Is the 2011 Nissan Murano reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2011 Nissan Murano is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Nissan Murano?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2011 Nissan Murano have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

2011 Nissan Murano

● Typical for this model

2011 Nissan Murano
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This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 148
Recalls: 0
Investigations: 0
Top problem: Service brakes

Complaints per year

2011: 148 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
2003	800
2004	678
2005	987
2006	803
2007	676
2008	5
2009	635
2010	193
2011	148
2012	135
2013	74
2014	144
2015	204
2016	108
2017	107
2018	114
2019	44
2020	48
2021	17
2022	6
2023	8
2024	5
2025	25
2026	3

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

26% · 39 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

Power train

25% · 37 reports

CRASH

Air bags

9% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing side/window.

CRASHINJURYDEATH

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I had a frontal crash in which I had a neck sprain and severe head injury due to the airbags not deploying

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-06-15

2011 Nissan. Consumer states that the airbags did not deploy during vehicle accident . *ld *js *tt *dt air bag system components ( The curtain/ head air bags and the seat belt pretensioners) were also replaced.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-08-21

Entering Kansas city on i-49 north approximately 55 MPH, on 2/20/18, in inclement weather, the car in the middle lane spun out of control and t-boned my passenger door before turning and sliding down my right side.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-28

Structure

9% · 13 reports

Most commonly citing body and roof and pillars.

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Driving appx. 30MPH on open asphalt road, no cars ahead of me, no cars behind me when heard loud explosion, similar to shot gun blast. When located trouble found the moon roof had exploded. Appeared to be an upward explosion.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-09-13

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Electrical system

7% · 11 reports

CRASH

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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2011 Nissan Murano — pre-purchase inspection

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Service brakes: 39 reports on file for this year.
Power train: 37 reports on file for this year.
Air bags: 14 reports on file for this year.

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FAQ

Is the 2011 Nissan Murano reliable?: Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2011 Nissan Murano is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Nissan Murano?: The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2011 Nissan Murano have?: No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.