2011 Nissan Murano Recalls and Problems
NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 148 owner complaints for the 2011 Nissan Murano.
Most-described problems: loss of power or limp mode and transmission failure or replacement (16 complaints, 11% each). Most-reported area: brakes (39 complaints, 26%; median mileage when it happened: 86,000).
Fewer complaints than a typical Murano year
The 2011 drew 9 owner complaints in its first three years, against 20 for a typical Murano year. Best years are picked only from 2016 on, since counts for older years say less: owners filed fewer complaints in the early 2010s.
Years to avoid: 2015, 2017, and 2018. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.
Includes the Murano CrossCabriolet convertible.
0 safety recalls for the 2011 Nissan Murano
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2011 Nissan Murano in its recall file dated Oct 2, 2026. Recalls can still be issued later, so check your VIN from time to time.
NHTSA investigations
NHTSA's investigations file, dated Oct 2, 2026, lists no investigations for the 2011 Nissan Murano.
What owners report
Owners have filed 148 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Murano. Below, they are sorted by the problems owners describe and by the areas NHTSA files them under. NHTSA does not verify complaints.
Problems owners describe
Counted from the complaint text: a complaint counts once for each problem it describes (how we match them). Some complaints describe none of these. Compare other models in the problem owners report most for every model year.
Areas named in complaints
A complaint can name more than one area, so shares add up to more than 100%. Mileage is shown where at least 15 owners reported it.
Nissan Murano recalls and complaints by model year
The highlighted bars are the 2011 model year. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are lower. Counting complaints filed in each model year's first three years, the 2015 Murano drew the most (78) and the 2011 drew 9.
Owner complaints
2011: 148 complaintsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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| Model year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 193 |
| 2011 | 148 |
| 2012 | 135 |
| 2013 | 74 |
| 2014 | 145 |
| 2015 | 204 |
| 2016 | 108 |
| 2017 | 107 |
| 2018 | 113 |
| 2019 | 43 |
| 2020 | 46 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 22 |
| 2026 | 4 |
Safety recalls
2011: 0 recallsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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| Model year | Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 0 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for each version it tested. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimate of the chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Tested version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nissan Murano SUV AWD Rollover risk 18.5% |
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Nissan Murano SUV FWD Rollover risk 17.9% |
2011 Murano MPG
EPA rates the 2011 Nissan Murano up to 20 mpg combined.Every version and fuel costQuestions
What are the most common 2011 Murano problems?
In the 148 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2011 Nissan Murano, the problems described most are loss of power or limp mode (16), transmission failure or replacement (16), and hesitation or slow acceleration (15). NHTSA does not verify complaints, and one complaint can describe several problems.
Is the 2011 Nissan Murano safe?
In NHTSA crash tests every tested version of the 2011 Nissan Murano earns 4 stars overall. The table above lists each tested version.
Is NHTSA investigating the 2011 Nissan Murano?
No. NHTSA's investigations file, dated Oct 2, 2026, lists no investigations for the 2011 Nissan Murano.
How do I check if my Murano has an open recall?
Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard, door jamb or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The lookup lists unrepaired recalls for that exact vehicle. Safety recall repairs are free at Nissan dealers for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recalls file (NHTSA datasets), dated Oct 2, 2026; every campaign checked against NHTSA's recalls API.
- NHTSA owner complaints file, dated Oct 2, 2026. Counted by complaint number, so a complaint naming three components counts once in the total.
- NHTSA investigations file, dated Oct 2, 2026. Defect petitions, which ask NHTSA to open an investigation, are listed apart and only while open. Audit queries, which check whether a company met its recall and reporting duties rather than whether a vehicle has a problem, are not listed.
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP).
- NHTSA model names covered: MURANO.
Complaint counts are unverified owner reports. They rise with sales volume and time on the road, so compare model years with care. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.