Chevrolet HHR vs Nissan Murano
The Chevrolet HHR is more fuel-efficient at 26 MPG combined, against 20 MPG for the Nissan Murano. At EPA assumptions that is about $1,500 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet HHR | Nissan Murano | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 689 | 805 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Brakes |
| Crashes and fires | 31 and 10 | 36 and 7 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 60,000 miles | 80,000 miles |
| Recalls | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 26 MPG | 20 MPG |
| City and highway | 22 and 32 | 18 and 23 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,600 | $4,100 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 689 complaints for the Chevrolet HHR and 805 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.
Safety recalls on file: 4 for the Chevrolet HHR, 4 for the Nissan Murano.