2010 Nissan Murano: Electrical System complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 22 owner complaints for the 2010 Nissan Murano that list the electrical system component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11702316 (filed 12/01/2025): “The radio volume knob has an electrical defect. if you touch or use the volume knob the volume will automatically increase unexpectedly. this is a problem when driving. it will turn up so loud and unexpectedly that i have all most crashed my car. at this point the stereo is inoperable. also was to…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11671067 (filed 07/03/2025): “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, a…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11641630 (filed 02/10/2025): “The contact owns a 2010 nissan murano. the contact stated while driving 45 mph, the contact noticed an electrical burning odor and there was white smoke coming out of the hood. the contact pulled over to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to r…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Finding and splicing chewed wiring is doable with a multimeter and patience but can be time-consuming; harness replacement is pro work. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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