2011 Nissan Murano Problems & Owner Complaints

Service Brakes 39

“2011 Nissan Murano, While pulling into a parking area the left rear (drivers side) wheel collapsed. Fortunately this happened at a very low speed, (under 10 MPH). Upon inspection it was discovered that the lower control strut had rotted out and separated from the frame causing the wheel to collapse. If this had occurred on a main road at speed it could have caused a very serious accident due to loss of control. In this case it did not happen, as stated it was at low speed and in a parking lot. The deterioration of this strut was never called out by dealer inspite of numerous Multi-point safety…”
NHTSA complaint #11546755, 2023

“The contact's husband owns a 2011 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while driving up an incline at approximately 35 degrees and making a sharp left turn, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact then stated that he attempted to apply more pressure but the vehicle failed to accelerate and moved at a slow pace. The contact then stated that after he was in the driveway, he placed the shifter in park and then back in drive position but the vehicle hesitated then failed to accelerate. No warning light illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure and an appointment was scheduled. Th…”
NHTSA complaint #11478855, 2022

“The brake pedal has suddenly become very unpredictable. Sometimes when depressing it they start engaging where they normally would & sometimes you have to depress it all the way to the floor to get it to stop. My daughter informed me of the problem so I drove it to pick up pizza. When parking at the pizza place it happened to me..... I jumped a sidewalk curb almost hit people walking on the other side because the brakes didn't engauge in time. My problem has not been confirmed by a dealer service center but the exact same problem is listed with the 2009 Murano & has been recalled because of a…”
NHTSA complaint #11422100, 2021

Power Train 37 1 crash

“THE CVT WENT BAD IN THE VEHICLE AND NISSAN NEVER FIXED WHAT WAS REPORTED IN THE PAST WITH 2012S PEOPLE WITH 2013 TO CURRENT ARE ALL STILL HAVING CVT TRANSMISSIONS FAIL AND NISSAN IS NOT RECALLING OR FIXING THE ISSUE. WELL DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY THE VEHICLE STARTED KNOCKING AND LOST COMPLETE POWER AND LOOKED UNDER THE CAR AND HAD OIL SEEPING FROM IT.”
NHTSA complaint #11366122, 2020 · crash

“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, par…”
NHTSA complaint #11728892, 2026

“35 complaints on the CVT transmission failing for the 2011 Nissan Murano, which could be a major safety issue while driving. We experienced 3 episodes and have not heard back from Nissan nor the NHTSA on recalling this car and having Nissan repair their known defect that could result in injury. We know the CVT transmission is known by Nissan to have reliability issues as they have recalled other years of CVT transmissions. Does someone have to be hurt before a fix is communicated to the owners of this vehicle. What a shame!”
NHTSA complaint #11573366, 2023

Unknown Or Other 23

“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11610293, 2024

“Rear subframe corrosion and break. Front subframe perfectly ok, obviously under the exact same driving conditions. There was a recall for this exact same problem on the Nissan Murano 2007 models but unfortunately no recall on the 2011 model.”
NHTSA complaint #11565656, 2023

“Transmission failure. Car has been losing power, slowly getting worse with episodes of near stalling when stepping on gas from a stop. No engine warning lights . When pulling out in heavy traffic, car would nearly stall. Scary and dangerous. I finally took car to Nissan dealer where I purchased the car and they immediately diagnosed transmission failure. At that point, I had 143,209 miles after waiting 3 weeks for an appointment.”
NHTSA complaint #11528727, 2023

Air Bags 13 6 crash 2 injury 1 death

“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. UPDATED 10/3/18*JB *DT CONSUMER STATED CAR WAS BROUGHT NEW ONLY HAD 7,000 MILES. AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND CONSUMER'S HUSBAND WENT INTO THE FRONT WINDOW CRUSHED HIS FORHEAD HIS BRAIN BLEEDING. HE ALSO BROKE HIS HIP AND SMASHED HIS KNEE. HE WAS UNCONCIOUS AND DIED 2 YEARS LATER. REPAIR WAS OVER $16,000.*JB”
NHTSA complaint #11121368, 2015 · crash · 1 death(s)

“I had a frontal crash in which I had a neck sprain and severe head injury due to the airbags not deploying”
NHTSA complaint #11744092, 2026 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“ON FRIDAY APRIL 27, 2012 I WAS IN ALBUQUERQUE PROCEEDING EAST IN THE PASSING LANE OF CENTRAL AVENUE SE, GOING 20 MPH. A BLACK CAMERO, PROCEEDING NORTH ON JEFFERSON ST NE, RAN A STOP SIGN, SPED INTO THE INTERSECTION AND COLLIDED WITH THE FRONT OF MY 2011 NISSAN MURANO. WHEN THIS HAPPENED NOT ONE AIRBAG DEPLOYED I SUFFERED INJURIES AND AM GOING IN FOR BACK SURGERY TOMORROW. THE MURANO FRAME WAS BENT AND THE CAR TOTALED. *JS”
NHTSA complaint #10458280, 2012 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

Structure 13

“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11610293, 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 100’s, prob…”
NHTSA complaint #11574299, 2024

“Rear sub frame rusted through on passenger side. Allows irregular motion of wheel and bumping of detached parts. Causes vehicle float when brake is applied. Unsafe to drive confirmed by independent and dealership technicians. Braking at medium or high speed could cause severe float, loss of control, accident, further damage. I am not driving the vehicle. Ii is a low-miles, well-maintained vehicle. No accident occurred. I noticed it early and got the diagnosis.”
NHTSA complaint #11506432, 2023

Electrical System 11 2 crash

“OUR VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN 2 ACCIDENTS - ONE WHERE WE WERE STRUCK IN THE REAR LEFT BUMPER AND THE OTHER WE WERE STRUCK IN THE FRONT LEFT BUMPER. SPEEDS WERE ABOUT 20 MPH. NEITHER RESULTED IN THE AIRBAGS BEING DEPLOYED. WE HAVE EXPERIENCED MANY ISSUES WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INCLUDING FAILURE OF THE RADIO/CLIMATE CONTROL SCREEN, SPEAKER VOLUME CHANGING WITHOUT INITIATION AND UNABLE TO BE CONTROLLED, & REAR SPEAKERS NOT FUNCTIONING. THESE OCCURRED AT ALL TIMES OF VEHICLE OPERATION.”
NHTSA complaint #11280782, 2019 · crash

“WHILE EXITING A PARKING SPACE AT A LOW SPEED (LESS THAN 10 MPH) THE CAR UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED TO FULL THROTTLE. BRAKING WOULD NOT HOLD IT AND MY CAR RAN INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AFTER TRAVELING 5-15 YARDS, PUSHING IT UP ON A SIDEWALK BEFORE STOPPING. BOTH CARS TOTAL LOSS DUE TO BENT FRAME/RAILS. MY FRONT END DEMOLISHED AND RADIATOR PUSHED INTO ENGINE BUT NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. AFTER THE INCIDENT IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT MY ACCELERATOR PEDAL HAD SNAPPED OFF.”
NHTSA complaint #10851970, 2016 · crash

“Convertible top not working properly. Sometimes gets stuck and have to drive it to a safe location. Nissan has a Voluntary service campaign For 2011 and 2012 Nissan Murano Cabriolet”
NHTSA complaint #11452926, 2022

Suspension 10

“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 100’s, prob…”
NHTSA complaint #11574299, 2024

“Rear subframe corrosion and break. Front subframe perfectly ok, obviously under the exact same driving conditions. There was a recall for this exact same problem on the Nissan Murano 2007 models but unfortunately no recall on the 2011 model.”
NHTSA complaint #11565656, 2023

“2011 Nissan Murano, While pulling into a parking area the left rear (drivers side) wheel collapsed. Fortunately this happened at a very low speed, (under 10 MPH). Upon inspection it was discovered that the lower control strut had rotted out and separated from the frame causing the wheel to collapse. If this had occurred on a main road at speed it could have caused a very serious accident due to loss of control. In this case it did not happen, as stated it was at low speed and in a parking lot. The deterioration of this strut was never called out by dealer inspite of numerous Multi-point safety…”
NHTSA complaint #11546755, 2023

Visibility 10

“THE SUNROOF EXPLODED TODAY WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. IT MADE A LOUD BANG NOISE AND SHATTERED. IT SCARED ME. THANK GOODNESS I HAD THE COVER CLOSED SO NONE OF THE GLASS CAME IN THE CAR. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #11337390, 2020

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN MURANO. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND NOTICED THAT THE SUN ROOF WAS SHATTERED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE DEALER (KELLY NISSAN, 610-258-8600) WAS CALLED AND STATED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11096551, 2018

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN MURANO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR WINDOW LEAKED. THE LEAK IN THE WINDOW RAN DOWN INTO THE TRUNK AND RUINED SEVERAL COMPONENTS. THE TRUNK OPENED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE CONVERTIBLE ROOF OPENED AND CLOSED ON ITS OWN. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO FIND THE LOCATION OF THE LEAK. THE DEALER STATED THAT THIS WAS A KNOWN ISSUE AND THAT THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 54,000. UPDATED 8/6/15*CN”
NHTSA complaint #10694123, 2014

Engine 7 1 crash

“WHILE EXITING A PARKING SPACE AT A LOW SPEED (LESS THAN 10 MPH) THE CAR UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED TO FULL THROTTLE. BRAKING WOULD NOT HOLD IT AND MY CAR RAN INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AFTER TRAVELING 5-15 YARDS, PUSHING IT UP ON A SIDEWALK BEFORE STOPPING. BOTH CARS TOTAL LOSS DUE TO BENT FRAME/RAILS. MY FRONT END DEMOLISHED AND RADIATOR PUSHED INTO ENGINE BUT NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. AFTER THE INCIDENT IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT MY ACCELERATOR PEDAL HAD SNAPPED OFF.”
NHTSA complaint #10851970, 2016 · crash

“The contact's husband owns a 2011 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while driving up an incline at approximately 35 degrees and making a sharp left turn, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact then stated that he attempted to apply more pressure but the vehicle failed to accelerate and moved at a slow pace. The contact then stated that after he was in the driveway, he placed the shifter in park and then back in drive position but the vehicle hesitated then failed to accelerate. No warning light illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure and an appointment was scheduled. Th…”
NHTSA complaint #11478855, 2022

“I WAS DRIVING MY CAR ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHEN I HIT THE GAS THE CAR DIDN'T WANT TO GO INTO GEAR BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE REPAIR SHOP AND THE ME MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT THIS CAR HAS A RECALL FOR THE TRANSMISSION AND ENGINE PROBLEMS JUST WANT TO KNOW IF THIS IS CORRECT BECAUSE NO ONE WILL FIX IT FOR ME”
NHTSA complaint #11299770, 2020

Fuel/Propulsion System 6

“2011 Nissan Murano, transmission issues. This is the second time I have had to report this problem, please also refer to my first complaint #11474221 on this vehicle for the same problem. When at a stop, and pushing the gas pedal to move forward, there is a hesitation or two before the vehicle moves forward. This is a big problem when trying to enter a highway, after a stop sign. With giving enough distance to merge, having the hesitation issue has almost caused an accident. This hesitation occurs in town driving and hi-way. The dealership Crown Nissan (Greensboro, NC) diagnosis indicated tha…”
NHTSA complaint #11489155, 2022

“For over a year, I have experienced hesitations of movement when needed to have acceleration from a complete or rolling stop. When driving, I’ve pushed on the gas pedal to accelerate & there was a long two second hesitation (lack of propulsion) before the Murano resumed forward movement. There was also a loss of acceleration (speed/movement) while merging into very heavy traffic on a busy main road, & that could have caused an accident. Every time there was a hesitation of movement when pushing on the gas pedal, it could have been a disaster. I have been having this ‘hesitations of movement’…”
NHTSA complaint #11454154, 2022

“Our 2011 Nissan Murano is garaged & serviced (not at dealer as their rates for labor & parts is crazy high) & has been a great SUV, until it had problems monthswith the acceleration in certain situations. This would happen when stopping at a red light or stop sign in town. We’d push on the acceleration~gas & the Murano wouldn’t respond…would do a slow count of 4 to 5, & the Murano would then accelerate slowly until reaching the posted speed limit. This act is dangerous as if merging or passing with a loss of acceleration in a crowded road would be a perfect storm of multiple accidents & injuri…”
NHTSA complaint #11474221, 2021

Visibility/Wiper 5

“SAFETY ISSUE! MY MURANO DRIVER SIDE VISOR WILL NOT STAY UP AND IS VERY DANGEROUS.MY CAR IS ONLY 9 YEARS OLD AND I LOOKED ONLINE AND THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE FOR SEVERAL YEARS FOR NISSAN, EVEN FOR 3 YEAR OLD CARS AND COULD CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT WHEN IT FALLS COVERING THE DRIVERS VISION BOTH FRONT AND REAR VIEW MIRROR! THIS CAR AND ITEM SHOULD BE RECALLED. OWNERS SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY FOR THEIR OWN SAFETY FOR AN ISSUE LIKE THIS.”
NHTSA complaint #11400032, 2020

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN MURANO. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND NOTICED THAT THE SUN ROOF WAS SHATTERED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE DEALER (KELLY NISSAN, 610-258-8600) WAS CALLED AND STATED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11096551, 2018

“DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR DOES NOT REMAIN IN THE UP POSITION DROOPS DOWN WHEN DRIVING OVER SMALL BUMPS, IMPAIRING DRIVER VISIBILITY. THIS HAPPENS WHEN DRIVING BUT IS GETTING WORSE AND SOON I ANTICIPATE THE VISOR WILL NOT STAY IN THE UP POSITION WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY.”
NHTSA complaint #11014689, 2015

Vehicle Speed Control 4

“I WAS DRIVING MY CAR ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHEN I HIT THE GAS THE CAR DIDN'T WANT TO GO INTO GEAR BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE REPAIR SHOP AND THE ME MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT THIS CAR HAS A RECALL FOR THE TRANSMISSION AND ENGINE PROBLEMS JUST WANT TO KNOW IF THIS IS CORRECT BECAUSE NO ONE WILL FIX IT FOR ME”
NHTSA complaint #11299770, 2020

“VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHOW LOSS OF POWER IN 2019 WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE ENTERING.A HIGHWAY. VEHICLE ALSO WOULD JERK WHEN POSITIONED FROM PARK TO REVERSE. VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE WHEN COMING FROM A COMPLETE STOP. VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO GIVE MORE POWER, ASNIF IT WAS STALLED I PARKED THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE FEAR OF CAUSING AN ACCIDENT.AND BEING SERIOUSLY INJURED.”
NHTSA complaint #11396374, 2019

“[XXX] 2011 NISSAN MURANO PARTS ACCELERATOR PEDAL SENSOR IT SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING IT HAS HAPPENED TO ME 3 TIMES AND THE MOST SCARY WAS IN THE HIGHWAY. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR”
NHTSA complaint #11119471, 2018

Seats 3

“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11584830, 2024

“The contact's daughter owns a 2011 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that after entering the vehicle, she noticed that the front passenger’s side seat back had completely lowered down and was lying flat. The contact stated that the seat back could not be raised or moved. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11517668, 2023

“UPDATE TO PREVIOUS NHTSA COMPLAINT #11078866. THE COST TO REPAIR MY CAR WAS OVER$5000 AND COULD NOT JUSTIFY THE EXPENSE. AFTER LIVING WITH THE FAULTY SENSOR FOR ALMOST 2 YEARS, IT'S TIME TO REPLACE THE VEHICLE. I HOPED FOR A RECALL TO BE ISSUED BUT NOTHING YET. TO TRADE IN OR SELL THIS VEHICLE, IT'S OBVIOUS DUE TO WARNING LIGHT ON DASH THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH AIRBAGS. I NEED TO DISCOUNT MY VEHICLE VALUE OR REPAIR THIS. AFTER SOME INQUIRY, I'VE DISCOVERED THAT MY PART IS NOW REPLACED BY PART NUMBER 873A2-3ZG6A. THIS PART IS THE REPLACEMENT FOR MODEL YEARS 2011-2014 IN ALL TRIM LEVELS S, SV…”
NHTSA complaint #11286582, 2018

Electronic Stability Control (Esc) 2

“WHILE DRIVING ON 95, BREAK PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR AFTER HITTING A BUMP AND BREAKING HARD. AFTER DOING RESEARCH, I LEARNED THAT THE ABS MODULE WAS THE CAUSE, AND HAD BEEN INCLUDED IN A RECALL FOR THE 2009 MODEL YEAR. NOTING THAT THE FAILING PART NUMBER FOR THE 2009 YEAR WAS "47660 1SW0A" AND FOUND TO BE IDENTICAL TO THE 2011 YEAR. MY VEHICLE HAS ABOUT 97K MILES. WHY IS THE RECALL LIMITED TO THE 2009 AND NOT INCLUDING THE 2011?”
NHTSA complaint #11128692, 2018

“[XXX] 2011 NISSAN MURANO PARTS ACCELERATOR PEDAL SENSOR IT SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING IT HAS HAPPENED TO ME 3 TIMES AND THE MOST SCARY WAS IN THE HIGHWAY. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR”
NHTSA complaint #11119471, 2018

Steering 2

“POWER STEERING LOSES POWER ALL OF SUDDEN. UPON TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP. IT IS SIMILAR TO THE: THE POWER STEERING HOSE CLAMP MAY NOT ADEQUATELY SECURE THE HOSE, ALLOWING THE HOSE TO DETACH AND LEAK POWER STEERING FLUID. THE POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL IS 56,766. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS: 17V184000”
NHTSA complaint #11319359, 2020

“TWICE IN THE LAST FEW WEEKS, WHEN TURNING OFF THE IGNITION, THE LIGHTS WHEN ON, THE HEADLIGHTS STARTED BLINKING. AND THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SHUTDOWN, NOT ALLOWING ME TO CHANGE GEARS OUT OF PARK, NOT TURN ON A LIGHT, NOTHING. CAR HAD TO BE JUMP STARTED. SO DANGEROUS, WHEN KIDS ARE IN THE CAR, AND I COULDN'T MOVE IT OUT OF HARM'S WAY. SEE UPLOADED DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS.NO WAY TO PUT IN NEUTRAL TO MOVE. HUSBAND COULDN'T GET OUT OF CAR. DOOR LOCKED FROM INSIDE,”
NHTSA complaint #11156888, 2018

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 1

“I HAVE NOTICED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS THIS SUMMER, A CRACKLING SOUND IN LOWER PORTION OF THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. I ACTUALLY REMEMBER HEARING IT LAST SUMMER BUT IT IS NOW MORE AUDIBLE. THE WARM WEATHER MUST BE A FACTOR. I HAVE ALSO EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH MY KEYLESS FOB, IT DOES NOT ALWAYS WORK AND MY IGNITION AN REAR LIFT GATE SOMETIMES WILL OPERATE EVEN WHEN THE FOB IS WITHIN 3 FEET. THIS HAS OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE PAST 2 MONTHS. I TOOK IT TO NISSAN AND THEY COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. I PURCHASED THE CAR BRAND NEW IN AUG. 2011. NO ACCIDENTS. UPDATED 4/24/2015 *JS”
NHTSA complaint #10616965, 2014

Latches/Locks/Linkages 1

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN MURANO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE POWER DOOR LOCK FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE DOOR WOULD ONLY UNLOCK MANUALLY DUE TO A FAULTY DOOR ACTUATOR. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR ACTUATOR WAS PREVIOUSLY REPLACED BY THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10608631, 2013

Tires 1

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN MURANO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED FOR TWO HOURS. THE FAILURE OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10641655, 2012

Wheels 1

“2011 Nissan Murano, While pulling into a parking area the left rear (drivers side) wheel collapsed. Fortunately this happened at a very low speed, (under 10 MPH). Upon inspection it was discovered that the lower control strut had rotted out and separated from the frame causing the wheel to collapse. If this had occurred on a main road at speed it could have caused a very serious accident due to loss of control. In this case it did not happen, as stated it was at low speed and in a parking lot. The deterioration of this strut was never called out by dealer inspite of numerous Multi-point safety…”
NHTSA complaint #11546755, 2023