PROBLEM GUIDE
Here's what owners are experiencing, based on our research of real owner reports and repair data.
Last updated April 2026
79
complaints filed for the 2010 model year
2009–2015
Model years affected
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Start my diagnosis →Burning smells, electrical failures, fire hazard from the seat assembly
Check engine light: Off
Burning smells, electrical failures, and fire hazards traced to the heated seat assemblies. Two recalls exist for this defect (Campaigns 14V743000 and 16V396000), but some owners explicitly report their VINs remain excluded from coverage despite matching symptoms.
Sudden shattering or "explosion" while driving, described as happening "for no apparent reason"
Check engine light: Off
Spontaneous panoramic sunroof shattering while driving at various speeds, described by owners as happening "for no apparent reason" with a loud bang. This directly parallels the Nissan Murano's sunroof-explosion problem — now confirmed across two different manufacturers, suggesting this may be a broader industry or supplier-level issue rather than a single-manufacturer defect.
Engine stalling during turns, flickering lights, wiring harness failures
Check engine light: On
The single largest NHTSA complaint category by count: engine stalling during turns, flickering lights, and battery/wiring harness failures across multiple systems. not confirmed as recall-covered.
Brakes fail to engage, require pumping, or don't respond to pedal pressure
Check engine light: On
Brakes failing to engage, requiring pumping, or not responding to pedal pressure, with some incidents resulting in crashes. not confirmed as recall-covered.
Factory alarm sounds for no apparent reason
Check engine light: Off
Factory alarm sounds for no apparent reason. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 103 owner reports on file.
This generation has two confirmed heated-seat fire-hazard recalls (Campaign 14V743000, dated 11/19/14, and Campaign 16V396000, dated 6/2/16) — but some owners report their VINs remain excluded from coverage despite matching symptoms. Enter your VIN to get the confirmed, current recall picture for your specific car.
The information on this page is for general educational purposes only and is not a diagnosis. It is compiled from aggregated owner-reported data and publicly available sources, not from an inspection of your vehicle. Symptoms described here can have multiple causes, and the presence of a commonly reported problem does not mean your vehicle has it. Repair cost ranges are estimates that vary by region, shop, vehicle condition, and parts availability. Recall and service campaign information may be incomplete or out of date — verify current recall status with NHTSA or your manufacturer. MyGearGuru is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any vehicle manufacturer; manufacturer and model names are used for identification only. Always consult a qualified technician before making repair decisions.
The most safety-critical problem for this generation is a heated seat defect that can cause burning smells and fires — two recalls exist, but some owners report their VINs remain excluded from coverage despite matching symptoms. Panoramic sunroofs also shatter spontaneously. The same defect is reported on the Nissan Murano, which points to a supplier-level issue rather than one manufacturer's defect.