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2011 Nissan Murano Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 41 brake complaints for the 2011 Nissan Murano, 28% of all complaints for that year, with a median failure mileage of 87,000. No brake recalls are tied to this model year.

Brakes complaints
41
28% of 148
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
87,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Brake pedal sinks toward or all the way to the floor during normal stops, requiring pumping to slow the vehicle.
  • Braking failure or pedal fade is frequently triggered right after driving over a bump, dip, or railroad tracks.
  • Loss of braking power occurs intermittently at low-to-moderate speeds (5-35 mph) and then seems to correct itself after the vehicle sits parked.
  • Some owners report the ABS light illuminating along with a rough-running, sluggish feel and stiff brakes before pedal travel increases.
  • One owner was told the actuator and ECU antiskid unit was the source of a soft, ineffective brake pedal.

When 2011 Nissan Murano brake complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 23, 2011, latest Sep 27, 2023.

2011 Nissan Murano brakes complaints: complaints filed per month3Sep 2011Feb 2017Jul 2018Mar 2019Oct 2019Sep 2020Jun 2021
41 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2011 to Sep 2023; peak Oct 2019 (3).

Brakes recalls for the 2011 Nissan Murano

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Murano model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201056 (29%)
  2. 201141 (28%)
  3. 201213 (10%)
  4. 20132 (3%)
  5. 20146 (4%)
  6. 201530 (15%)
  7. 201616 (15%)
  8. 201718 (17%)
  9. 201829 (26%)
  10. 20196 (14%)
  11. 20204 (9%)
  12. 20210 (0%)
  13. 20220 (0%)
  14. 20233 (38%)
  15. 20241 (20%)
  16. 20252 (9%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2011 Nissan Murano have?
NHTSA lists 41 brake-related complaints for the 2011 Murano, which is 28% of the 148 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2011 Nissan Murano?
No brake recalls are listed for the 2011 Murano in the data reviewed.
At what mileage do 2011 Murano brake problems usually show up?
The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints is 87,000 miles.
Did the brake pedal-to-floor issue cause any crashes?
NHTSA records 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries tied to these brake complaints, though several owners describe near-misses.
Is the 2011 Murano worse than other years for brake problems?
Among Murano model years listed, 2011 has 41 brake complaints (28% share), close behind 2010's 56 complaints (29% share), both higher than most later years like 2013 with 2 complaints (3% share).

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.