Nissan Murano vs Toyota 4RUNNER
The Nissan Murano is more fuel-efficient at 20 MPG combined, against 18 MPG for the Toyota 4RUNNER. At EPA assumptions that is about $350 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Nissan Murano | Toyota 4RUNNER | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,050 | 909 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Body & structure |
| Crashes and fires | 18 and 6 | 23 and 0 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 72,000 miles | 110,000 miles |
| Recalls | 6 | 3 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 20 MPG | 18 MPG |
| City and highway | 18 and 23 | 16 and 20 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,350 | $3,700 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,050 complaints for the Nissan Murano and 909 for the Toyota 4RUNNER. 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, 3 for the Toyota 4RUNNER.