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.

Is the Nissan Rogue expensive to maintain?

The Rogue averages $467/year in maintenance — $54 below the compact segment average of $521. But repair frequency of 33% is slightly above the class average of 30%, and major repair probability of 12% is slightly above the 11% norm. Lower cost per service visit, but slightly more frequent unscheduled visits than the class average.

What is the best year for a Nissan Rogue?

The Rogue's complaint history has been persistently elevated. The 2020 model (147 complaints) stands out as the cleanest year of the second generation. The third-generation launch in 2023 brought 630 complaints before settling to 162 in 2024 and 158 in 2025. Avoid 2013-2018, which consistently logged 430-612 complaints per year. For the current generation, 2024 or 2025 is the best used pick.

How much does Nissan Rogue insurance cost?

Rogue insurance averages around $1,984/year — about $165/month. Competitive for the compact class.

Is the Nissan Rogue or Toyota RAV4 cheaper to maintain?

The RAV4 is $38/year cheaper — $429 versus $467 for the Rogue — and has a lower repair frequency (26% vs. 33%). Both carry the same reliability score. The RAV4 holds a moderate edge on total ownership cost.

Should I buy an extended warranty for a Nissan Rogue?

The Rogue's persistently elevated complaint history across 2013-2018 and a major repair probability slightly above the class average make extended warranty worth considering for used models from that period. For 2024 and newer, risk is more moderate — though the historical reliability track record warrants more caution than class leaders like the CR-V or RAV4.

Nissan Murano vs Nissan Rogue

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 Nissan Rogue — lower 5-year cost and better reliability.

// COST HEAD TO HEAD

Maintenance and ownership cost

	Nissan Murano	Nissan Rogue
Annual maintenance	$507	$467winner
5-year total cost	$2,535	$2,335winner
Reliability score	7 / 10	8 / 10winner
Major repair risk (5yr)	14%	12%winner
Cargo space	—	74.1 cu ft
Starting price (new)	$41,670	$30,800winner
Best years to buy	2023	—

// RELIABILITY

Which is more reliable?

	Nissan Murano	Nissan Rogue
RepairPal score	7 / 10	8 / 10winner
NHTSA complaints / 100k	166.8	154.6winner
Years to avoid	2010, 2011, 2012	2017, 2018, 2019
Value retained · 3 yr	62.2%	71.7%winner
Value retained · 5 yr	47.3%	55.1%winner
Value retained · 7 yr	37.4%	45%winner

// COMMON PROBLEMS

What breaks — and what it costs

	Nissan Murano	Nissan Rogue
Engine	5.7%winner	16.2%
Electrical	7.0%winner	7.7%
ADAS	5.9%winner	16.2%
Brakes	19.8%	6.4%winner
Suspension	5.1%	—winner
Steering	2.2%	1.8%winner
Fuel system	1.1%winner	3.4%
Tires/Wheels	1.5%	1.0%winner
Glass/Windows	8.1%	4.0%winner
Airbags	9.5%	8.9%winner
Seatbelt	—winner	1.3%

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	Nissan Rogue
Avg annual premium	$2,418	$1,984winner

// FULL MODEL PAGES

GAS

Nissan Murano

$507/yr maint · 7 reliability

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GAS

Nissan Rogue

$467/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 →