Nissan Murano vs Saturn Vue
The Saturn Vue is more fuel-efficient at 22 MPG combined, against 20 MPG for the Nissan Murano. At EPA assumptions that is about $300 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Nissan Murano | Saturn Vue | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,050 | 879 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Transmission |
| Crashes and fires | 18 and 6 | 42 and 16 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 72,000 miles | 66,000 miles |
| Recalls | 6 | 1 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 20 MPG | 22 MPG |
| City and highway | 18 and 23 | 19 and 26 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,350 | $3,050 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,050 complaints for the Nissan Murano and 879 for the Saturn Vue. 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: 6 for the Nissan Murano, 1 for the Saturn Vue.