There are no safety recalls for the 2011 Nissan Murano, but owners have filed 148 complaints with NHTSA.
2011 Nissan Murano problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Service Brakes | 38 | |
| Power Train | 37 | |
| Unknown or Other | 23 | |
| Air Bags | 14 | |
| Structure | 13 | |
| Electrical System | 11 | |
| Visibility | 10 | |
| Suspension | 10 | |
| Engine | 7 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 5 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | |
Most reported parts
- Structure › Body — 11
- Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly — 7
- Structure › Body › Roof and Pillars — 1
- Visibility › Windshield — 1
- Tires › Pressure Monitoring and Regulating Systems — 1
- Visibility › Glass, Side/Rear — 1
- Air Bags › Side/Window — 1
- Seats › Front Assembly › Recliner — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 85,000 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2011 Nissan Murano complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Power Train · reported Apr 2, 2026
In July 2023, at 55,496 miles on the odometer, the original CVT transmission failed and was replaced at Port City Nissan (120 Spaulding Tpke N, Portsmouth, NH 03801), an authorized Nissan dealership, with a Nissan-supplied rebuilt CVT transmission at a cost of approximately $7,000. The rebuilt transmission was warranted for one year. Approximately 2.5 years and only 26,500 miles after installation, the rebuilt CVT transmission has failed again at approximately 82,000 miles. CVT transmission failure while driving presents a serious safety hazard, as the vehicle may lose power unexpectedly…
Air Bags · reported Nov 17, 2025
The passenger airbag warning light illuminated and remains on. A Nissan dealer diagnosed the issue as a failure of the Occupant Classification System sensor in the passenger seat. This causes the airbag system to be disabled and could prevent deployment in a crash. I was informed that my 2011 Murano is not included in Nissanâs previous airbag/OCS recalls (such as 16V244), even thought the symptoms appear identical. Repair requires replacement or reprogramming of the seat/OCS components and is very expensive ($2000-$7000). This is a critical safety issue because the passenger airbag may not…
Unknown or Other · reported Aug 22, 2024
Hi i see this vehicle had a recall campaign previously under notice P1261/NTB12-003/NTB14-076. This campaign includes the replacement of the links and other items under this campaign. This vehicle is a convertible and the top frame is once again damaged due to the same recall for links. I recently took the vehicle to Lorenzo Nissan as the top is not working. They advised the frame links are bound, and the frame needs to be replaced. As this was covered under previous recall, the recall is obviously not adequate.
Air Bags · reported Apr 23, 2024
Dashboard light started flashing indicating airbag error. Light indicating passenger airbag inoperative on center stack illuminated. Dealership indicated error code B1018 per ESM diagnostic procedure and recommended replacing entire passenger side seat cushion and retesting. Uncertain if passenger side airbag sensor will prevent driver's airbag from deploying in accident.
Suspension · reported Feb 27, 2024
Premature Subframe Corrosion: first noticed a knocking noise coming from under rear driver side area when going over bumps with our 2011 Murano. Then the knocking noise (metal on metal sound) got worse and then the back of our vehicle would sway uncontrollably side to side when pressing a little hard on the brakes. Brought the vehicle to the Nissan dealer and was told that the subframe had excessive corrosion and the vehicle is dangerous to drive. Our vehicle has only 106,800 miles and has been garage kept and serviced every year by the Nissan dealership. Discovered online that 100âs…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2011 Nissan Murano have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2011 Nissan Murano as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2011 Nissan Murano?
Owners report service brakes problems most often (38 reports), followed by power train (37). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 85,000 miles.
Are Nissan recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Nissan dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.