Chevrolet Bolt EV vs Nissan Murano
The Chevrolet Bolt EV is more fuel-efficient at 118 MPG combined, against 23 MPG for the Nissan Murano. At EPA assumptions that is about $2,250 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Bolt EV | Nissan Murano | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 248 | 64 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Forward collision avoidance |
| Crashes and fires | 12 and 6 | 2 and 0 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 7,000 miles | 8,000 miles |
| Recalls | 8 | 2 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 118 MPG | 23 MPG |
| City and highway | 127 and 108 | 20 and 28 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $650 | $2,900 |
| NHTSA overall safety |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 248 complaints for the Chevrolet Bolt EV and 64 for the Nissan Murano. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
NHTSA's overall safety ratings: 5 stars for the Chevrolet Bolt EV, 5 stars for the Nissan Murano.
Safety recalls on file: 8 for the Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2 for the Nissan Murano.