My 2010 murano suddenly developed a loose driver's interior sun visor that has became progressively worse. It will not stay in the "up" position and will drop down to the point where it blocks my view out the windshield while driving. From discussions at various Nissan online sites, I have found that many other owners have experienced the same problem for one or both visors. Something inside the…
2010 Nissan Murano body problems
moderate 10 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,500 · see body across all vehicles →
Complaints
10
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,500
When does it fail?
Of the 10 body complaints filed for the 2010 Nissan Murano, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 50,000-75,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
No new NHTSA body complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 7 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
The failure pattern owners describe
Buyer takeaway: The 2010 Murano has recurring issues with door locks that can trap occupants inside, structural corrosion affecting the rear subframe starting around 100k miles, and spontaneous sunroof failures. Dashboard deterioration and sun visor breakage are also common complaints.
Owners report a pattern of door lock failures where the driver's side door won't unlock from inside or via remote fob, sometimes trapping occupants. The outside door handle frequently doesn't fully close and can separate at the seams; owners describe hearing it flop shut mid-drive. The only workaround reported is lowering the window and using the outside handle. One owner paid $297.50 to replace a handle that came apart in hand.
Multiple owners report severe corrosion of the rear subframe or crossmember, occurring between 100,000 and 160,000 miles. One vehicle experienced rear tires collapsing into the wheel wells due to crossmember failure. Dealers diagnosed the need for subframe replacement, but no repairs were completed and Nissan provided no assistance despite being notified.
Dashboard deterioration is common, with cracking, stickiness, and pieces breaking off with light touch after five years. Radio numerals fade and surrounding trim peels. Sun visors fail to hold their up position and drop unexpectedly while driving, blocking the windshield—owners confirm this is widespread across Murano forums. Two owners report sunroof glass spontaneously shattering while driving on the highway with no external impact, accompanied by loud explosion sounds.
Same Nissan Murano body reports on nearby years: 2007 · 2009
Failure modes owners describe
Front driver's door lock malfunction and handle detachment
Driver's side door fails to unlock from inside or via remote fob after ignition is turned off. Outside door handle does not fully close or separates at seams. When handle remains open, it eventually flops shut mid-drive with a thud, trapping occupant inside.
When: Intermittent, becoming more frequent over time
Symptoms owners cite: Door will not open from inside despite manual lock lever operation or remote fob use; Outside handle appears to separate or not fully close after entering vehicle; Thud sound heard while driving, indicating handle flopping into closed position; Only remedy is to lower window and use outside handle from outside
Repairs/costs cited: One owner reported driver's side handle repair cost $297.50 after complete separation (quoted $350, applied 15% discount). Dealer had part in stock.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Owner reported Nissan quoted several thousand dollars to address door lock issues; no recall or warranty assistance mentioned.
Rear subframe corrosion and structural failure
Rear subframe or crossmember develops severe corrosion and fractures, causing structural integrity loss. In one case, corrosion caused rear tires to collapse into wheel wells.
When: 100,000 to 160,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Abnormal knocking or loud sound from rear of vehicle while driving; Rear tires collapsing into wheel well; Rear subframe visibly corroded and fractured
Repairs/costs cited: Owner was informed subframe replacement was needed. No repairs completed by any owner reporting this issue.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: One owner reported manufacturer was made aware but provided no assistance. Other owners did not notify manufacturer or details unknown.
Dashboard cracking, deterioration, and peeling trim
Dashboard develops cracks, becomes sticky, and pieces break off with minimal contact. Radio trim and numerals fade and peel.
When: After 5 years of ownership
Symptoms owners cite: Dashboard cracked and falling apart; Sticky residue on dashboard surface; Pieces fall off with light touch; Radio numerals faded; Silver trim around radio peeling
Sun visor failure and loss of positioning
Interior sun visor loses ability to stay in the up position. Internal mechanism breaks, causing visor to drop unexpectedly and block windshield view while driving.
When: Develops suddenly and progressively worsens
Symptoms owners cite: Visor will not stay in up position; Visor drops down blocking windshield view; Visor falls unexpectedly while driving or over bumps and road vibrations; Affects one or both visors on same vehicle
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Owner noted this is a widespread issue discussed on Nissan online forums and should be recalled.
Sunroof spontaneous shattering
Sunroof glass spontaneously explodes while vehicle is in motion on highway. No external impact or cause reported. Shards scatter throughout cabin and into the air.
When: While driving on highway
Symptoms owners cite: Sunroof glass explodes without external cause; Loud explosion sound accompanying breakage; Glass shards dispersed throughout cabin and airborne
Synthesized from 10 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
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Common questions
How serious is the body problem on the 2010 Nissan Murano?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 10 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the body typically fail?
Based on the 10 complaints filed, body issues most often appear around 93,500 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,500 for body repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to body?
No active recalls currently cover body issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2010/Nissan/Murano.
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