2010 Nissan Murano: Transmission failure
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2010 Murano report: transmission failure. CarComplaints.com lists 9 owner complaints, average mileage 132,500 miles.
NHTSA has 40 owner complaints for the 2010 Murano in this area. Examples:
- 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…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11607947 (filed 08/12/2024): “The transmission is failing and i recently found out there had been a recall on the cvt transmission and i would like to get it fixed by the company.…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: new transmission (7 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Diagnosis needs a scan tool; repair or replacement needs a lift, transmission jack and the manufacturer's fluid fill/relearn procedure. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $4,190 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
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Sources
Estimated repair cost: transmission replacement (automatic or CVT, remanufactured unit)
Average shop cost
$835
Range $400–$1,390 (labor)
4.0–10.0 h × $100–$139/h estimated shop labor rate
Parts not included.
Average mobile mechanic cost
$1,255
Range $600–$2,085 (labor)
Shop labor × 1.5 (mobile convenience premium)
Parts not included.
Estimates only, not a quote. Actual prices vary by vehicle, shop and location. See the estimate for your city → · About this repair and its cost
Same repair on other models: 2013 Chevrolet Cruze: Transmission went out · 2015 Dodge Durango: Transmission failure · 2015 Jeep Cherokee: Transmission failure check engine light on · 2016 Subaru Forester: Transmission failure · 2018 Nissan Sentra: CVT failure · 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe: Transmission failure
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