Verdict
2011 Nissan Murano: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2011 Nissan Murano — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
More reported complaints than most wagon.
Owners filed 148 NHTSA complaints — more complaints than 86% of 2011 wagons. Power Train leads the reports (25%). No safety recalls on record.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2011 wagons, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
Complaints filed
148
Reports to NHTSA, 2011
Safety recalls
0
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
20
EPA estimate
Complaint volume vs. segment peers
More complaints than 86% of 2011 wagons
The bar is this car's percentile among 2011 wagons by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.
Known issues
Power Train issues lead owner complaints (25% of 148 reports), followed by service brakes (25%).
+ 9 more component categories with fewer reports.
Share of all 148 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11366122, ODI 11728892, ODI 11573366, ODI 11558840, ODI 11541094.
Recalls
0 recalls — none issued for this model year as of Jul 2026. Recall records can change as NHTSA publishes new campaigns.
A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.
Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
2011 Nissan Murano SUV FWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
2011 Nissan Murano SUV AWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murano FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 18 | 23 | 20 |
| Murano AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 18 | 23 | 20 |
| Murano CrossCabriolet | 3.5L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 17 | 22 | 19 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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"Fewest reports" and "most complained" describe raw NHTSA complaint totals, not vehicle reliability. The last few model years are left unlabelled because they have had less road time.
2011 Nissan Murano: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2011 Nissan Murano?
Owners filed 148 NHTSA complaints about the 2011 Nissan Murano — more complaints than 86% of comparable 2011 wagons, so it sits toward the weaker end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.
What are the most common problems on the 2011 Nissan Murano?
The most-reported problem areas are Power Train (25% of complaints) and service brakes (25%).
How many recalls does the 2011 Nissan Murano have?
No safety recalls are on record for the 2011 Nissan Murano as of Jul 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2011 Nissan Murano get?
The EPA rates the 2011 Nissan Murano between 19 and 20 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.