KnownCarProblems2011 Nissan Murano Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 148 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Nissan Murano, most often about the brakes (26% of complaints, typically around 86,000 miles). It is 9th of 24 Murano model years by number of complaints.
Complaints148
Recalls0
Crashes reported7
Fires reported0
Injuries reported21 death reported
Most common 2011 Nissan Murano problems
Brakes
39 complaints · 26%Half of these problems showed up before 86,000 miles.
As I was driving on the highway and tried using my brakes I continually had to depress my brake pedal all the way to the floor to get them to start working. Once I reached stop and go traffic on the highway I continued to have this problem where tapping or using the brake pedal as normal did not slow my car down and I…
Without warning, brakes begin to feel spongy, have to press brake pedal almost to floor before response. Several close calls now as a result of intermittent changed braking performance. As a result, had brakes checked, fluid drained, master cylinder replaced, brake lines drained, no change in performance. Not…
Transmission
37 complaints · 25%Half of these problems showed up before 90,000 miles.
Cvt transmission started making noises at 90k on daughter s 2011 Nissan Murano. This should be a recall Nissan is scamming everyone with all these 5k shop repair bills. Nissan ya can go to hell and will never buy another one. I will also go trade my gtr. I would drive chevy cruz or civic before I buy another Nissan.…
Took vehicle into Nissan of silsbee where vehicle was bought for service -- service person came to me and said that she had bad news -- vehicle had a rear main seal leak. First time ever, I took it to a private transmission concern to have them give me a second opinion and they said it was leaking between the…
Other or unspecified
23 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 83,000 miles.
I have a 2011 Nissan Murano sl 2wd and am starting to have accelerating problems with the vehicle specially driving in stop and go traffic.the symptoms are when the vehicle warms up and am trying to accelerate it just refuses to move fir about 3-4 seconds the RPM will not increase and the vehicle will barely move and…
My door locks began to fail intermittently when I try to enter or exit the vehicle. On 2/13/16 I got into the vehicle late at night, cranked it, put it in drive, and began to pull off when the vehicle totally shut down and would not crank(leaving me stranded, at night, in freezing wrather). The vehicle would not…
Visibility and wipers
14 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 27,500 miles. Parts named most often: sun/moon roof assembly, windshield, glass, side/rear.
While traveling approx 65 MPH on the highway with no trucks or overpasses around my sunroof glass literally exploded! I thought I had a tire blowout until I heard wind coming from the roof and saw bright light from the sunshade cracks. When I opened the visor a crack you could see the glass had exploded upward. I had…
I have noticed on numerous occasions this summer, a crackling sound in lower portion of the front windshield. I actually remember hearing it last summer but it is now more audible. The warm weather must be a factor. I have also experienced problems with my keyless fob, it does not always work and my ignition an rear…
Body and structure
13 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 57,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.
The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that the rear window leaked. The leak in the window ran down into the trunk and ruined several components. The trunk opened without warning and the convertible roof opened and closed on its own. The dealer was unable to find the location of the leak. The dealer…
Rear driver side door does not open or actuate consistently when automatic door lock unit is engaged. Concerns are getting access to or out of vehicle in case of accident or a safety related issue should we need to enter the car in an emergency.
Air bags
13 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 85,000 miles. Parts named most often: side/window.
Our vehicle has been in 2 accidents - one where we were struck in the rear left bumper and the other we were struck in the front left bumper. Speeds were about 20 MPH. Neither resulted in the airbags being deployed. We have experienced many issues with the electrical system including failure of the radio/climate…
The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Murano. While driving unknown speeds, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to Nissan of melbourne (440 s harbor city blvd, melbourne, fl 32901, ([phone]) where it was diagnosed with a passenger air bag sensor malfunction. The contact stated that the air bag…
Electrical
11 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 77,000 miles.
Twice in the last few weeks, when turning off the ignition, the lights when on, the headlights started blinking. And the entire electrical shutdown, not allowing me to change gears out of park, not turn on a light, nothing. Car had to be jump started. So dangerous, when kids are in the car, and I couldn't move it out…
My door locks began to fail intermittently when I try to enter or exit the vehicle. On 2/13/16 I got into the vehicle late at night, cranked it, put it in drive, and began to pull off when the vehicle totally shut down and would not crank(leaving me stranded, at night, in freezing wrather). The vehicle would not…
Suspension
10 complaints · 7%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2011 Nissan Murano recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2011 Nissan Murano
- What are the most common problems with the 2011 Nissan Murano?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (39 complaints, typically around 86,000 miles); transmission (37 complaints, typically around 90,000 miles); other or unspecified (23 complaints, typically around 83,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2011 Nissan Murano have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2011 Nissan Murano. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2011 a bad year for the Nissan Murano?
- It is 9th of 24 Murano model years by number of complaints, with 148 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.