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Nissan Murano vs. Toyota Highlander Reliability Comparisons

Nissan Murano Reliability vs. Toyota Highlander Reliability:
Nissan Murano Reliability vs. Toyota Highlander Reliability:

You won't find Nissan Murano or Toyota Highlander reliability information like this anywhere else. Actual repair frequencies, not just vague dots, to make it clear how much the Nissan Murano and the Toyota Highlander truly differ in reliability. These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to much more closely track Nissan Murano and Toyota Highlander reliability as the cars age. Others tell you how reliable the Nissan Murano and the Toyota Highlander were a year ago, when the cars were a year younger and had 12,000 fewer miles on them. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Nissan Murano and the Toyota Highlander have been recently.

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Nissan Murano Reliability through December 31, 2012

An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.

General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.

Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.

New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.

 

Year Make/Model Repair Frequencysuccessful repair trips per 100 cars per year Compared to all models for the same year  
2012 Nissan Murano   14 Muranos, 6.7 months of data per Murano, average 7200 miles

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2012 Toyota Highlander 39 Highlanders, 8.2 months of data per Highlander, average 8400 miles8
0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2010 Nissan Murano 37 Muranos, 9.9 months of data per Murano, average 25800 miles10
0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2006 Toyota Highlander 30 Highlanders, 9.2 months of data per Highlander, average 85400 miles13
0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2009 Toyota Highlander   21 Highlanders, 7.9 months of data per Highlander, average 41300 miles

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2004 Toyota Highlander 34 Highlanders, 9.7 months of data per Highlander, average 101700 miles18
0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2011 Toyota Highlander 26 Highlanders, 9.5 months of data per Highlander, average 22400 miles20
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2008 Toyota Highlander 41 Highlanders, 9.3 months of data per Highlander, average 54500 miles22
10% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2007 Toyota Highlander   12 Highlanders, 8.7 months of data per Highlander, average 79300 miles

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2002 Toyota Highlander   12 Highlanders, 8.5 months of data per Highlander, average 118100 miles

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2010 Toyota Highlander 28 Highlanders, 8.9 months of data per Highlander, average 29300 miles24
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2003 Toyota Highlander   11 Highlanders, 8.6 months of data per Highlander, average 125100 miles

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2009 Nissan Murano 77 Muranos, 9.4 months of data per Murano, average 44600 miles

Redesigned for this model year.30
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2011 Nissan Murano 39 Muranos, 9.6 months of data per Murano, average 16900 miles32
30% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2005 Toyota Highlander   17 Highlanders, 8.5 months of data per Highlander, average 95500 miles

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2001 Toyota Highlander   14 Highlanders, 8.7 months of data per Highlander, average 114200 miles

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2005 Nissan Murano   22 Muranos, 8.9 months of data per Murano, average 93200 miles

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2006 Nissan Murano 33 Muranos, 10.3 months of data per Murano, average 73900 miles

Front suspension repairs (struts, control arms, wheel bearings, tie-rod ends) appear most common. 84
80% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2004 Nissan Murano 26 Muranos, 8.1 months of data per Murano, average 101900 miles

Front suspension repairs (struts, control arms, wheel bearings) appear most common. 86
60% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2007 Nissan Murano 28 Muranos, 10.2 months of data per Murano, average 58200 miles

Front suspension repairs (struts, control arms, wheel bearings, tie-rod ends) appear most common. 93
90% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2003 Nissan Murano   15 Muranos, 9.7 months of data per Murano, average 103300 miles

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What People Are Saying about Reliability and the Nissan Murano

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What Our Members Are Saying about Nissan Murano Reliability and Durability

Reliability and Durability of the Nissan Murano: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT AWD		 This Murano LE AWD has never failed me in 6 months of operation in variable extreme frigid conditions. I have only had to change the oil, put air in the tires, and gas it up. I wonder what another winter or two of another 20,000 miles will do long term!
2009 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT AWD		 Nissan has won me over. My personal experience shows them just as reliable as Honda or Toyota and ive owned four of those.
2009 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT AWD		 My previous 2 SUVs were Jeeps. They had terrible reliability. Always in the shop. Nissan has a great rep.
2009 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT AWD		 Great name and well built.
2009 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT AWD		 Got it in March of 2008 and we LOVE it!! Everything is perfect!It drives easily,accelerates well, passes well,parks well and as I said makes a U-turn very well on a street.We would buy another one! :)
2009 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT AWD		 first nisson,but son has altima and no problems yet.( 3 yrs old)
2007 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT FWD		 It seems to be well made, with no needed repairs so far.
2006 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT AWD		 Not a single time I had to take this car to the dealer for ANY problem! Nothing! Incredible reliability!
2006 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT FWD		 After two years no issues, and had good reviews from Consumer Reports and Edmunds.
2006 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD		 In three years I have had no issues with this vehicle.
2006 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT AWD		 Very reliable. Did not take to the dealer even once for anything!
2005 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD		 no major problems in 89000 miles
2005 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT AWD		 No mechanical failures or issues. The car has never needed service outside of oil change and Tire Rotation.
2004 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT FWD		 Nissan vehicles have always been very reliable and have required little or no repairs outside regular mainenance.
2003 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT AWD		 Did not put a lot of money over the past 7 years
2003 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT FWD		 Large interior room. large loading area when seats are folded.
2003 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT AWD		 Nissan is known for high reliability compared to American cars.
2003 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT AWD		 Owned it for 5 years with no major problems. It has never let me down.
2003 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT AWD		 all good so far.
Reliability and Durability of the Nissan Murano: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT FWD		 Nissan has less-than-stellar reliability ratings from Consumer Reports.
2007 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT FWD		 Some concern over reliability of CVT from reading online horror stories of prior year models. So far no issues and Nissan has extended the CVT warranty. Minor issue is the sometimes squeal of brakes on backing.
2007 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT FWD		 See CVT: how much is *that* going to be to fix?
2006 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT AWD		 Seems to be a lot of issues amongs Murano owners with the CVT, if out of warranty, will cost over $7000 for replacement. Issues with driver seat frame breaking as well.
2005 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT AWD		 Having issued with the CVT. I am very concerned with the reliability of the NEW style trans. This is the main reason why I have became a member, to find out more info on this.

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