What is the best year for a Ford Expedition?

Avoid 2017-2019, which logged 350, 351, and 432 complaints respectively. The 2023 Expedition (56 complaints, 10/10 safety, 8 severe) is the strongest mature used pick. 2025 (21 complaints) is even cleaner but very recent. The 2022-2024 window reflects significant improvement from the troubled prior generation.

How much does Ford Expedition insurance cost?

Expedition insurance averages around $2,681/year — roughly $223/month. The highest insurance rate in the fullsize class.

Is the Ford Expedition or Chevrolet Suburban cheaper to maintain?

The Expedition is cheaper to maintain by $83/year — $861 versus $944 for the Suburban. The Expedition also has significantly lower repair frequency (25% vs. 51%). Both carry the same reliability score and major repair probability. The Expedition is the better maintenance value.

Should I buy an extended warranty for a Ford Expedition?

Repair frequency of 25% is the lowest in the fullsize segment — a meaningful positive. Major repair probability at the class average. Not a strong warranty case for 2022+ models. For 2017-2019 used models, documented complaint spikes make coverage worth considering.

Is the Nissan Murano expensive to maintain?

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.

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.

Ford Expedition vs Nissan Murano

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

// VERDICT

Our verdict

Buy the Ford Expedition if its specific features or size suit your needs better.

Buy the Nissan Murano — lower 5-year cost and better reliability.

// COST HEAD TO HEAD

Maintenance and ownership cost

	Ford Expedition	Nissan Murano
Annual maintenance	$861	$507winner
5-year total cost	$4,305	$2,535winner
Reliability score	6 / 10	7 / 10winner
Major repair risk (5yr)	15%	14%winner
Cargo space	108.5 cu ft	—
Starting price (new)	$63,400	$41,670winner
Best years to buy	—	2023

// RELIABILITY

Which is more reliable?

	Ford Expedition	Nissan Murano
RepairPal score	6 / 10	7 / 10winner
NHTSA complaints / 100k	272.2	166.8winner
Years to avoid	2010, 2014, 2017	2010, 2011, 2012
Value retained · 3 yr	68.4%winner	62.2%
Value retained · 5 yr	47.4%winner	47.3%
Value retained · 7 yr	33.7%	37.4%winner

// COMMON PROBLEMS

What breaks — and what it costs

	Ford Expedition	Nissan Murano
Engine	18.2%	5.7%winner
Electrical	10.0%	7.0%winner
ADAS	8.0%	5.9%winner
Brakes	6.4%winner	19.8%
Suspension	2.0%winner	5.1%
Steering	—winner	2.2%
Fuel system	2.3%	1.1%winner
Tires/Wheels	—winner	1.5%
Glass/Windows	2.5%winner	8.1%
Airbags	2.5%winner	9.5%
Lighting	1.7%	—winner
Seatbelt	3.4%	—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?

	Ford Expedition	Nissan Murano
Avg annual premium	$2,681	$2,418winner

// FULL MODEL PAGES

GAS

Ford Expedition

$861/yr maint · 6 reliability

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GAS

Nissan Murano

$507/yr maint · 7 reliability

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// FAQ

Common questions

The Expedition costs $861/year to maintain — $77 above the fullsize segment average of $784. Repair frequency of 25% is well below the class average of 40% — the lowest in the fullsize segment. Reliability score of 6 and major repair probability of 15% both match segment averages. Above-average cost, but meaningfully lower repair frequency than most fullsize rivals.

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 →