2010 Nissan Murano: Service Brakes complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 56 owner complaints for the 2010 Nissan Murano that list the service brakes component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11765349 (filed 09/18/2026): “Brakes/ abs brake system: still in use currently. not reproducible, very erratic; once every few days of operation. no outside inspections to date. no warning lights of messsages/ error codes before or after the brake failure. event: brake will fail on rare occasions randomly. no particular event p…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11758360 (filed 08/20/2026): “I am reporting an abs/braking safety issue with my 2010 nissan murano. my vehicle was included in nissan campaign p0a08/ntb21-047 involving brake fluid and the abs actuator. before the campaign, i had experienced an intermittent braking problem during a loss-of-traction/abs event. when nissan perf…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11511693 (filed 03/14/2023): “The brake pedal suddenly feels spongey out of nowhere. the car stops when the pedal hits the floorboard of the car. this has happened to me a couple of times now ever since i had my car. i have took it to my local pep boys but all they did was replace my brake pads. it fixes the problem for a couple…”
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
Pads and rotors are a common DIY job with hand tools and a jack; ABS/hydraulic faults need a scan tool. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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