Infiniti QX50 vs Nissan Murano
The Nissan Murano is more fuel-efficient at 24 MPG combined, against 20 MPG for the Infiniti QX50. At EPA assumptions that is about $1,300 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Infiniti QX50 | Nissan Murano | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 29 | 142 |
| Most reported problem | Engine | Brakes |
| Crashes and fires | 6 and 6 | 4 and 1 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 51,000 miles | 32,000 miles |
| Recalls | 0 | 5 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 20 MPG | 24 MPG |
| City and highway | 17 and 24 | 21 and 28 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $4,100 | $2,800 |
| NHTSA overall safety | Not rated |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 29 complaints for the Infiniti QX50 and 142 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: 0 for the Infiniti QX50, 5 for the Nissan Murano.