Most common 2011 Nissan Murano problems
Share of the 148 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Nissan Murano complaints by model year
Best Murano years: 2022, 2023, 2021. Years to avoid: 2015, 2025, 2005, 2003, 2006. Compare all years →
What 2011 Nissan Murano owners say
Brakes all 39 →
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.
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. …
Transmission & drivetrain all 37 →
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. …
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. …
Windows, wipers & sunroof
Tl* 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 stated that this was a known issue and that the manufacturer was aware. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 54,000. Updated 8/6/15
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Nissan Murano. While driving 70 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal noise and noticed that the sun roof was shattered. There were no injuries. The dealer (kelly Nissan, [phone]) was called and stated that nothing could be done. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
2011 Nissan Murano engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl | CVT | FWD | 18 / 23 / 20 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | CVT | AWD | 18 / 23 / 20 |
EPA ratings. Class: SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2011 Nissan Murano a good car?
Based on 148 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2011 Murano rates average: 33% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Murano at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2011 Nissan Murano?
The brakes — 39 complaints, 26% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the transmission & drivetrain (37) and windows, wipers & sunroof (14).
How many recalls does the 2011 Nissan Murano have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2011 Nissan Murano. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Nissan Murano?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2022, 2023 and 2021. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2015, 2025, 2005, 2003 and 2006. See the full Nissan Murano years comparison.
At what mileage do 2011 Nissan Murano problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 85,000 miles; 17% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.