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2011 Nissan Murano Structure & Body Problems

Owners filed 17 Structure & Body complaints for the 2011 Nissan Murano, 11% of its 148 total complaints, with median mileage at failure around 60,000 miles. The most reported pattern is sunroof glass shattering or exploding while driving; NHTSA lists no related recall for this area.

Structure & Body complaints
17
11% of 148
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
60,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

  • Sunroof glass suddenly shatters or bulges outward while driving, scattering debris inside the cabin.
  • Door locks and actuators fail, sometimes leaving occupants unable to unlock a door manually from inside or outside.
  • Front passenger seat back suddenly drops flat and cannot be raised or repositioned.
  • Rear driver-side door fails to open or actuate consistently when the automatic lock system is engaged.
  • Frame rust develops near the rear of the vehicle, allowing a bolt and bracket to loosen and cause noise while driving.

When 2011 Nissan Murano body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 13, 2011, latest Aug 22, 2024.

2011 Nissan Murano structure & body complaints: complaints filed per month1Sep 2011Oct 2014Feb 2018Dec 2019Feb 2023Apr 2024
17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2011 to Aug 2024; peak Sep 2011 (1).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2011 Nissan Murano

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Murano model year

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

  1. 201021 (11%)
  2. 201117 (11%)
  3. 201210 (7%)
  4. 20138 (11%)
  5. 201411 (8%)
  6. 201510 (5%)
  7. 201622 (21%)
  8. 201710 (9%)
  9. 20186 (5%)
  10. 20192 (5%)
  11. 20202 (5%)
  12. 20211 (6%)
  13. 20221 (17%)
  14. 20231 (13%)
  15. 20240 (0%)
  16. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2011 Nissan Murano have?
NHTSA lists 17 Structure & Body complaints for the 2011 Nissan Murano, which is 11% of the 148 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Nissan Murano's sunroof or body?
No. NHTSA shows no related recall tied to this Structure & Body problem area for the 2011 Murano.
What is the most common Structure & Body issue on the 2011 Murano?
The most frequently described issue among sample complaints is the sunroof glass shattering or exploding while the vehicle is being driven.
At what mileage do Structure & Body problems typically appear on the 2011 Murano?
NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 60,000 miles for complaints in this area.
Did the 2011 Murano's Structure & Body issues cause crashes or injuries?
NHTSA records show 0 crashes and 0 injuries linked to these 17 complaints.

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.