Complaints
189
per 10K Sold
35.2
US Sales
53,626
Crashes
10
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 2011 Nissan Murano Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#138 complaints
Brakes
Avg mileage:91,693 mi
#237 complaints
Transmission / Drivetrain
Avg mileage:91,259 mi
Crash-related:1
#312 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:84,886 mi
Crash-related:5
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Nissan Murano.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 38 | — | — | 91,693 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 37 | 1 | — | 91,259 mi | |
| Airbags | 12 | 5 | — | 84,886 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 11 | 2 | — | 66,278 mi | |
| Body Structure | 11 | — | — | 52,855 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 7 | 1 | — | 94,215 mi | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 7 | — | — | 37,683 mi | |
| Fuel System | 6 | — | — | 108,002 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 5 | — | — | 206,683 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Side/Rear Glass | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
Brakes
38
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
91,693
Transmission / Drivetrain
37
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
91,259
Airbags
12
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
84,886
Electrical Faults
11
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
66,278
Body Structure
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
52,855
Suspension Failures
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
94,215
Sunroof/Moonroof
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
37,683
Fuel System
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
108,002
Wipers & Visibility
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
206,683
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Side/Window
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Side/Rear Glass
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2011 Nissan Murano — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2011 Nissan Murano reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2011 Nissan Murano has 189 NHTSA complaints, 10 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Brakes with 38 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2011 Nissan Murano?
Top reported problems: Brakes (38 complaints, avg 91,693 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (37 complaints, avg 91,259 mi); Airbags (12 complaints, avg 84,886 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2011 Nissan Murano?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 88,020 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2011 Nissan Murano?
NHTSA complaints for the 2011 Nissan Murano include 10 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 1 injuries, and 1 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2011 Nissan Murano have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2011 Nissan Murano as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2011 Nissan Murano?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Nissan Murano reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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