT WAS A SLOW PROGRESSION BUT THE UNLOCK BUTTON ON THE DOOR WOULDN'T UNLOCK IT EITHER. IT SLOWLY PROGRESSED THE EFFECT THE OTHER DOORS AS WELL. BEFORE WE KNEW IT, NO DOORS WILL UNLOCK WITH THE FOB OR THE UNLOCK BUTTONS. WE NOW HAVE TO USE THE KEY TO UNLOCK THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR AND USE OUR HANDS TO UNLOCK THE OTHER DOORS.

NHTSA ODI #11033808

Official recalls

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NHTSA investigations

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