2011 Nissan Murano Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Murano years
- More complaints than other years 9th of 24 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 148 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Nissan Murano. That ranks 9th out of 24 Murano model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (38 complaints, 26%), typically at around 87,000 miles. Complaints mention 7 crashes, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 148owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 7complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 Nissan Murano problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 38 | 26% | 87,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 37 | 25% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 23 | 16% | 93,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 13 | 9% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 13 | 9% | 57,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 11 | 7% | 77,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 10 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 10 | 7% | 27,250 | — | — |
| Engine | 7 | 5% | 94,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 4% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | 3% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 3% | 138,005 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 2% | 101,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 1% | 97,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 1% | 83,500 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1% | 27,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1% | 1,100 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | 1,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 Nissan Murano recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2011 Nissan Murano.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I had a frontal crash in which I had a neck sprain and severe head injury due to the airbags not deploying
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…
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…
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…
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…
Other Nissan Murano years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Murano | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 Murano | 22 | 2 |
| 2024 Murano | 5 | 1 |
| 2023 Murano | 8 | 0 |
| 2022 Murano | 6 | 0 |
| 2021 Murano | 17 | 0 |
| 2020 Murano | 44 | 2 |
| 2019 Murano | 43 | 1 |
| 2018 Murano | 113 | 2 |
| 2017 Murano | 107 | 3 |
| 2016 Murano | 107 | 5 |
| 2015 Murano | 204 | 5 |
| 2014 Murano | 145 | 1 |
| 2013 Murano | 74 | 1 |
| 2012 Murano | 135 | 1 |
| 2011 | 148 | 0 |
| 2010 Murano | 193 | 0 |
| 2009 Murano | 635 | 4 |
| 2008 Murano | 5 | 1 |
| 2007 Murano | 676 | 2 |
| 2006 Murano | 803 | 4 |
| 2005 Murano | 987 | 6 |
| 2004 Murano | 678 | 4 |
| 2003 Murano | 800 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Nissan Murano?
Owners most often report service brakes, power train, unknown or other problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 38 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Nissan Murano?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2011 Nissan Murano a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Murano model years, the 2011 has more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.