2011 Nissan Murano: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 148 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is service brakes (28% of complaints); the 2013 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · 1 new complaint in the last 90 days
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recalls
148
owner complaints
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fire reports
85,000
typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
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4-star NHTSA overall safety ratingNo fire reportsNo recall campaignsProblems tend to appear late (median 85,000 mi)Weak spot: service brakes (28%)
Common problems
Computed from 148 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Service Brakes (brakes)28% · 36 complaints
Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)28% · 35 complaints
Air Bags (airbags and crash sensors)9% · 11 complaints
Structure (body, frame, doors, rust)8% · 10 complaints
Visibility (windshield, wipers, defroster, mirrors)6% · 8 complaints
Suspension (shocks, springs, ride quality)5% · 6 complaints
“Hi i see this vehicle had a recall campaign previously under notice P1261/NTB12-003/NTB14-076. This campaign includes the replacement of the links and other items under this campaign. This vehicle is a convertible and the top frame is once again damaged due to the same recall for links. I recently took the vehicle to Lorenzo Nissan as the top is not working. They advised the frame links are bound, and the frame needs to be replaced. As this was covered under previous recall, the recall is obviously not adequate.”Owner report · Structure · Aug 2024
“Dashboard light started flashing indicating airbag error. Light indicating passenger airbag inoperative on center stack illuminated. Dealership indicated error code B1018 per ESM diagnostic procedure and recommended replacing entire passenger side seat cushion and retesting. Uncertain if passenger side airbag sensor will prevent driver's airbag from deploying in accident.”Owner report · Air Bags · Apr 2024
“Rear subframe corrosion and break. Front subframe perfectly ok, obviously under the exact same driving conditions. There was a recall for this exact same problem on the Nissan Murano 2007 models but unfortunately no recall on the 2011 model.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Dec 2023
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“35 complaints on the CVT transmission failing for the 2011 Nissan Murano, which could be a major safety issue while driving. We experienced 3 episodes and have not heard back from Nissan nor the NHTSA on recalling this car and having Nissan repair their known defect that could result in injury. We know the CVT transmission is known by Nissan to have reliability issues as they have recalled other years of CVT transmissions. Does someone have to be hurt before a fix is communicated to the owners of this vehicle. What a shame!”Owner report · Power Train · Aug 2023
“Transmission failure. Car has been losing power, slowly getting worse with episodes of near stalling when stepping on gas from a stop. No engine warning lights . When pulling out in heavy traffic, car would nearly stall. Scary and dangerous. I finally took car to Nissan dealer where I purchased the car and they immediately diagnosed transmission failure. At that point, I had 143,209 miles after waiting 3 weeks for an appointment.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Jun 2023
“The contact's daughter owns a 2011 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that after entering the vehicle, she noticed that the front passenger's side seat back had completely lowered down and was lying flat. The contact stated that the seat back could not be raised or moved. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.”Owner report · Seats · Apr 2023
“My dashboard is melting. When sitting in the sun it becomes sticky. An offensive odor is emitted also. The dashboard becomes shiny, making it at times hard to see from the reflection from the shine hitting the windshield when driving. Nissan is aware of this problem as they fixed melting dashboards in Florida only.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Apr 2023
“Rear sub frame rusted through on passenger side. Allows irregular motion of wheel and bumping of detached parts. Causes vehicle float when brake is applied. Unsafe to drive confirmed by independent and dealership technicians. Braking at medium or high speed could cause severe float, loss of control, accident, further damage. I am not driving the vehicle. Ii is a low-miles, well-maintained vehicle. No accident occurred. I noticed it early and got the diagnosis.”Owner report · Structure · Jan 2023
“The subframe has completely rusted and broke apart. This is a known issue on the Nissan's. We heard a rattling and upon inspection found a piece of the frame had rusted off. The entire rear subframe is rusted through. The vehicle cannot be driven. Nissan should pay for this repair.”Owner report · Suspension · Jan 2023
“The car was taken for inspection in Pennsylvania and the rear subframe has mostly rotted away where it connects to the frame. Had the subframe broken through it could have caused serious injury. It was confirmed by an independent inspection station. There are recalls on other murano model years so it is possible this year is also a problem that has not been exposed yet. The problem is evident on both sides of the vehicle.”Owner report · Suspension · Sep 2022
When filing, owners marked a crash in 7 of these complaints and injuries in 2 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2011 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
Body stylesCrossover Utility Vehicle [CUV]
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Is the 2011 Nissan Murano reliable?
NHTSA has 148 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 2011 Nissan Murano. The most complained-about area is service brakes (28% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2011 Nissan Murano problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 85,000 miles or less.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.