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 Toyota 4Runner expensive to maintain?

The Toyota 4Runner averages $514 a year in maintenance. That is $59 below the midsize segment average of $573. Owners bring it in for unscheduled repairs an average of 0.4 times per year, in line with the midsize segment at 0.4. Its reliability score is 8/10. Verdict: cheaper than average to keep on the road.

What is the best year for a Toyota 4Runner?

The weakest years by those same measures are 2018, 2023, and 2025 — worth closer inspection before buying, not an automatic pass. Verdict: no standout year — any of the stronger years is a reasonable buy.

How much does Toyota 4Runner insurance cost?

Full-coverage insurance for the Toyota 4Runner averages $2,045 a year, about $170 a month (industry average). That is less than the midsize segment average of $2,455. Actual rates vary by trim, location, and driving record — compare quotes before buying.

Is the Toyota 4Runner or Jeep Grand Cherokee cheaper to maintain?

Maintenance runs $514 a year on the Toyota 4Runner versus $666 on the Jeep Grand Cherokee. Reliability scores are 8/10 and 7.0/10. Unscheduled repairs average 0.4 versus 0.3 times per year. Verdict: the Toyota 4Runner is the cheaper of the two to run.

Should I buy an extended warranty for a Toyota 4Runner?

The chance of a major repair in a given year is 13%, so roughly 87 in 100 owners will not face one — in line with the midsize segment norm of 13%. Reliability sits at 8/10. Verdict: optional — worth it only if you want predictable costs.

Nissan Murano vs Toyota 4Runner

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

// VERDICT

Our verdict

Buy the Nissan Murano to minimise 5-year ownership cost.

Buy the Toyota 4Runner if long-term reliability matters most.

// COST HEAD TO HEAD

Maintenance and ownership cost

	Nissan Murano	Toyota 4Runner
Annual repairs	$507winner	$514
5-year repair cost	$2,535winner	$2,570
Scheduled service (to 150k mi)	$15,317	$12,424winner
Reliability score	7 / 10	8 / 10winner
Major repair risk (5yr)	14%	13%winner
Cargo space	63.5 cu ft	90.2 cu ftwinner
Starting price (new)	$40,800winner	$43,500

// RELIABILITY

Which is more reliable?

	Nissan Murano	Toyota 4Runner
RepairPal score	7 / 10	8 / 10winner
NHTSA complaints / 100k	144.2	63.9winner
Strongest years	2018, 2019, 2021	2017, 2020, 2021
Weakest years	2010, 2011, 2014	2010, 2011, 2012
Value retained · 3 yr	62.2%	93.3%winner
Value retained · 5 yr	47.3%	74.6%winner
Value retained · 7 yr	37.4%	64%winner

// COMMON PROBLEMS

What breaks — and what it costs

	Nissan Murano	Toyota 4Runner
Engine	21.6%	6.0%winner
Electrical	6.8%winner	7.8%
ADAS	10.0%	5.0%winner
Brakes	12.5%	9.1%winner
Suspension	2.6%winner	3.6%
Steering	4.0%winner	6.8%
Fuel system	1.7%winner	4.8%
Tires/Wheels	—winner	3.1%
Glass/Windows	8.7%	—winner
Airbags	9.8%winner	32.5%

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	Toyota 4Runner
Avg annual premium	$2,418	$2,045winner

// FULL MODEL PAGES

GAS

Nissan Murano

$507/yr maint · 7 reliability

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GAS

Toyota 4Runner

$514/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. Repair costs, reliability scores, and maintenance schedules from RepairPal. Complaints and recalls from NHTSA. Fuel economy from the EPA and fuel prices from the EIA. Insurance averages from CarEdge. Pricing from KBB. Depreciation from iSeeCars. Full methodology →