Nissan · Murano · 2011
2011 Nissan Murano
0
Recalls
147
Complaints
4/5
Safety Rating
The 2011 Nissan Murano has no recalls and 147 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 4 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: service brakes (35 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Research Context
The 2011 Nissan Murano page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is service brakes with 35 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2011 Nissan Murano currently shows no active NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 147 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 4/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are service brakes (35), power train (32), unknown or other (14).
- Vehicle
- 2011 Nissan Murano
- Recalls
- 0
- Complaints
- 147
- Safety Rating
- 4/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
17.9% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: NoLane Departure Warning: No
Owner Complaints
147 totalPOWER TRAIN
Feb 1, 2026
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 $7,00...
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AIR BAGS
Sep 15, 2025
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 infor...
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STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 12, 2024
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 f...
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AIR BAGS,SEATS
Apr 17, 2024
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. U...
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SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
Feb 4, 2024
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...
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SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 10, 2023
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.
POWER TRAIN
Aug 13, 2023
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 re...
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SUSPENSION,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 5, 2023
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 th...
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 25, 2023
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 deal...
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POWER TRAIN
Jun 4, 2023
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 ...
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2011 Nissan Murano have?
The 2011 Nissan Murano has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2011 Nissan Murano?
NHTSA has received 147 owner-reported complaints for the 2011 Nissan Murano.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2011 Nissan Murano?
The 2011 Nissan Murano received an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Nissan Murano?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2011 Nissan Murano are service brakes (35 reports), power train (32 reports), unknown or other (14 reports).
Does the 2011 Nissan Murano have any recalls?
NHTSA does not currently list any recalls on record for the 2011 Nissan Murano. To verify the status of your specific vehicle, check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
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