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2011 Nissan Murano
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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
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.
Individual complaint reports(148)
Showing the 50 most recent reportsAir BagsJun 2026 · ODI 11744092 · crash · 1 injuriesDetails +Close −
I had a frontal crash in which I had a neck sprain and severe head injury due to the airbags not deploying
- Reported
- Jun 2026
- Incident date
- Jun 2026
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- Crash 1 injuries
Power TrainApr 2026 · ODI 11728892Details +Close −
In July 2023, at 55,496 miles on the odometer, the original CVT transmission failed and was replaced at Port City Nissan (120 Spaulding Tpke N, Portsmouth, NH 03801), an authorized Nissan dealership, with a Nissan-supplied rebuilt CVT transmission at a cost of approximately $7,000. The rebuilt transmission was warranted for one year. Approximately 2.5 years and only 26,500 miles after installation, the rebuilt CVT transmission has failed again at approximately 82,000 miles. CVT transmission failure while driving presents a serious safety hazard, as the vehicle may lose power unexpectedly, particularly dangerous at highway speeds, during merges, or in intersections. Pattern of Defect: Nissan’s CVT transmissions have been the subject of widespread consumer complaints and multiple class action lawsuits across various model years. Significantly, Nissan recently updated its warranty on rebuilt CVT transmissions from one year to three years with unlimited mileage for replacements performed after July 2024. This warranty extension strongly suggests Nissan is aware of systemic premature failures in its rebuilt CVT units. The failure of a rebuilt transmission at only 26,500 miles indicates a fundamental quality control or design deficiency in the rebuilt units Nissan is supplying to dealerships. Safety Concern: Sudden CVT failure causes immediate loss of propulsion and can result in loss of vehicle control. This is particularly hazardous on highways, in heavy traffic, and during adverse weather conditions. Given the pattern of premature failure in Nissan’s rebuilt CVT units, I believe this constitutes a safety defect affecting a population of vehicles and warrants investigation. I request that NHTSA investigate Nissan’s rebuilt CVT transmission program and the adequacy of Nissan’s response to known premature failures.
- Reported
- Apr 2026
- Incident date
- Feb 2026
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Air BagsNov 2025 · ODI 11699814Details +Close −
The passenger airbag warning light illuminated and remains on. A Nissan dealer diagnosed the issue as a failure of the Occupant Classification System sensor in the passenger seat. This causes the airbag system to be disabled and could prevent deployment in a crash. I was informed that my 2011 Murano is not included in Nissan’s previous airbag/OCS recalls (such as 16V244), even thought the symptoms appear identical. Repair requires replacement or reprogramming of the seat/OCS components and is very expensive ($2000-$7000). This is a critical safety issue because the passenger airbag may not function at all. Based on similar complaints from other 2011 Murano owners, this my represent a widespread defect that warrants investigation and a recall. Safety needs to be a priority. We were originally told to reset the light by a series of steps involving turning the car on and off. The process worked on a previous incident but now the light remains solid red and reset does not work.
- Reported
- Nov 2025
- Incident date
- Sep 2025
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
StructureAug 2024 · ODI 11610293Details +Close −
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.
- Reported
- Aug 2024
- Incident date
- Aug 2024
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Air BagsApr 2024 · ODI 11584830Details +Close −
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.
- Reported
- Apr 2024
- Incident date
- Apr 2024
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
SuspensionFeb 2024 · ODI 11574299Details +Close −
Premature Subframe Corrosion: first noticed a knocking noise coming from under rear driver side area when going over bumps with our 2011 Murano. Then the knocking noise (metal on metal sound) got worse and then the back of our vehicle would sway uncontrollably side to side when pressing a little hard on the brakes. Brought the vehicle to the Nissan dealer and was told that the subframe had excessive corrosion and the vehicle is dangerous to drive. Our vehicle has only 106,800 miles and has been garage kept and serviced every year by the Nissan dealership. Discovered online that 100’s, probably 1000’s including unreported incidents of other Nissan owners having the same excessive subframe rusting problem. People have reported their wheels falling off and losing control of vehicle...easily can cause major accident with deaths. There was a recall in 2006 for the same subframe issue but for unknown reasons doesn’t include my vehicle. Nissan has not corrected the cause of the subframe defect and has allowed this dangerous situation to continue with their vehicles even after the recall ended. The parts & labor cost to replace the subframe is between $3,000-$4,000+ and Nissan Consumer Affairs says since there are no current recalls and the vehicle is out of warranty that they will do nothing for me. This subframe rusting started day 1 when we purchased the vehicle and prematurely got worse each year through the warranty period until it becomes a dangerous situation after the warranty period ends. The prior recall should be extended to cover more vehicles and Nissan should take responsibility for not correcting the premature subframe rusting issues. Nissan should cover the costs to repair the faulty subframe or at the least, Nissan should supply the parts to correct the issue and the owner be responsible for the labor.
- Reported
- Feb 2024
- Incident date
- Feb 2024
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Power TrainFeb 2024 · ODI 11573366Details +Close −
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!
- Reported
- Feb 2024
- Incident date
- Aug 2023
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
SuspensionJan 2024 · ODI 11565656Details +Close −
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.
- Reported
- Jan 2024
- Incident date
- Dec 2023
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Power TrainDec 2023 · ODI 11558840Details +Close −
The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and shifting into drive(D), the transmission made an abnormal sound, and the vehicle shook before moving forward. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent but had become a recurring failure. Additionally, the contact stated that the check engine and the transmission warning light had illuminated and remained illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer who could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had taken the vehicle back to the same dealer on multiple occasions and the vehicle was not repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to manufacturer Technical Service Bulletin Number: AT20-005B NTB20-060B CVT Transmission Shake/Shudder (Power Train). The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.
- Reported
- Dec 2023
- Incident date
- Nov 2011
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
SuspensionSep 2023 · ODI 11546755Details +Close −
2011 Nissan Murano, While pulling into a parking area the left rear (drivers side) wheel collapsed. Fortunately this happened at a very low speed, (under 10 MPH). Upon inspection it was discovered that the lower control strut had rotted out and separated from the frame causing the wheel to collapse. If this had occurred on a main road at speed it could have caused a very serious accident due to loss of control. In this case it did not happen, as stated it was at low speed and in a parking lot. The deterioration of this strut was never called out by dealer inspite of numerous Multi-point safety inspections during normal periodic vehicle servicing. There was no warning of impending failure, it just occurred! Neither Nissan or the dealer claim any responsibility for the failure of this part(s) Both sides were replaced as both sides had rotted out.
- Reported
- Sep 2023
- Incident date
- Jul 2023
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Power TrainAug 2023 · ODI 11541094Details +Close −
While driving car several times on the highway, when accelerating all power went out from the CVT transmission (like running out of gas), rendering the car without power on the highway. This was and continues to be a big concern as we were left on a high speed road with no power to move the car. This has occurred several times and we have been fortunate to be in the right hand lane to get off the main road and not cause an accident. This condition is known by Nissan and other repair facilities as the Infiniti dealer in Orlando, Fla conducted a diagnostic test and noted the car needed a transmission replacement at approximately 88,000 miles. This replacement was for $12,220 dollars, which was far more than the car was worth and with a car that should have many more miles left to operate and maintained very well. As this is a major safety issue, one of several with this car, we are submitting another incident report indicating our concern with this car, which there are many (rear subframe rusting, rear passenger door locks). The car got towed approximately 200 miles to our local mechanic who knew of these issues, but after a few days of test driving could not duplicate the issue on local roads. We still operate the car on local roads below highway speeds, but are concerned that at any point power will be lost. Even selling the car is an ethical dilemma for us as we know of several safety issues submitted to the NHTSA and Nissan has not issued any recalls or corrections to this year vehicle. Someone from the NHTSA should take action with Nissan to recall this vehicle for safety issues! As with other incidents, we have all the documentation from these events.
- Reported
- Aug 2023
- Incident date
- Jun 2023
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Unknown Or OtherJun 2023 · ODI 11528727Details +Close −
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.
- Reported
- Jun 2023
- Incident date
- Jun 2023
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
SeatsApr 2023 · ODI 11517668Details +Close −
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.
- Reported
- Apr 2023
- Incident date
- Apr 2023
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Unknown Or OtherApr 2023 · ODI 11517001Details +Close −
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.
- Reported
- Apr 2023
- Incident date
- Apr 2023
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
SuspensionMar 2023 · ODI 11511746Details +Close −
This is a follow up to my first submission to include the pictures of the defective subframe we had to replace and the cost for the replacement for a new OEM subframe on this 2011 Nissan Murano SUV. As indicated in my first submission on 1/25/2023 for this car, two repair facilities (Nissan or Fort Lauderdale, Fla and Autobahn of Fort Lauderdale, Fla) inspected and wrote quotes to replace the defective rear subframe. Several mechanics we personally talked to told us this will be a safety problem if the rear subframe was not replaced soon - "just don't drive on the highway until replaced". After the Nissan and our local repair shop indicated this, we got the repair on 3/13/2023 at our local garage. My safety concern is that this is a low mileage car for its age (< 87K) that was garaged and bought new by us. It was maintained very well and all repair mechanics noted this as well. We also heard that rear subframe issues are increasingly become more common with Nissan vehicles with cars produced in years similar to ours. Subframes, which are major suspension and safety components, should not be this deteriorated at this point in their car's life. I have included pictures of the old subframe replaced on 3/13/2023 as well as the cost for the repair of our vehicle. Please look in detail at these digital pics and one can see the erosion of the metal is significant and we are very fortunate to not have had an accident. I don't believe the old subframe is still around for inspection as we did not know the NHTSA needed them until now, but I am sure one could interview this repair shop and get plenty of information on these car's subframes from this era of car manufacture. Plus the pictures are very telling of the problems associated with these cars. The only warning we had when driving was a thumping noise in the left rear section of the car. I did write to Nissan North America (Case # 48133943), but like with the NHTSA no response to date from either group.
- Reported
- Mar 2023
- Incident date
- Jan 2023
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
SuspensionFeb 2023 · ODI 11506432Details +Close −
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.
- Reported
- Feb 2023
- Incident date
- Jan 2023
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
SuspensionJan 2023 · ODI 11503589Details +Close −
We experienced a noise in the rear suspension area of the vehicle while driving, which prompted us to take the car to a Nissan repair facility for an inspection. We were informed the rear subframe components were rusted and needed replacing. We bought this car new in 2011 and it has under 85,000 miles. The car was garaged for most of its life and now needs several thousand dollars of rear subframe suspension parts and labor to make it safe to drive. Just a year year earlier we had to replace the front lower control arms also at the cost of several thousand dollars. These suspension component parts should not fail this early in the life of this Nissan Murano SUV, especially a car that has less than 85,000 miles, that was properly maintained and in excellent condition. As this is a safety issue we are wondering why Nissan or the Federal government has not recalled or at least agreed to repair this issue for owners of this vehicle. There have been many Technical Service Bulletins issued on this defect for many years (since 2007 onward), but no response. I guess for the government and Nissan to acknowledge a safety issue with this car in todays marketplace, it appears a crash, fire, injury or death must occur for someone to take action.
- Reported
- Jan 2023
- Incident date
- Jan 2023
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
SuspensionJan 2023 · ODI 11499762Details +Close −
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.
- Reported
- Jan 2023
- Incident date
- Jan 2023
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Power TrainOct 2022 · ODI 11489155Details +Close −
2011 Nissan Murano, transmission issues. This is the second time I have had to report this problem, please also refer to my first complaint #11474221 on this vehicle for the same problem. When at a stop, and pushing the gas pedal to move forward, there is a hesitation or two before the vehicle moves forward. This is a big problem when trying to enter a highway, after a stop sign. With giving enough distance to merge, having the hesitation issue has almost caused an accident. This hesitation occurs in town driving and hi-way. The dealership Crown Nissan (Greensboro, NC) diagnosis indicated that the transmission was failing and needed to be replaced. Our local Nissan shop ordered a new transmission directly from Nissan, and installed into our car, by mechanics that were trained by Nissan. Received Murano back with replaced new transmission, and within two days it was hesitating again. The vehicle was taken to the dealership and it was confirmed that the ‘new’ transmission that was installed, was defective and when driving, also had the hesitation issue. A 2nd new transmission was ordered from Nissan, installed by Nissan trained mechanics, and delivered two weeks later. We received our Murano back on Oct.12, 2022 and when driving it there was a slight hesitation, but then started to buck very hard… I’m surprised that I don’t have whiplash. The 2nd new transmission installed is a ‘lemon’ as it is worse than the original AND the 1st new replacement, by bucking as well as the hesitation. Our Nissan Murano appears to be unfixable, as the company keeps sending transmissions that have serious flaws and will eventually hurt or kill someone. Where do we go from here, especially since we have paid off the loan a year ago.
- Reported
- Oct 2022
- Incident date
- Oct 2022
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
SuspensionOct 2022 · ODI 11488251Details +Close −
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.
- Reported
- Oct 2022
- Incident date
- Sep 2022
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Air BagsAug 2022 · ODI 11479190Details +Close −
Airbag light comes on indicating a problem. After a quick investigation of this problem it becomes evident that it’s very common and Nissan hasn’t admitted any problem . The cost to fix this is half the value of the car!!
- Reported
- Aug 2022
- Incident date
- Aug 2022
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Service BrakesAug 2022 · ODI 11478855Details +Close −
The contact's husband owns a 2011 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while driving up an incline at approximately 35 degrees and making a sharp left turn, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact then stated that he attempted to apply more pressure but the vehicle failed to accelerate and moved at a slow pace. The contact then stated that after he was in the driveway, he placed the shifter in park and then back in drive position but the vehicle hesitated then failed to accelerate. No warning light illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure and an appointment was scheduled. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The dealer nor the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 131,000.
- Reported
- Aug 2022
- Incident date
- Jul 2022
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Unknown Or OtherJul 2022 · ODI 11474221Details +Close −
Our 2011 Nissan Murano is garaged & serviced (not at dealer as their rates for labor & parts is crazy high) & has been a great SUV, until it had problems monthswith the acceleration in certain situations. This would happen when stopping at a red light or stop sign in town. We’d push on the acceleration~gas & the Murano wouldn’t respond…would do a slow count of 4 to 5, & the Murano would then accelerate slowly until reaching the posted speed limit. This act is dangerous as if merging or passing with a loss of acceleration in a crowded road would be a perfect storm of multiple accidents & injuries. On the highway, we would be driving & pressing the gas pedal like normal when all of a sudden the car wouldn’t respond & seemed like it was coasting or put in neutral, it would come back after a slow count of 4 to 5 seconds, & would slowly get to the speed limit. This has happened several times on the highway with speed limit listed @70mph. Imaging that you are driving along with traffic at 70mph when all of sudden the SUV stopped accelerating, & there is a big truck right behind you, & it’s continuing at the speed limit. Because of the acceleration issue, we were almost rear ended by a semi & could have killed us both. On the highway this has only happened a few times, compared to starting from a stop sign or red light which happens frequently each week. There is no warning or lights that this is going to happen, which makes it worse. The mechanic and shop that I have been using for over 35 years, has had several Murano’s with the same problem, & suggested the transmission might be failing, they also said to research this issue & ask Nissan. With living in a small town, the % of Murano’s having the same problem should trigger a paid recall, no matter the mileage or age if serviced regularly. This has been happening for months, & also with other years of the Murano design. Please read all of the owner’s comments about this issue, of not accelerating when needed.
- Reported
- Jul 2022
- Incident date
- Nov 2021
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Power TrainFeb 2022 · ODI 11454154Details +Close −
For over a year, I have experienced hesitations of movement when needed to have acceleration from a complete or rolling stop. When driving, I’ve pushed on the gas pedal to accelerate & there was a long two second hesitation (lack of propulsion) before the Murano resumed forward movement. There was also a loss of acceleration (speed/movement) while merging into very heavy traffic on a busy main road, & that could have caused an accident. Every time there was a hesitation of movement when pushing on the gas pedal, it could have been a disaster. I have been having this ‘hesitations of movement’ for over a year. I have insisted that mechanics need to drive it, so they too can experience this problem. They have driven the Murano many times, but haven’t been able to experienced it. After bringing the Murano into my service station for months about this problem, today after an oil change at Oakview Auto Service, the head mechanic took my Nissan Murano for a test drive & the ‘hesitation’ happened to him. So if needed Chris at Oakview Auto can confirm that this problem has been happening, that we have asked about diagnosing this problem, & he experienced as well. This Service Station has been in business for over 40 years, and they have had many other customers bring their Nissan Murano to them, with the complaint of ‘hesitation of movement. While there has been problems documented (& recalled) with Nissan’s transmissions in the past, they have yet to include the 2011 Murano. Nissan needs to address this hesitation issue now.
- Reported
- Feb 2022
- Incident date
- Feb 2022
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Unknown Or OtherFeb 2022 · ODI 11453562Details +Close −
driving vehicle on regular road not a highway approx 35mph clear sunny day temp in the 50's. With no warning a huge bang and a sound like the whole roof slid off the back of my car i couldn't stop immediately so I slid the shade cover for the sunroof back about an inch, saw that the whole sunroof had exploded took pictures of it. It is totally clear that the glass blew up from the inside out as all lg pcs around the gaping hole were all curved outward Not one m ark on the thin shade cover so nothing fell on the roof, I tried contacting everyone from the local Nissan dealer to the Nissan consumer affairs in TN I was laughed at, they completely denied that this could happen and did not offer to pay for any of it. I am disabled and on a fixed income and I cannot afford to repair it, I have no vehicle to use now and have a medical crisis in my family one member is on hospice and is expected to pass very soon. I need my vehicle desperately. This could have been a deadly tragedy if my 2yr old grandson was in the back seat and the shade cover was open or if a vehicle right behind me was hit by the flying glass and they swerved and got into a terrible accident or killed I need help and dont know where to turn
- Reported
- Feb 2022
- Incident date
- Feb 2022
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Electrical SystemFeb 2022 · ODI 11452926Details +Close −
Convertible top not working properly. Sometimes gets stuck and have to drive it to a safe location. Nissan has a Voluntary service campaign For 2011 and 2012 Nissan Murano Cabriolet
- Reported
- Feb 2022
- Incident date
- Feb 2022
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
SuspensionFeb 2022 · ODI 11451384Details +Close −
A clunking noise started in the rear of my Murano. Upon inspection I found that the rear suspension subframe crossmember has completely rusted through and the car is now unsafe to drive.
- Reported
- Feb 2022
- Incident date
- Feb 2021
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Unknown Or OtherNov 2021 · ODI 11440529Details +Close −
The vehicle loses power at random times. I had my mechanic take a look at it who said it was my alternator. So, I brought a brand-new alternator and had him put it on and within 2 days it did it again. So, I took it back to my mechanic who said it was the alternator and the battery. So again, I brought another alternator and now a battery. 3 days later it lost power after taking my children to school, now no one knows what is going on and why it keeps losing power.
- Reported
- Nov 2021
- Incident date
- Oct 2021
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Power TrainOct 2021 · ODI 11437057Details +Close −
The vehicle hesitates when coming out of a stop as though it has lost power and then zooms forward. I believe it is the CVT transmission going out. Is currently an ongoing problem.
- Reported
- Oct 2021
- Incident date
- Jan 2020
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
SuspensionOct 2021 · ODI 11435280Details +Close −
I was backing out of my drive when we heard a loud sound from the rear of the car. We though I had ran over something. As I drove we could hear a thumping sound from the rear of the car when we drove over a bump in the road.. It became louder the more I drove sounding like a hammering sound. I crawled under the car and discovered the frame had rusted allowing a bolt and bracket to move. This is causing the metal thumping sound we heard. I have parked the car and stopped driving it due to the possibility of the frame and suspension separating while moving. This is my wife's car and she loves it but we can't operate it due to the safety hazard. I searched this issue and have found many other Nissan Murano owners that have experienced the same issue. This is a serious safety issue Nissan should have addressed with their vehicles and with ours. My wife could have been placed in a dangerous position if I had not discovered this in time. Nissan should repair and or recall the affected vehicles to avoid possible serious bodily injury due to a loss of control created by this issue.
- Reported
- Oct 2021
- Incident date
- Sep 2021
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Service BrakesJun 2021 · ODI 11422100Details +Close −
The brake pedal has suddenly become very unpredictable. Sometimes when depressing it they start engaging where they normally would & sometimes you have to depress it all the way to the floor to get it to stop. My daughter informed me of the problem so I drove it to pick up pizza. When parking at the pizza place it happened to me..... I jumped a sidewalk curb almost hit people walking on the other side because the brakes didn't engauge in time. My problem has not been confirmed by a dealer service center but the exact same problem is listed with the 2009 Murano & has been recalled because of a reaction with a metal plating turning the brake fluid to a gelatin solution after 10 years. This 2009 Murano recall was in 2019. My Murano is 10 years old now. & has under 80,000 miles & had new brake pads put on 15,000 miles ago even though they didn't show much wear. I live in a rural area & the closest Nissan dealer over 50 miles away so I can't just drop by a Nissan dealership. No warning lights have come on with this vehicle as of yet. This Murano is my 16 year old daughters & she is not very tall so she is not able to depress the brakes far enough to stop when this happens. I have had to park the Murano until we get this problem resolved. Please respond with how I can resolve this braking problem. Thanks
- Reported
- Jun 2021
- Incident date
- Jun 2021
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Service BrakesJun 2021 · ODI 11421122Details +Close −
For the second time my anti-lock brakes have gone out and the paddle for the break goes all the way to the floor. It barely stops and I'm afraid it's going to happen where it doesn't allow me time to stop. This should be a recall. From other complaints found on the internet many people are having the same problem.
- Reported
- Jun 2021
- Incident date
- Jun 2021
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Unknown Or OtherMay 2021 · ODI 11418547Details +Close −
Car started running rough, sluggish on going from still at stop to not wanting to go when acceleration should happen. Then ABS light came on, followed by all the trouble lights on other side of panel. Car would only go about 5 mph. I turned car around and headed home, but it wasn't a smooth ride. I got up to about 45, but it still seemed sluggish and braking was stiff. This happened 2 years ago. Dealer said no recall for 2011, but previous and following years did have recall for this. About 2 weeks after we went to dealer and started a conversation with Nissan corporate, the car stopped having the problem and was fine fir 2vyears until now.
- Reported
- May 2021
- Incident date
- Apr 2021
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Air BagsMay 2021 · ODI 11416243Details +Close −
1-THE DASHBOARD IS CRACKING ALL OVER. MANY CRACKS AND ALSO CRACKING BY THE RIGHTT SIDE DASH AIRBAG. MY CAR IS IN THE GARAGE 98% OF THE TIME. WE ONLY DRIVE THIS CAR ONCE OR TWICE A MONTH. WE ARE NOT THE ORIGINAL OWNERS WE HAVE THIS CAR FOR ABOUT 2 1/2 YEARS AND ONLY PUT 1000 MILES ON IT. THE CAR HAS 109631 MILES ON IT. THE CAR IS IN MINT CONDITION INSIDE AND OUT. 2- THE AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON AND WAS DIAGNOSED AS THE PASSENGER FRONT SEAT OCCUPANT SENSOR. ON THIS MODEL THE SENSOR IS BUILT INTO THE SEAT BOTTOM. THIS MEANS THAT YOU NEED TO REPLACE THE WHOLE SEAT BOTTOM WHICH THE PART ALONE RUNS ABOUT 2500.00.
- Reported
- May 2021
- Incident date
- Apr 2021
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Power TrainApr 2021 · ODI 11405984Details +Close −
2011 MURANO STALLS WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP. GOES INTO LIMP MODE AND IS SUPER DANGEROUS WHEN TRYING TO TURN LEFT ACROSS TRAFFIC. NISSAN EXTENDED WARRANTIES ON 2010 FOR THIS EXACT ISSUE BUT NOT THE 2011. DEALERSHIP QUOTED ME $5500 FOR A NEW TRANSMISSION. THE CODES BEING PULLED FROM THE TRANSMISSION ARE THE SAME ONES THE LED NISSAN TO 'EXTEND' THE WARRANTY TO 10 YEARS AND 120K MILES. THIS CAR IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND SHOULD BE PULLED OFF THE ROADS. I CONTACTED CONSUMER CONCERNS FOR NISSAN AND WAS TOLD BY A VERY RUDE REPRESENTATIVE NAMED JOHN - NOTHING THEY WILL DO AND REFUSED TO ALLOW ME TO SPEAK TO SOMEONE ELSE ON THIS MATTER.
- Reported
- Apr 2021
- Incident date
- Mar 2021
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Power TrainMar 2021 · ODI 11403218Details +Close −
WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FOR MY SO AND THE TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THERE IS NO WARRANTY TO COVER IT. WE JUST FOUND OUT THE VEHICLE WAS ELIGIBLE FOR AN EXTENDED WARRANTY, HOWEVER IT'S EXCEEDED THE 120,000 MILE DEALER WARRANTY. WE'RE WANTING TO KNOW IF THIS PROBLEM WAS RECALLED BY NISSAN BECAUSE IT IS NOT SAFE FOR HIM TO DRIVE IT.
- Reported
- Mar 2021
- Incident date
- Feb 2021
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Unknown Or OtherMar 2021 · ODI 11400032Details +Close −
SAFETY ISSUE! MY MURANO DRIVER SIDE VISOR WILL NOT STAY UP AND IS VERY DANGEROUS.MY CAR IS ONLY 9 YEARS OLD AND I LOOKED ONLINE AND THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE FOR SEVERAL YEARS FOR NISSAN, EVEN FOR 3 YEAR OLD CARS AND COULD CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT WHEN IT FALLS COVERING THE DRIVERS VISION BOTH FRONT AND REAR VIEW MIRROR! THIS CAR AND ITEM SHOULD BE RECALLED. OWNERS SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY FOR THEIR OWN SAFETY FOR AN ISSUE LIKE THIS.
- Reported
- Mar 2021
- Incident date
- Jun 2020
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Power TrainFeb 2021 · ODI 11396374Details +Close −
VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHOW LOSS OF POWER IN 2019 WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE ENTERING.A HIGHWAY. VEHICLE ALSO WOULD JERK WHEN POSITIONED FROM PARK TO REVERSE. VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE WHEN COMING FROM A COMPLETE STOP. VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO GIVE MORE POWER, ASNIF IT WAS STALLED I PARKED THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE FEAR OF CAUSING AN ACCIDENT.AND BEING SERIOUSLY INJURED.
- Reported
- Feb 2021
- Incident date
- May 2019
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Service BrakesFeb 2021 · ODI 11395984Details +Close −
BRAKE PEDDLE WENT TO THE BOTTOM. THERE WAS NO BRAKING AT ALL. BRAKES DID NOT WORK ON 2/12/21. PUMPED IT A NUMBER OF TIMES, BUT STILL NO BRAKES.
- Reported
- Feb 2021
- Incident date
- Feb 2021
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Service BrakesDec 2020 · ODI 11384498Details +Close −
MY CAR IS WORKING PERFECTLY FINE AND WITH OIL CHANGE AT NISSAN DEALER (30 DAYS BACK), I FOUND NO ISSUES. TODAY, WHILE DRIVING AT 30-35 MPH, THE BRAKES PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND CAR DID NOT STOP EASILY ON THE TURN. I WAS ALMOST GOING TO HIT ANOTHER CAR BUT SURVIVED. THERE WAS NO PRESSURE IN THE BREAK PEDAL AT ALL. THE SAME THING HAPPENED YEAR OR SO AGO BUT DID NOT REPORT THE ISSUE THINKING THIS MIGHT BE DUE TO BREAK PAD ETC. BUT IT HAPPENED AGAIN AND NOW I DON'T EVEN WANT TO TAKE OUT CAR ON THE ROAD. I CALLED NISSAN NORTH AMERICA AFTER READING SAME ISSUES ON INTERNET AND THEIR RESPONSE WAS PLAIN - "THERE IS NO RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE" AND YOU HAVE TO CHECK WITH DEALER AND FIX AT YOUR OWN COST. MY QUESTION IS - IF THERE ARE SO MANY COMPLAINTS ON THE SAME ISSUE AND HAVE RECALL WITH SAME MODEL FOR 2009, HOW COME 2011 MODEL IS NOT ON THE RECALL? ARE THERE ANY #OF COMPLAINTS/ACCIDENTS NEED TO BE REPORTED BEFORE NISSAN TAKES ANY ACTION?
- Reported
- Dec 2020
- Incident date
- Dec 2020
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Service BrakesNov 2020 · ODI 11376118Details +Close −
THE ABS ACTUATOR HAS BEEN UNDER RECALL BY NISSAN FOR CERTAIN MODELS. AFTER CONTACTING NISSAN CUSTOMER SERVICE THEY HAVE DETERMINED DUE TO THE MILEAGE OF THE VEHICLE THIS SAFETY DEFECT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL.
- Reported
- Nov 2020
- Incident date
- Nov 2020
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Power TrainOct 2020 · ODI 11366122 · crashDetails +Close −
THE CVT WENT BAD IN THE VEHICLE AND NISSAN NEVER FIXED WHAT WAS REPORTED IN THE PAST WITH 2012S PEOPLE WITH 2013 TO CURRENT ARE ALL STILL HAVING CVT TRANSMISSIONS FAIL AND NISSAN IS NOT RECALLING OR FIXING THE ISSUE. WELL DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY THE VEHICLE STARTED KNOCKING AND LOST COMPLETE POWER AND LOOKED UNDER THE CAR AND HAD OIL SEEPING FROM IT.
- Reported
- Oct 2020
- Incident date
- Oct 2020
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- Crash
Service BrakesSep 2020 · ODI 11354630Details +Close −
WHEN BRAKING HARD THE BRAKE PEDAL SOFTENS AND DOESN'T BRAKE WELL IT'S DANGEROUS AND I WAS INFORMED IT WAS A MANUFACTURING ERROR. IT HAPPENS ALL THE TIME CITY HIGHWAY PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVE WAY THE VEHICLE CAN BE MOVING OR STATIONARY THIS PROBLEM STILL OCCURS I WAS TOLD IT'S THE ACTUATOR AND ECU ANTISKID.PART NUMBER 47660-1SWOC SUPERSESSION 01225-1AA6C;47660-1AA6B;47660-1AA6C;476601SWOC
- Reported
- Sep 2020
- Incident date
- Aug 2020
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Service BrakesAug 2020 · ODI 11351395Details +Close −
OVER THE LAST YEAR, FOR SOME REASON THE BRAKES PEDAL WILL GO ALMOST ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THIS HAPPENS FROM TIME TO TIME AND WILL CEASE AFTER A FEW HOURS OR A DAY OR SO AND THE BRAKES WILL RETURN TO OPERATING NORMALLY. WE HAVE HAD THE CAR (SUV) CHECKED AND INSPECTED MULTIPLE TIMES, AND EACH TIME THE MECHANICS CANNOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. I HAVE READ OF OTHER OWNERS OF THE SAME MAKE AND YEAR VEHICLE WHO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AND HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO RESOLVE IT. IN OUR CASE, WE HAVE NOT REAR ENDED SOMEONE (YET), BUT IT APPEARS THAT OTHERS HAVE COME VERY CLOSE. WE JUST TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP TWO DAYS AGO AND THE ISSUE REAPPEARED AGAIN. WHILE THEY HAD IT, THE BRAKES WERE WORKING FINE, AFTER WE GOT IT HOME, IT STARTED HAPPENING AGAIN WHERE THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE. A FEW HOURS LATER, THE ISSUE DISAPPEARED AND THE BRAKES WERE WORKING FINE. HELP PLEASE, BEFORE A FAMILY GETS SERIOUSLY INJURED OR A FAMILY GETS KILLED.
- Reported
- Aug 2020
- Incident date
- Aug 2020
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Power TrainJul 2020 · ODI 11339157Details +Close −
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN MURANO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO REVERSE, THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED TO PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM CRASHING INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO ANDERSON NISSAN (6555 E STATE ST, ROCKFORD, IL 61108), WHERE THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS PREVIOUSLY REPLACED TWICE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED A CASE NUMBER. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,000.
- Reported
- Jul 2020
- Incident date
- Aug 2019
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
VisibilityJul 2020 · ODI 11337390Details +Close −
THE SUNROOF EXPLODED TODAY WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. IT MADE A LOUD BANG NOISE AND SHATTERED. IT SCARED ME. THANK GOODNESS I HAD THE COVER CLOSED SO NONE OF THE GLASS CAME IN THE CAR. *TR
- Reported
- Jul 2020
- Incident date
- Jul 2020
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Service BrakesJun 2020 · ODI 11331860Details +Close −
SEVERAL MONTHS AGO, WE DROVE OVER A BIG DIP IN THE ROAD. AS WE CAME UPON A STOP SIGN JUST PAST THE DIP, THE BRAKES WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. THE BRAKES CONTINUED TO PUSH TO THE FLOOR FOR SEVERAL DAYS AFTERWARDS BEFORE FINALLY GOING BACK TO NORMAL. A COUPLE OF MONTHS LATER, THE SAME PROBLEM HAPPENED AFTER GOING OVER A BUMP. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE PAST SEVERAL MONTHS. HOWEVER, THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED, THE BRAKES NEVER GOT BETTER. I TOOK MY MURANO TO A BRAKE MECHANIC. THEY DID DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WHICH SHOWED THE LEFT FRONT AND RIGHT REAR ARE NOT COMPRESSING. THEY BELIEVE THE PROBLEM IS A FAULTY HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT. THE 2009 MURANO WAS RECALLED FOR THIS SAME ISSUE. THE 2011'S SHOULD BE ALSO. *TR
- Reported
- Jun 2020
- Incident date
- Nov 2019
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Service BrakesJun 2020 · ODI 11327741Details +Close −
ON FEB. 6TH 2020 I WAS DRIVING MY 2011 NISSAN MURANO (62,000 MILES) AT 55 MPH WHEN I CAME UPON SOME TRAFFIC. WHEN I APPLIED THE BREAKS THEY WENT TO THE FLOOR & I HAD TO PULL ONTO THE GRASS & PUMP THE BRAKES TILL THE CAR FINALLY CAME TO A STOP. I WAS 250 MILES FROM HOME SO I STOPPED AT A FIRESTONE STORE TO CHECK OUT MY BRAKES. 5 HOURS LATER, THE CAR WAS READY--THEY BLED THE AIR FROM THE BRAKE LINES & WHEN I GOT BACK ON THE ROAD EVERYTHING WAS OKAY. ON MAY 29TH, 2020, I WAS DRIVING & COMING ON TO A ROAD CONSTRUCTION CREW. I WENT OVER 2 SETS OF SPEED BUMPS & WHEN I APPLIED THE BREAKS, THEY WENT TO THE FLOOR. I PUMPED THE BRAKES & APPLIED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE CAR BECAUSE THERE WAS TRAFFIC STOPPED IN FRONT OF ME. I TOOK THE CAR TO MY LOCAL MECHANIC & THEY INSTALLED A NEW MASTER CYLINDER & BLED THE BRAKE LINES 3 DIFFERENT TIMES. THEY HAD THE CAR FOR 1 WEEK & THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP AT SLOW SPEEDS TILL THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ALMOST TO THE FLOOR. THE CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. ON THE INTERNET, I CAN SEE THE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT BRAKING ON THE 2011 MURANO. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE 2009 MODELS & I THINK THE 2015 MODELS. NISSAN NEEDS TO STEP UP & CORRECT THE PROBLEM ON THE 2011 MODELS. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION THAT REQUIRES A RECALL OF THE 2011 MODELS. RIGHT NOW THE VEHICLE IS SITTING IN THE GARAGE BECAUSE THE DEALERSHIP IS 65 MILES AWAY & THE CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. *TR
- Reported
- Jun 2020
- Incident date
- Feb 2020
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
SteeringMar 2020 · ODI 11319359Details +Close −
POWER STEERING LOSES POWER ALL OF SUDDEN. UPON TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP. IT IS SIMILAR TO THE: THE POWER STEERING HOSE CLAMP MAY NOT ADEQUATELY SECURE THE HOSE, ALLOWING THE HOSE TO DETACH AND LEAK POWER STEERING FLUID. THE POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL IS 56,766. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS: 17V184000
- Reported
- Mar 2020
- Incident date
- Jan 2020
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Service BrakesFeb 2020 · ODI 11311681Details +Close −
WHEN I PRESS THE BRAKES THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR. IT FEELS HORRIBLE UNSAFE BECAUSE YOU MUST PUSH THE PEDAL AS FAR DOWN AS IT CAN GO TO GET IT TO BEGIN TO BRAKE. I WAS PULLING INTO A WALMART PARKING LOT WHEN THE PROBLEM FIRST HAPPENED.
- Reported
- Feb 2020
- Incident date
- Feb 2020
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
This page shows the latest 50 reports to keep it usable. The count above includes every complaint NHTSA has returned for this model year.
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this model year as of Jul 2026. Recall records can change when NHTSA publishes new information.
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Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
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Crash-test ratings
2011 Nissan Murano SUV FWD NHTSA source
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2011 Nissan Murano SUV AWD NHTSA source
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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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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. This is raw owner-reported complaint volume with no production or exposure normalization, so it is not a reliability score or a best/worst-year ranking.
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.