Steering
Filed Jul 9, 2026
Completely lost function of the power steering No matter what I try to do, it seems that I have to continuously be pouring power steering fluid into it
- NHTSA ID
- 11749385
- Incident
- Jan 1, 2024
2010 Nissan Murano
Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
Data refreshed
Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
189
Latest Jul 9, 2026
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
0
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
0
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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7 injuries, 0 deaths reported
Overview
Our database contains 189 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2010 Nissan Murano, most frequently naming the brakes, powertrain (other) and electrical categories. 102 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
View as table
| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2017 | 1 | 63 |
| Oct 2017 | 4 | 67 |
| Nov 2017 | 1 | 68 |
| Dec 2017 | 2 | 70 |
| Jan 2018 | 1 | 71 |
| Mar 2018 | 3 | 74 |
| Apr 2018 | 1 | 75 |
| May 2018 | 1 | 76 |
| Jul 2018 | 2 | 78 |
| Aug 2018 | 1 | 79 |
| Sep 2018 | 2 | 81 |
| Nov 2018 | 3 | 84 |
| Dec 2018 | 5 | 89 |
| Jan 2019 | 3 | 92 |
| Feb 2019 | 4 | 96 |
| Mar 2019 | 3 | 99 |
| Apr 2019 | 4 | 103 |
| May 2019 | 4 | 107 |
| Jun 2019 | 2 | 109 |
| Jul 2019 | 5 | 114 |
| Aug 2019 | 4 | 118 |
| Sep 2019 | 1 | 119 |
| Oct 2019 | 3 | 122 |
| Nov 2019 | 6 | 128 |
| Dec 2019 | 3 | 131 |
| Jan 2020 | 3 | 134 |
| Mar 2020 | 2 | 136 |
| May 2020 | 1 | 137 |
| Jul 2020 | 4 | 141 |
| Aug 2020 | 3 | 144 |
| Sep 2020 | 3 | 147 |
| Oct 2020 | 1 | 148 |
| Nov 2020 | 3 | 151 |
| Dec 2020 | 1 | 152 |
| Mar 2021 | 2 | 154 |
| Apr 2021 | 1 | 155 |
| Dec 2021 | 3 | 158 |
| Jan 2022 | 1 | 159 |
| Feb 2022 | 2 | 161 |
| Apr 2022 | 1 | 162 |
| Jun 2022 | 3 | 165 |
| Jul 2022 | 1 | 166 |
| Sep 2022 | 2 | 168 |
| Nov 2022 | 2 | 170 |
| Dec 2022 | 1 | 171 |
| Mar 2023 | 3 | 174 |
| Apr 2023 | 1 | 175 |
| Jul 2023 | 1 | 176 |
| Aug 2023 | 1 | 177 |
| Nov 2023 | 1 | 178 |
| Feb 2024 | 2 | 180 |
| May 2024 | 1 | 181 |
| Jul 2024 | 1 | 182 |
| Aug 2024 | 1 | 183 |
| Oct 2024 | 1 | 184 |
| Feb 2025 | 1 | 185 |
| Jul 2025 | 1 | 186 |
| Dec 2025 | 1 | 187 |
| Jan 2026 | 1 | 188 |
| Jul 2026 | 1 | 189 |
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Brakes5426.5%
- Powertrain (other)3718.1%
- Electrical2411.8%
- Suspension157.4%
- Body & structure157.4%
- Airbags136.4%
- Engine104.9%
- Visibility94.4%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Safety recalls
No recalls in our database for this model year
That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.
Recent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
Driver assistanceEngineSteering
Filed Jan 13, 2026
My father is a mechanic when I bought this car the first thing we noticed is it had a problem with actually driving so we tried fixing a couple things to get it to drive no matter what we do the car lags I cannot step on the pedal hard enough in some cases I have almost been hit I have two kids this car is absolutely a danger on the road. As I was driving my children to school the wheel became very hard to steer which I ended up in a ditch after 10 minutes I was able to start the car up again and drive out of the ditch. As I make tight turns the lights inside the car turn on the seatbelts in the back do not work my kids sit back there it’s a problem they both still have to be in car seats
- NHTSA ID
- 11710817
- Incident
- Dec 13, 2025
ElectricalSteering
Filed Dec 1, 2025
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 ID
- 11702316
- Incident
- Jun 3, 2013
ElectricalEnginePowertrain (other)
Filed Jul 3, 2025
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 ID
- 11671067
- Incident
- Jun 30, 2025
Electrical
Filed Feb 10, 2025
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 ID
- 11641630
- Incident
- Feb 8, 2025
- Mileage
- 57,000 mi
Engine
Filed Oct 30, 2024
The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Murano. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the catalytic converter had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the same diagnostic test result was provided and the contact was informed that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
- NHTSA ID
- 11622673
- Incident
- Oct 30, 2024
- Mileage
- 90,000 mi
Powertrain (other)
Filed Aug 12, 2024
The transmission is failing and I recently found out there had been a recall on the CVT transmission and I would like to get it fixed by the company.
- NHTSA ID
- 11607947
- Incident
- Jul 30, 2024
Filed Jul 15, 2024
Vehicle jerked and drove erratically. Would slowly stall and would not move while accelerating
- NHTSA ID
- 11602116
- Incident
- Mar 2, 2024
Manufacturer communications
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
NTB09-131C
STRUCTURE:BODY
CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) label. These items may be available from Nissan by request if certain criteria are met. This bulletin lists the criteria and provides an application form for such replacements. · The “VIN Plate/Label” (metal plate or vinyl label) is attached to the instrument panel or body on the driver side at the base of the windshield (see Figure 1). · The “Certification Label” (vinyl adhesive label) is located on the lower area of the driver side B-Pillar (see Figure 1).
NTB09-131C
STRUCTURE:BODY
CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) label. These items may be available from Nissan by request if certain criteria are met. This bulletin lists the criteria and provides an application form for such replacements. · The “VIN Plate/Label” (metal plate or vinyl label) is attached to the instrument panel or body on the driver side at the base of the windshield (see Figure 1). · The “Certification Label” (vinyl adhesive label) is located on the lower area of the driver side B-Pillar (see Figure 1).
NTB10-066C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CAN COMMUNICATION CODES – DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB13-107G
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB13-027D
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB09-081K
VISIBILITY/WIPER
WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
Compare model years
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations | Issue Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2025 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 60.0 |
| 2024 | 4 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 7 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 42.9 |
| 2020 | 42 | 2 | 0 | 51.8 |
| 2019 | 42 | 1 | 0 | 44.9 |
| 2018 | 113 | 2 | 0 | 49.2 |
| 2017 | 107 | 3 | 0 | 55.0 |
| 2016 | 107 | 5 | 0 | 52.8 |
| 2015 | 202 | 5 | 0 | 52.1 |
| 2014 | 144 | 1 | 0 | 43.5 |
| 2013 | 72 | 1 | 0 | 36.2 |
| 2012 | 134 | 1 | 0 | 40.4 |
| 2011 | 148 | 0 | 0 | 36.0 |
| 2010Viewing | 189 | 0 | 0 | 38.3 |
| 2009 | 635 | 4 | 2 | 55.0 |
| 2008 | 5 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2007 | 676 | 2 | 1 | 47.0 |
| 2006 | 803 | 4 | 2 | 53.8 |
| 2005 | 986 | 6 | 2 | 54.8 |
| 2004 | 678 | 4 | 4 | 55.0 |
| 2003 | 800 | 6 | 4 | 55.2 |
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.