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2010 Nissan Murano Recalls, Issues & Maintenance

The 2010 Nissan Murano has no open NHTSA recalls. Owners report 6 recurring issue clusters, led by “ABS actuator failure with brake pedal to floor.” Nissan owner's manuals split service into Schedule 1 (severe) and Schedule 2 (normal). Most US drivers fall under Schedule 1. The biggest preventable failure on Nissan vehicles is CVT transmission damage from extended fluid intervals — owners of Altima, Rogue, Sentra, Pathfinder, and Murano with CVT should not skip it.

No open recalls on file. NHTSA lists no unrepaired safety recalls for this year, make and model. A recall can be issued at any time, and a specific car can still have one open — check yours by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Known issues for this vehicle

What drivers and federal regulators have officially reported about the 2010 Nissan Murano.

Reported to NHTSA

ABS actuator failure with brake pedal to floor

SERVICE BRAKES

55 NHTSA complaints · 2016-01 → 2026-08

“WHILE DRIVING UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS, 35-50 MPH, DRY, GOOD, SMOOTH, STRAIGHT ROAD CONDITIONS, I APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT ALMOST TO THE FLOOR BEFORE THE BRAKES STARTED BEING APPLIED”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11384208
“THE BRAKE SYSTEM COMPLELEY FAILED AND A REAR AXEL CAME LOOSE AND ALMOST LOST ATIRE DRIVING BEFORE THE BRAKES STOPPED AND FAILED IJUST HAD BRAKE FLUID PUT IN THE RESIVIOR TOO AND THEY STILL FAILED ON THE VEHICLE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11165036
“BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR BEFORE CAR WILL STOP”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11338391

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CVT transmission and transfer case failure

POWER TRAIN

38 NHTSA complaints · 2010-08 → 2024-08

“THE PROBLEM IS WITH NISSAN CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (CVT), IN PARTICULAR MY 2010 NISSAN MURANO. WHEN THE CAR IS DRIVEN IN HOT WEATHER FOR MORE THAN 200 MILES IN HEAVY STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, THE CAR WILL NOT ACCELERATE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10354431
“LEAKING TRANSFER CASE. ON MARCH 15, 2016, AT 72,549 MILES, THE CVT TRANSMISSION ON MY 2010 NISSAN MURANO LE FAILED AS I WAS PULLING OUT OF A LOWE'S PARKING LOT”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10861100
“MY MURANO WAS DRIVEN BY MY WIFE IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD WHEN SUDDENLY THE SUV WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AND STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE THE STREET BLOCKING TRAFFIC ON BOTH SIDES”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11032171

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Spontaneous sunroof glass shattering

VISIBILITY, STRUCTURE

11 NHTSA complaints · 2010-11 → 2024-02

“2010 NISSAN MURANO. WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, THE GLASS OF THE SUNROOF SUDDENLY AND SPONTANEOUSLY SHATTERED INTO BITS. IT WAS NOT HIT BY ANY OBJECT, AS TRAFFIC WAS CLEAR ON THE HIGHWAY AND THERE WAS NO OVERPASS IN THE AREA”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10363977
“I was driving down the highway with no other vehicles around, and the moon roof suddenly exploded!!?”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11460338
“FOR THE SECOND TIME IN 6 MONTHS, MY SUNROOF EXPLODED. THE FIRST TIME WAS IN JULY, 2012, AND I WILL FILE A SEPARATE REPORT FOR THAT INCIDENT.. BOTH TIMES THE DEALER SAID THEY WERE NOT RESPONSIBLE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10493536

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Power door lock actuator failure

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

6 NHTSA complaints · 2014-05 → 2017-10

“DRIVERS DOOR DOES NOT LOCK AND UNLOCK. BAD DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR MECHANISMS. $400-$600 TO FIX PER DOOR. MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD!!!!”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10893149
“THE DRIVER'S SIDE POWER DOOR LOCK STOPPED WORKING AT ABOUT 60,000 MILES. I TOOK IT TO DEALERSHIP, SAID IT WAS ACTUATOR. IT WAS A VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIR SO I CHOSE TO MANUALLY LOCK AND UNLOCK THAT DOOR”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10586899
“MY FRONT DRIVER DOOR AND REAR PASSENGER DOOR DO NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK WHEN I PRESS THE BUTTONS ON MY KEY. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE I DO NOT WANT SOMEOME BREAKING INTO MY CAR AND STEALING ANYTHING”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10979335

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Rear subframe corrosion and failure

SUSPENSION

19 NHTSA complaints · 2018-03 → 2024-05

“The rear subframe of my 2010 Nissan Murano completely rusted out prematurely and broke when I was driving on a highway. I could not control the car. I almost crashed”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11443693
“REAR SUSPENSION SUBFRAME BROKE WHILE DRIVING ON EB I275. APPLIED BRAKES WHILE DRIVING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. CAR ROTATED HARD IN COUNTERCLOCKWISE DIRECTION CROSSING INTO ANOTHER LANE. AVOIDED ACCIDENT”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11413005
“Rear subframe broke and the back tire came off. The problem was the rear subframe was rusted out. The rust has eaten away the entire subframe of this vehicle. The VDC off light had been on for 2-3 days and it was scheduled to go into the shop”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11468466

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Passenger airbag warning light and OCS malfunction

AIR BAGS

10 NHTSA complaints · 2010-02 → 2023-07

“RE: PASSENGER SIDE, AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT. ACCORDING TO THE NISSAN MANUAL, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT WILL ALERT THE PASSENGER WHEN THE AIR BAG IS NOT FUNCTIONING. THEY ADVISE THAT WHEN THIS HAPPENS, THE AUTO SHOULD IMMEDIATELY BE BROUGHT TO THE DEALER”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10303566
“Airbag light going off continuously”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11472591
“FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT IS BLINKING FOR AIRBAG NOT ON”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11181756

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Issues on other model years

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI). Complaint data refreshed Sep 13, 2026. Investigation data refreshed Sep 13, 2026.

We display NHTSA's record with attribution; we don't editorialize on what these complaints mean for any specific vehicle.

Essential maintenance

Critical for safety and preventing major damage

Engine Oil & Filter

Every 5,000 mi

Replace synthetic-blend or full-synthetic oil every 5,000 miles under Schedule 1. Schedule 2: 7,500 miles. VR30DDTT (3.0L twin-turbo): full synthetic only.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$120–$160

Shop

~$85–$115

DIY

~$25–$55

Full synthetic costs more than conventional. 5-quart 0W-20 + filter is the typical bill.

Tire Rotation

Every 5,000 mi

Rotate tires every 5,000 miles. Front-wheel-drive Nissans (Altima, Sentra, Versa) wear front tires fast — don't skip rotations.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Free

Often free at the shop where you bought the tires — worth asking before paying.

CVT Fluid (NS-3)

Every 60,000 mi

Nissan officially calls CVT fluid 'lifetime,' but independent technicians and Nissan TSBs recommend replacement every 60,000 miles to prevent CVT failure. Use Nissan NS-3 fluid only — substitutes destroy the belt-and-pulley system.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$360–$500

Shop

~$255–$355

DIY

~$80–$180

CVT fluid is manufacturer-specific and pricey — do NOT substitute conventional ATF.

Brake Inspection

Every 7,500 mi

Inspect brake pads, rotors, and parking brake every 7,500 miles. Rogue and Pathfinder front pads typically last 35,000-50,000 miles.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Free

Most shops do this free as a courtesy with any service. Don't pay separately if you can avoid it.

Brake Fluid

Every 30,000 mi

Replace DOT 3 brake fluid every 30,000 miles or 2 years. Dark or amber fluid indicates moisture contamination.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$180–$200

Shop

~$125–$140

DIY

~$10–$25

DOT 3 or 4 — match the cap. Vacuum bleeders make this a one-person DIY.

Important maintenance

Keeps your vehicle running smoothly and efficiently

Engine Air Filter

Every 30,000 mi

Replace engine air filter every 30,000 miles, sooner if driving on dusty unpaved roads.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$60–$95

Shop

~$45–$70

DIY

~$15–$40

5-minute job on most cars; the airbox lid usually has clips, no tools needed.

Spark Plugs

Every 105,000 mi

Iridium-tipped spark plugs are rated 105,000 miles on QR25, MR20, and VQ35 engines. VR30DDTT: 60,000 miles due to higher cylinder pressures.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$285–$390

Shop

~$200–$275

DIY

~$25–$100

Iridium plugs cost more but last 100k+ miles. V6/V8 access varies wildly — some are tough.

Long-Life Coolant

Every 75,000 mi

Nissan Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue/green): first change at 105,000 miles, then every 75,000. Do not mix with other coolant chemistries.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$285–$330

Shop

~$200–$235

DIY

~$25–$60

Use the manufacturer-specified coolant — wrong color/chemistry can damage the cooling system.

Transfer Case / Rear Diff (AWD models)

Every 60,000 mi

Rogue AWD, Murano AWD, Pathfinder 4WD: replace transfer case fluid and rear differential fluid every 60,000 miles.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$105–$140

Shop

~$75–$100

DIY

~$15–$40

AWD/4WD vehicles only. Easy drain-and-fill on most platforms.

Recommended maintenance

Extends the life of your vehicle and improves comfort

Cabin Air Filter

Every 15,000 mi

Replace cabin air filter every 15,000 miles. Located behind the glove box on Altima, Rogue, and Sentra.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$60–$95

Shop

~$45–$70

DIY

~$15–$40

Usually behind the glovebox. Shops charge labor for a 10-minute job — easy DIY win.

Fatal crash history & reported problems

Occupant deaths in fatal crashes (FARS)

37 crashes 2010–2024

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road. How to read this number

Owner-reported problem signals

Separate from the federal fatality data above: complaints owners filed with NHTSA about this year and model. These are reports of problems, unverified, and are counted here only as signals.

11

complaints mentioning a crash

1

complaints mentioning a fire

Reviewed known issues for this vehicle

Typical U.S. ranges. Actual quotes vary by shop, parts choice, and vehicle condition.

How we estimate: Dealer = OEM parts × 1.4 + labor × $165/hr. Shop = parts + labor × $115/hr. DIY = parts only.

This maintenance schedule for the 2010 Nissan Murano reflects Nissan's published service intervals and the Maintenance Reminder system. Your actual service needs may vary based on driving conditions, climate, and vehicle usage. Always consult your owner's manual for model-specific recommendations.

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