2011 Nissan Murano Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
67/100
#6 most-complained of 16 Murano years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2011 Nissan Murano has a Complaint Index of 67, ranking 6th worst of 16 model years, with 148 complaints, 0 recalls, and a Caution verdict. Brakes (28%) and Transmission & Powertrain (25%) are the top reported problem areas.
- Complaints
- 148
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes / fires
- 7 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 1
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 20
- 18 city / 23 hwy
Top 2011 Nissan Murano problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes41 (28%)
- Transmission & Powertrain37 (25%)
- Other24 (16%)
- Structure & Body17 (11%)
- Visibility & Wipers14 (9%)
- Airbags13 (9%)
- Electrical System11 (7%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires11 (7%)
- Engine9 (6%)
- Fuel System6 (4%)
What owners report
- Owners report the brake pedal traveling to the floor with reduced stopping power, sometimes for weeks before repair.
- Some describe sudden loss of braking during low-speed maneuvers, causing the vehicle to roll into another car or object.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy during frontal or side-impact crashes, including one crash where the vehicle went through a windshield-area impact.
- One owner reported the CVT transmission failing with a knocking noise, loss of power, and oil leaking from the transmission.
- A sunroof reportedly shattered while driving at highway speed with no clear cause identified by the dealer.
- An owner described intermittent keyless entry fob failures along with a crackling noise from the windshield area in warm weather.
2011 Nissan Murano recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2011 Nissan Murano fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 18 MPG
- Highway
- 23 MPG
- Combined
- 20 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,250
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2011 compared with other Murano years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2011 Nissan Murano reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2011 Murano a Complaint Index of 67 and a Caution verdict, ranking 6th worst out of 16 model years for this model. Brakes and transmission complaints are the most common issues reported.
- Does the 2011 Nissan Murano have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 0 recalls for the 2011 Murano, including 0 do-not-drive recalls.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2011 Nissan Murano?
- Brakes are the top reported problem area, accounting for 28% of complaints (41 of 148), with a median failure mileage of 87,000 miles.
- How does the 2011 Murano compare to other years?
- The 2011 model's Complaint Index of 67 is lower than the 2010 (93), 2014 (87), and 2015 (100) model years, all rated Avoid, but higher than years like 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023, which rate Good or Best.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2011 Nissan Murano?
- The 2011 Murano is rated at 20 mpg combined (18 city / 23 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,250 according to the EPA.