Nissan Murano vs. Mazda 3
Compare repair costs, reliability, and owner reviews
Nissan Murano
$507
Average Annual
Repair Cost
Mazda 3
$433
Average Annual
Repair Cost
Overall Reliability Rating
Above Average
The Nissan Murano Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 20th out of 26 for compact SUVs. The average annual repair cost is $507 which means it has lower than average ownership costs. The frequency and severity of repairs are both fairly average when compared with all other vehicles.
Excellent
The Mazda 3 Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 9th out of 36 for compact cars. The average annual repair cost is $433 which means it has excellent ownership costs. The severity of repairs is low while frequency of those issues is average, so major issues are uncommon for the 3.
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Overall Car Ratings & Details
| 5 | (0) | |
| 4 | (15) | |
| 3 | (10) | |
| 2 | (1) | |
| 1 | (2) |
The Nissan Murano ranks highest in value and ranks lowest in safety.
“Now have 103,000 miles. Third alternator, gave up on replacing fuses for mirror, cig lighter and headlight adjustment. Electrics remind me of my TR6. Zenon headlights are awesome but irresistable...”
“Now have 103,000 miles. Third alternator, gave up on replacing fuses for mirror, cig lighter and...”
| 5 | (4) | |
| 4 | (12) | |
| 3 | (7) | |
| 2 | (4) | |
| 1 | (0) |
“Bought new in 2004. Have 61000 miles now. Have owned 4 Hondas before this since 1977.
Would NOT buy another Mazda.
1. Transmission had "hard shifting" from 1st-2nd gear. Required 3 trips to dealer...”
“Bought new in 2004. Have 61000 miles now. Have owned 4 Hondas before this since 1977.
Would NOT...”