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2010 Nissan Murano SL FWD

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2010 Nissan Murano – front Unverified
Photo: 2011 Nissan Murano SL AWD in Ebony, Front Left, 05-18-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the second generation (Z51, 2009–2014); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 2011 Nissan Murano SL AWD in Ebony, Front Left, 05-18-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: NISSAN MURANO Z51 China by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 2009 Nissan Murano 2.5 dCi in Indonesia 01 by MoCars, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 2012 Nissan Murano (facelift), rear 8.29.20 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: SAKIKO - Passenger seat. (50790359448) by MIKI Yoshihito from Sapporo City, Hokkaido, Japan, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 2010 Nissan Murano SL FWD is a 265-hp 3.5-liter V6 SUV with a xtronic cvt and front-wheel drive. It starts at $30,460 MSRP.

It makes 265 horsepower and 248 lb-ft of torque, spinning to a 6,000 rpm redline.

The Murano measures 188.5 inches long on a 111.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,875 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSUV
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$30,460 ($45,390 *)
Engine
Engine Type3.5L DOHC 24-Valve V6 (VQ35DE)
Displacement3.5 L
Horsepower265 hp
Torque248 lb-ft
Redline6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio10.3 : 1
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
TransmissionXtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission)
Fuel Economy
Recommended FuelRegular Unleaded
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent strut with coil springs
Rear SuspensionMulti-link
Turning Diameter38.1 ft
Brakes
Front Brake DiscVented disc
Rear Brake DiscVented disc
Dimensions & Weight
Length188.5 in
Width74.1 in
Height67 in
Wheelbase111.2 in
Ground Clearance7.4 in
Curb Weight3,875 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front40.1 in
Headroom Rear39.4 in
Legroom Front43.6 in
Legroom Rear36.3 in
Shoulder Room Front59.6 in
Shoulder Room Rear58.7 in
Hip Room Front54.8 in
Hip Room Rear55.4 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover ★★★★★ (18.5 % risk)
Tested variant: 2010 Nissan Murano 4-DR. w/SAB

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2010 Nissan MURANO.

193 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2010 Nissan MURANO

Owner Complaints

193 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2010 Nissan MURANO (11 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 6 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Service Brakes56
Power Train40
Electrical System22
Unknown Or Other17
Structure16
Suspension15
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Sep 30, 2026 · Unknown Or Other
“yes i took my car into the shop on 9/25/2026 and they fixed two transmission leaks and my sway bar endlink but they also noticed that the bolts on my subframe were loose and they don't know how long…”
Sep 22, 2026 · Structure
“This is the second set of sunvisors on my Murano definite safety hazard when hitting a slight bump in the road, they fall down blocking your vision all of a sudden. While driving, I have to push it…”
Sep 18, 2026 · Service Brakes
“brakes/ ABS brake system: Still in use currently. Not reproducible, very erratic; once every few days of operation. No outside inspections to date. No warning lights of messsages/ error codes before…”
Aug 20, 2026 · Service Brakes
“I am reporting an ABS/braking safety issue with my 2010 Nissan Murano. My vehicle was included in Nissan campaign P0A08/NTB21-047 involving brake fluid and the ABS actuator. Before the campaign, I had…”
Jul 9, 2026 · Steering
“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”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2010 NISSAN MURANO. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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