Chevrolet Traverse vs Nissan Murano
The Nissan Murano is more fuel-efficient at 20 MPG combined, against 19 MPG for the Chevrolet Traverse. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Traverse | Nissan Murano | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 584 | 805 |
| Most reported problem | Steering | Brakes |
| Crashes and fires | 26 and 5 | 36 and 7 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 85,000 miles | 80,000 miles |
| Recalls | 8 | 4 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 19 MPG | 20 MPG |
| City and highway | 16 and 23 | 18 and 23 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,550 | $4,100 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 584 complaints for the Chevrolet Traverse 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: 8 for the Chevrolet Traverse, 4 for the Nissan Murano.