general problems of the 2010 Nissan Murano

21 problems related to power train have been reported for the 2010 Nissan Murano. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2010 Nissan Murano based on all problems reported for the 2010 Murano.

1 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 06/30/2025

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.

2 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 07/30/2024

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.

3 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 04/03/2023

The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, a rumbling noise was heard coming from underneath the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the rear subframe and front axle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.

4 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2022

My 2010 Nissan Murano incurred transmission and transfer case failure @ around approximately 95,000 miles despite keeping up with the required maintenance. This was in a form of erratic jerking, overheating, and decreased pick up speeds. However, the vehicle did not have any service lights indicating further issues on the dash. I then went to 2 Nissan service centers to request that Nissan fix their faulty parts on 11/11/22 and 12/02/22. Both service centers acknowledge faulty parts by Nissan, but refused stating that my car is not under warranty and therefore, Nissan would not cover the cost. Nissan has had multiple class action law suits regarding their production of these parts and yet is evading responsibility. Since then, my car has sat in my driveway undriveable as Nissan continues to avoid rectifying the situation. I now owe the bank almost $3,000 for a car I can no longer drive and bank will not settle out the debt to the worth of the car. I now have to consider a voluntary repo which will ultimately negatively affect my credit and force me into a hardship. I cannot utilize this vehicle to go back and forth to work.

5 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 09/04/2022

When stepping on the gas after stopping at a stop light or similar situation, the car acts like it's stalling for 2 - 3 seconds before finally going forward. It's intermittent. I've been told by the Nissan dealership that when they did the diagnostic check, that the error code p0868 came up long enough to be caught for the report but did not stop at that error code. This error code says it's "fluid pressure low". My Nissan advisor said that it is not a hard failure because it did not stop at this error. However, they do recommend that the transmission be replaced. I have been reading a lot online about other Murano owners having this similar issue or an issue with their transmission. I had it at the dealership twice before this last result I mentioned above.

6 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 12/23/2021

The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Murano. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the transmission was slipping in and out of gear. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local pep boys where it was diagnosed that the catalytic converter had failed, the camshaft position sensor, and the power train system also had failed. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 171,000.

7 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 12/16/2021

Transfer case I cracked resulting in a sudden stop as I was driving on the road.

8 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 11/28/2020

My vehicle intermittently loses power when going uphill or accelerating. For example, two days ago I was driving up steep hills in the TN mountains at less than 20 mph. While accelerating the vehicle lost power. I smashed the accelerator to the floor and nothing happened. I stopped the vehicle and put it into park, and then back to drive. The vehicle was able to accelerate as normal. Sometimes this same issue happens while accelerating from a stop.

9 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 07/31/2020

Car loses power and does not accelerate. After a few minutes it will start and drive but will eventually start having the same problems.

10 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 05/23/2020

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.

11 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 05/20/2019

While driving going up hill no lights came on no warning car didnt want to pull. Had to roll back on hill with kids in car praying not to get hit.

12 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2010 Nissan Murano. While driving various speeds, the vehicle would not properly accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to leglue Nissan (6400 coliseum blvd, alexandria, la) where it was diagnosed that the transmission was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 165,000.

13 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 12/06/2018

The vehicle was in transit durin mid day on a city street when it stopped accelerating and started making noises. Was able to drive very slowly to Nissan dealership. The vehicle had 126,000 miles so just over the 120,000 extension. Nissan refuses to cover it.

14 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 11/12/2018

Truck accelerates slowly when taking off from stationary point. It's a if it's not getting fuel or the gears aren't shifting. It's been happening for about a year now.

15 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 11/06/2017

The car is losing power at random times then all of a sudden will lurch forward at full power. This has cause me to almost get into numerous accidents. The dealer has adi that since there isnt a code coming up that they cant do anything. Ive read on the web that many other people have had this issue and that its a transmission issue but that Nissan wont issue a recall.

16 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 10/03/2017

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. We turned the car off several times and restarted before able to accelerate. I had SUV towed to local dealer where it was determined that cvt transmission was destroyed. I has serviced transmission fluid 3 times since purchase with 139,800 miles. After researching the Nissan cvt{constant variable transmission}, we are not the first to have problems. I may be the first with a 2010 Murano. I am fearful of this vehicle after it $5000 repair{out of pocket}, especially if on a busy interstate in chicago area due to sudden lose of acceleration.

17 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 07/22/2017

Multiple times, over past few years, after 1 0r more hours at highway speed ( 70 - 80 mph ) vehicle loses all acceleration. Occurs with cruise on or off. Will maintain speed on level road. Will lose speed on any incline. After pulling off highway, turning off car and restarting has always solved problem; until today on i85 when problem reoccurred after a few minutes. Flooring accelerator pedal has no affect. I would think lack of acceleration could be a problem if trying a avoid a crash.

18 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2014

Vehicle service engine soon light came on and vehicle would not move after we came to a stop at a light shut off and restarted vehicle took to burdick Nissan for service. They said they had cleared the codes by adding some fluid to the tranny. Wife and I drove to lunch { low speed} light came back on returned to dealership needs new transmission it is being worked on. This is very scary and it seems to be a recurring problem for the Nissan cvt tranny.

19 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2013

Purchased the vehicle new in January 2010, had transmission issue with car in February 2011 late at night, stopping in the middle of the road, had to call wrecker to take vehicle to dealership. There were 38,424 miles on the vehicle the transmission was replaced at not cost since it was under warranty. Was informed by the dealership that the warranty would cover for another 120,000 miles. On 11/1/13 the transmission went out again by not shifting into 4th gear. Vehicle taken to dealership and informed that the transmission had to be replaced but was no longer under warranty since I now had 127,000 miles on the car. I asked about the statement regarding the first replaced transmission and was told that is not the case and if I had paid for the transmission myself it would only be covered for 12,000 miles or 12 months. I am now faced with paying $3000 for another transmission. This makes 3 transmissions in a car not even 4 years old.

20 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 10/02/2012

I was driving at 30 mph to go home when my car lost all power with no warning. Thank goodness I didn't have my young children with me. The shop fixed my car after nine days and all was covered except the alternator. Total damage was 6,000. 00. Two days later my car started to hesitate while driving. I quickly got rid of the car. Too bad I loved it for the first 44,000 miles. Beware.

21 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 07/20/2011

After full stop car want accelerate. Rpm 2500, no torque. Three times close rear ends last month. Car would run normally and suddenly "limp mode" would happen. Complained to Nissan (case number 7307301) but people from india were not particular interested to help me. It is dangers to drive car like this.


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