2011 Nissan Murano Reliability
The 2011 Nissan Murano has 148 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about service brakes and powertrain / transmission. Compared with other Murano model years, it rates as a caution year: complaints run above the Murano's typical year, while the 2013 has a cleaner record.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
148
NHTSA owner complaints
0
Recall campaigns
7
Complaints citing a crash
0
Complaints citing a fire
2011 Nissan Murano complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2011 model year, filed between 2011 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 39 | 26% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 37 | 25% |
| Unknown or other | 23 | 16% |
| Visibility / wipers | 14 | 9% |
| Air bags | 13 | 9% |
| Body structure | 13 | 9% |
| Electrical system | 11 | 7% |
| Suspension | 10 | 7% |
2011 Nissan Murano recalls
No recall campaigns are listed for the 2011 Nissan Murano in NHTSA's recall database.
How the 2011 compares with nearby Murano years
Verdicts come from CarWhere's year-by-year Murano analysis where it covers the year, otherwise from the years shown here.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 635 | 4 | Service brakes | Avoid |
| 2010 | 193 | 0 | Service brakes | Avoid |
| 2011 (this page) | 148 | 0 | Service brakes | Caution |
| 2012 | 135 | 1 | Powertrain / transmission | Solid |
| 2013 | 74 | 1 | Unknown or other | Solid |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
The 2011 Nissan Murano on the used market
- 18 of 172 2011 Nissan Murano listings in CarWhere's lifespan study showed 200,000 miles or more.
What to check on a used 2011 Nissan Murano
- Brakes: check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, and look at rotor and pad wear; ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
- Transmission: test-drive from cold through every gear, feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder, and ask whether the fluid has been serviced.
- Visibility: test the wipers at every speed, washers, defrosters and the climate system (fogging is a common complaint).
- Air bags: make sure the air bag warning light goes out after start-up and that any air bag recall was completed on this VIN.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
Check this exact car
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2011 Nissan Murano reliability FAQ
Is the 2011 Nissan Murano reliable?
The 2011 Nissan Murano has 148 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about service brakes and powertrain / transmission. Compared with other Murano model years, it rates as a caution year: complaints run above the Murano's typical year, while the 2013 has a cleaner record.
What are the most common 2011 Nissan Murano problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2011 Nissan Murano are service brakes (39), powertrain / transmission (37), unknown or other (23), visibility / wipers (14). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2011 Nissan Murano have recalls?
No recall campaigns are listed for the 2011 Nissan Murano in NHTSA's recall database.
How does the 2011 Nissan Murano compare with the 2010 and 2012 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2010 has 193 complaints and 0 recalls (avoid); the 2012 has 135 complaints and 1 recall (solid). The 2011 has 148 complaints and 0 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2011 Nissan Murano?
Run its VIN. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015, with a free preview first and the full report at $12.99, one time. Pair it with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2011 Murano, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.