2011 Nissan Murano Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2011 Nissan Murano has a Complaint Index of 60 and ranks 9th worst out of 21 model years, earning a Caution verdict. Brakes (28% of complaints) and transmission/powertrain issues (25%) are the top concerns, with no recalls filed for this year.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 60/100
- #9 of 21 Murano years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 148
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 7
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 2
- Top issue
- Brakes
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 20
- 18 city / 23 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 1
Top 2011 Nissan Murano problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy during crashes, including low-speed and higher-speed collisions.
- Some drivers described sudden unintended acceleration to full throttle when leaving a parking space, with brakes unable to stop the vehicle.
- Owners report the CVT transmission losing power or knocking on the highway, sometimes with oil leaking from the unit.
- Multiple owners said the sunroof exploded or shattered while driving at highway speed in clear conditions.
- Some drivers reported hesitation or a slipping sensation at low speed on inclines before the vehicle suddenly lurched forward.
- A brake warning light stayed on repeatedly despite dealer visits, accompanied by a shimmering sensation while braking.
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 60, ranking it 9th worst among 21 model years, which puts it in the Caution category relative to other Murano years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2011 Nissan Murano?
- Brakes account for 28% of complaints and transmission/powertrain issues account for 25%, with a median failure mileage around 87,000 and 90,000 miles respectively.
- Does the 2011 Nissan Murano have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2011 Murano.
- Did the 2011 Nissan Murano have airbag problems?
- Owners reported 13 airbag-related complaints, including 6 crashes, with several describing non-deployment during collisions.
- How does the 2011 Murano compare to other years?
- Its Complaint Index of 60 is better than the 2005-2007 and 2009-2010 Avoid years but worse than the 2008, 2013, 2019-2024 Good/Best years.