What are the most common problems with the 2011 Nissan Murano?

Brakes lead with 39 complaints and the power train follows with 37. NHTSA lists 148 complaints in total for this year.

Does the 2011 Nissan Murano have recalls?

The by-year data shows 0 recalls for this model year. The Recalls section on this page lists what is on file.

How many owner complaints does the 2011 Nissan Murano have?

NHTSA has 148 owner complaints on file, and they are unverified reports.

How many miles do the brake problems appear at?

For the brakes group, the median mileage at failure is 86,000.

What is the gas mileage and safety rating of the 2011 Nissan Murano?

See the fuel economy and safety sections on this page for the full figures.

2011 Nissan Murano Problems, Recalls and MPG

NHTSA has 148 owner complaints on file for the 2011 Nissan Murano^[1]. Brakes top the list with 39 complaints^[2].

148owner complaints^[1]

19–20MPG combined (EPA)^[3]

4★NHTSA overall rating^[4]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Safety
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Here are the complaint groups in NHTSA's file for this year, biggest first.

Brakes. 39 complaints^[2]. In the stories we read, owners describe a pedal that sinks toward the floor, a brake warning light that returns after a repair, and cars that were slow to stop. Some say the shop could not reproduce the trouble.
Power Train. 37 complaints^[5]. Owners describe slipping or hard shifts, a car that hesitates and then lurches forward, and a sudden loss of power while driving. Some mention a costly repair bill.
Unknown Or Other. 23 complaints^[6]. These reports did not fit a single component group.
Structure. 13 complaints^[7]. In the stories we read, owners describe a glass roof panel that broke apart while driving, a leak that reached the trunk, and a rear door that did not open reliably.
Air Bags. 13 complaints^[8]. Owners describe air bags that did not deploy in a crash and warning lights tied to the passenger seat sensor. This group also holds 6 crashes and 2 injuries^[8].
Electrical System. 11 complaints^[9].
Visibility. 10 complaints^[10].
Suspension. 10 complaints^[11].

Recalls

NHTSA's records show 0 recalls for the 2011 Murano^[12].

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version	City / highway / combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
Murano FWD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[3]	18 / 23 / 20	$3,350
Murano AWD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, All-Wheel Drive^[13]	18 / 23 / 20	$3,350
Murano CrossCabriolet, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Premium, All-Wheel Drive^[14]	17 / 22 / 19	$4,350

Safety ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
SUV AWD^[4]	4	4	5	4	18.5%
SUV FWD^[15]	4	4	5	4	17.9%

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine	Horsepower
2011 Nissan Murano with 3.5L 6-cylinder^[16]	265 hp

How 2011 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Murano model year. The 2011 is highlighted^[12].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
2003	800	6
2004	678	4
2005	987	6
2006	803	4
2007	676	2
2009	635	4
2010	193	0
2011	148	0
2012	135	1
2013	74	1
2014	145	1
2015	204	6
2016	108	6
2017	107	3
2018	113	2
2019	43	1
2020	45	2
2021	17	0
2022	6	0
2023	8	0
2024	5	1
2025	25	2
2026	4	0

NHTSA's counts for the Murano show 148 complaints and 0 recalls for 2011^[12]. Among the 24 model years listed, 15 have fewer complaints than 2011 and 8 have more^[12]. The fewest complaints are for 2027 (0) and the most are for 2005 (987)^[12]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2011 Murano?

The 2011 Murano has 148 complaints on file^[1]. Brakes and power train make up the two largest groups, with 39 and 37 complaints^[2]^[5]. The air bags group has 13 complaints and carries 6 crashes^[8]. These are unverified owner reports and the counts are not adjusted for sales^[1]. The by-year section shows 0 recalls for this model year in our data^[12].

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Nissan Murano?: Brakes lead with 39 complaints and the power train follows with 37^[2]^[5]. NHTSA lists 148 complaints in total for this year^[1].
Does the 2011 Nissan Murano have recalls?: The by-year data shows 0 recalls for this model year^[12]. The Recalls section on this page lists what is on file.
How many owner complaints does the 2011 Nissan Murano have?: NHTSA has 148 owner complaints on file, and they are unverified reports^[1].
How many miles do the brake problems appear at?: For the brakes group, the median mileage at failure is 86,000^[2].
What is the gas mileage and safety rating of the 2011 Nissan Murano?: See the fuel economy and safety sections on this page for the full figures.

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Nissan Murano

2007 676 complaints, 2 recalls
2009 635 complaints, 4 recalls
2010 193 complaints, 0 recalls
2011 this page
2012 135 complaints, 1 recall
2014 145 complaints, 1 recall
2015 204 complaints, 6 recalls
2016 108 complaints, 6 recalls
2017 107 complaints, 3 recalls
2018 113 complaints, 2 recalls

Compare all model years of the Nissan Murano

Other Nissan models from 2011

2011 Nissan Maxima 106 complaints, 0 recalls
2011 Nissan Titan 26 complaints, 1 recall

All Nissan models

Similar cars from 2011: suvs

2011 Jeep Liberty 181 complaints, 3 recalls
2011 Jeep Patriot 326 complaints, 4 recalls
2011 Lincoln MKX 149 complaints, 3 recalls
2011 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class 113 complaints, 3 recalls
2011 Toyota 4Runner 163 complaints, 10 recalls
2011 Toyota Land Cruiser 4 complaints, 5 recalls

All suvs we cover

Facts and sources

NHTSA has 148 owner complaints on file for the 2011 Nissan Murano (7 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 2 injuries, 1 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
39 complaints name the brakes component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 86,000). NHTSA vehicle records
EPA rating for Murano FWD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 18 city / 23 highway / 20 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,350. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: overall 4 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 18.5%. NHTSA vehicle records
37 complaints name the power train component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 90,000). NHTSA vehicle records
23 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 83,000). NHTSA vehicle records
13 complaints name the structure component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 57,000). NHTSA vehicle records
13 complaints name the air bags component group (6 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 88,500). NHTSA vehicle records
11 complaints name the electrical system component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 77,000). NHTSA vehicle records
10 complaints name the visibility component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 27,250). NHTSA vehicle records
10 complaints name the suspension component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Nissan Murano model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Murano AWD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 18 city / 23 highway / 20 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,350. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Murano CrossCabriolet, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Premium, All-Wheel Drive: 17 city / 22 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,350. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV FWD: overall 4 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 17.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
EPA Test Car List, 2011 Nissan Murano with 3.5L 6-cylinder: rated 265 hp. www.epa.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2011 Nissan Murano: problems, recalls and fuel economy