What is the best year for a Nissan Murano?

From available data, 2024 (4 complaints, 10/10 safety, 0 severe) and 2023 (6 complaints, 10/10 safety, 2 severe) are exceptional years. Complaint data has significant gaps in our records between 2013 and 2022, so years in that range can't be fully assessed. Recent production shows very low complaint activity.

How much does Nissan Murano insurance cost?

Murano insurance averages around $2,418/year — roughly $202/month.

Is the Nissan Murano or Chevrolet Blazer cheaper to maintain?

The Murano is $14/year cheaper than the Blazer — $507 versus $521 — a negligible difference. The Blazer has a higher reliability score (8 vs. 7), lower major repair probability (11% vs. 14%), and much lower repair frequency (28% vs. 51%). On total maintenance value, the Blazer holds a meaningful advantage despite nearly identical annual cost.

Should I buy an extended warranty for a Nissan Murano?

Repair frequency of 51% is the highest in the midsize segment. While the annual dollar cost is below average, the elevated visit frequency means more exposure to labor charges and potential additional repairs discovered during service. Warranty coverage is worth considering for used models to help contain those costs.

Nissan Murano vs Toyota Highlander

Two midsize SUVs compared on the numbers that matter — maintenance cost, reliability, and insurance.

// VERDICT

Our verdict

Buy the Nissan Murano if its specific features or size suit your needs better.

Buy the Toyota Highlander — lower 5-year cost and better reliability.

// COST HEAD TO HEAD

Maintenance and ownership cost

	Nissan Murano	Toyota Highlander
Annual maintenance	$507	$489winner
5-year total cost	$2,535	$2,445winner
Reliability score	7 / 10	8 / 10winner
Major repair risk (5yr)	14%	13%winner
Cargo space	—	—
Starting price (new)	$41,670winner	$45,870
Best years to buy	2023	—

// RELIABILITY

Which is more reliable?

	Nissan Murano	Toyota Highlander
RepairPal score	7 / 10	8 / 10winner
NHTSA complaints / 100k	166.8	0winner
Years to avoid	2010, 2011, 2012	None identified
Value retained · 3 yr	62.2%	83.6%winner
Value retained · 5 yr	47.3%	63.7%winner
Value retained · 7 yr	37.4%	51.5%winner

// COMMON PROBLEMS

What breaks — and what it costs

	Nissan Murano	Toyota Highlander
Engine	5.7%	—winner
Electrical	7.0%	—winner
ADAS	5.9%	—winner
Brakes	19.8%	—winner
Suspension	5.1%	—winner
Steering	2.2%	—winner
Fuel system	1.1%	—winner
Tires/Wheels	1.5%	—winner
Glass/Windows	8.1%	—winner
Airbags	9.5%	—winner

One major repair on either model can run $1,500–4,000. A warranty caps your exposure, especially on known problem years.

// INSURANCE

Which is cheaper to insure?

	Nissan Murano	Toyota Highlander
Avg annual premium	$2,418	$2,401winner

// FULL MODEL PAGES

GAS

Nissan Murano

$507/yr maint · 7 reliability

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GAS

Toyota Highlander

$489/yr maint · 8 reliability

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// FAQ

Common questions

The Murano averages $507/year in maintenance — $66 below the midsize segment average of $573. However, repair frequency of 51% is well above the class average of 40%, meaning owners visit for unscheduled repairs more often than most midsize rivals. Major repair probability of 14% is slightly above the 13% segment average. Lower annual cost but higher visit frequency — a mixed profile.

How we calculated this. Maintenance costs and reliability scores from RepairPal. Complaints and recalls from NHTSA. Fuel economy from the EPA. Insurance averages from CarEdge. Pricing from KBB. Depreciation from iSeeCars. Full methodology →