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2011 Nissan Murano
Common Problems

Ranked from 70 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

6
High severity
1
Medium

7 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Brake pedal goes to floor with little braking ability

    18complaints
    High severityBrakes

    The brake pedal travels to the floor with minimal braking force, requiring multiple presses to stop the vehicle.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  2. 2

    Brake pedal goes to floor

    14complaints
    High severityBrakes

    The brake pedal in the 2011 Nissan Murano has been failing, going to the floor and causing the vehicle to not brake properly.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  3. 3

    Sunroof explosion

    12complaints
    High severityOther

    Sunroof suddenly explodes, causing glass to shatter and potentially injuring passengers.

  4. 4

    Engine hesitation and stall at idle

    10complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The engine hesitates and stalls at idle, especially when starting from a stop.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  5. 5

    Transmission fluid leak causing transmission failure

    10complaints
    High severityTransmission

    A transmission fluid leak leads to transmission failure, requiring complete transmission replacement.

    $2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs labor
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  6. 6

    Rear subframe corrosion and failure

    8complaints
    High severitySuspension

    The rear subframe of the 2011 Nissan Murano has been corroding and failing, causing the vehicle to sway and become unsafe to drive.

    $150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  7. 7

    Transmission stall at high speeds

    6complaints
    High severityTransmission

    Transmission stalls at high speeds, causing the vehicle to lose power and potentially leading to dangerous situations.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.