How many problems does the 2011 NISSAN Murano have?

The 2011 NISSAN Murano currently has 146 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.

What are the most common problems with 2011 NISSAN Murano?

The most common problems reported for the 2011 NISSAN Murano are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.

Where does this 2011 NISSAN Murano problem data come from?

All problem and complaint data for the 2011 NISSAN Murano comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.

2011 NISSAN Murano Problems

SERVICE BRAKES

35 complaints

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 reaction with a metal plating turning the brake fluid to a gelatin solution after 10 years. This 2009 Murano recall was in 2019. My Murano is 10 years old now. & has under 80,000 miles & had new brake pads put on 15,000 miles ago even though they didn't show much wear. I live in a rural area & the closest Nissan dealer over 50 miles away so I can't just drop by a Nissan dealership. No warning lights have come on with this vehicle as of yet. This Murano is my 16 year old daughters & she is not very tall so she is not able to depress the brakes far enough to stop when this happens. I have had to park the Murano until we get this problem resolved. Please respond with how I can resolve this braking problem. Thanks

Jun 24, 2021

For the second time my anti-lock brakes have gone out and the paddle for the break goes all the way to the floor. It barely stops and I'm afraid it's going to happen where it doesn't allow me time to stop. This should be a recall. From other complaints found on the internet many people are having the same problem.

Jun 16, 2021

BRAKE PEDDLE WENT TO THE BOTTOM. THERE WAS NO BRAKING AT ALL. BRAKES DID NOT WORK ON 2/12/21. PUMPED IT A NUMBER OF TIMES, BUT STILL NO BRAKES.

Feb 12, 2021

MY CAR IS WORKING PERFECTLY FINE AND WITH OIL CHANGE AT NISSAN DEALER (30 DAYS BACK), I FOUND NO ISSUES. TODAY, WHILE DRIVING AT 30-35 MPH, THE BRAKES PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND CAR DID NOT STOP EASILY ON THE TURN. I WAS ALMOST GOING TO HIT ANOTHER CAR BUT SURVIVED. THERE WAS NO PRESSURE IN THE BREAK PEDAL AT ALL. THE SAME THING HAPPENED YEAR OR SO AGO BUT DID NOT REPORT THE ISSUE THINKING THIS MIGHT BE DUE TO BREAK PAD ETC. BUT IT HAPPENED AGAIN AND NOW I DON'T EVEN WANT TO TAKE OUT CAR ON THE ROAD. I CALLED NISSAN NORTH AMERICA AFTER READING SAME ISSUES ON INTERNET AND THEIR RESPONSE WAS PLAIN - "THERE IS NO RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE" AND YOU HAVE TO CHECK WITH DEALER AND FIX AT YOUR OWN COST. MY QUESTION IS - IF THERE ARE SO MANY COMPLAINTS ON THE SAME ISSUE AND HAVE RECALL WITH SAME MODEL FOR 2009, HOW COME 2011 MODEL IS NOT ON THE RECALL? ARE THERE ANY #OF COMPLAINTS/ACCIDENTS NEED TO BE REPORTED BEFORE NISSAN TAKES ANY ACTION?

Dec 22, 2020

THE ABS ACTUATOR HAS BEEN UNDER RECALL BY NISSAN FOR CERTAIN MODELS. AFTER CONTACTING NISSAN CUSTOMER SERVICE THEY HAVE DETERMINED DUE TO THE MILEAGE OF THE VEHICLE THIS SAFETY DEFECT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL.

Nov 24, 2020

+ 30 more complaints for this component

POWER TRAIN

31 complaints

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!

Feb 22, 2024

The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and shifting into drive(D), the transmission made an abnormal sound, and the vehicle shook before moving forward. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent but had become a recurring failure. Additionally, the contact stated that the check engine and the transmission warning light had illuminated and remained illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer who could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had taken the vehicle back to the same dealer on multiple occasions and the vehicle was not repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to manufacturer Technical Service Bulletin Number: AT20-005B NTB20-060B CVT Transmission Shake/Shudder (Power Train). The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

Dec 06, 2023

While driving car several times on the highway, when accelerating all power went out from the CVT transmission (like running out of gas), rendering the car without power on the highway. This was and continues to be a big concern as we were left on a high speed road with no power to move the car. This has occurred several times and we have been fortunate to be in the right hand lane to get off the main road and not cause an accident. This condition is known by Nissan and other repair facilities as the Infiniti dealer in Orlando, Fla conducted a diagnostic test and noted the car needed a transmission replacement at approximately 88,000 miles. This replacement was for $12,220 dollars, which was far more than the car was worth and with a car that should have many more miles left to operate and maintained very well. As this is a major safety issue, one of several with this car, we are submitting another incident report indicating our concern with this car, which there are many (rear subframe rusting, rear passenger door locks). The car got towed approximately 200 miles to our local mechanic who knew of these issues, but after a few days of test driving could not duplicate the issue on local roads. We still operate the car on local roads below highway speeds, but are concerned that at any point power will be lost. Even selling the car is an ethical dilemma for us as we know of several safety issues submitted to the NHTSA and Nissan has not issued any recalls or corrections to this year vehicle. Someone from the NHTSA should take action with Nissan to recall this vehicle for safety issues! As with other incidents, we have all the documentation from these events.

Aug 28, 2023

The vehicle hesitates when coming out of a stop as though it has lost power and then zooms forward. I believe it is the CVT transmission going out. Is currently an ongoing problem.

Oct 17, 2021

2011 MURANO STALLS WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP. GOES INTO LIMP MODE AND IS SUPER DANGEROUS WHEN TRYING TO TURN LEFT ACROSS TRAFFIC. NISSAN EXTENDED WARRANTIES ON 2010 FOR THIS EXACT ISSUE BUT NOT THE 2011. DEALERSHIP QUOTED ME $5500 FOR A NEW TRANSMISSION. THE CODES BEING PULLED FROM THE TRANSMISSION ARE THE SAME ONES THE LED NISSAN TO 'EXTEND' THE WARRANTY TO 10 YEARS AND 120K MILES. THIS CAR IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND SHOULD BE PULLED OFF THE ROADS. I CONTACTED CONSUMER CONCERNS FOR NISSAN AND WAS TOLD BY A VERY RUDE REPRESENTATIVE NAMED JOHN - NOTHING THEY WILL DO AND REFUSED TO ALLOW ME TO SPEAK TO SOMEONE ELSE ON THIS MATTER.

Apr 01, 2021

+ 26 more complaints for this component

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

14 complaints

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.

Jun 25, 2023

My dashboard is melting. When sitting in the sun it becomes sticky. An offensive odor is emitted also. The dashboard becomes shiny, making it at times hard to see from the reflection from the shine hitting the windshield when driving. Nissan is aware of this problem as they fixed melting dashboards in Florida only.

Apr 14, 2023

driving vehicle on regular road not a highway approx 35mph clear sunny day temp in the 50's. With no warning a huge bang and a sound like the whole roof slid off the back of my car i couldn't stop immediately so I slid the shade cover for the sunroof back about an inch, saw that the whole sunroof had exploded took pictures of it. It is totally clear that the glass blew up from the inside out as all lg pcs around the gaping hole were all curved outward Not one m ark on the thin shade cover so nothing fell on the roof, I tried contacting everyone from the local Nissan dealer to the Nissan consumer affairs in TN I was laughed at, they completely denied that this could happen and did not offer to pay for any of it. I am disabled and on a fixed income and I cannot afford to repair it, I have no vehicle to use now and have a medical crisis in my family one member is on hospice and is expected to pass very soon. I need my vehicle desperately. This could have been a deadly tragedy if my 2yr old grandson was in the back seat and the shade cover was open or if a vehicle right behind me was hit by the flying glass and they swerved and got into a terrible accident or killed I need help and dont know where to turn

Feb 23, 2022

The vehicle loses power at random times. I had my mechanic take a look at it who said it was my alternator. So, I brought a brand-new alternator and had him put it on and within 2 days it did it again. So, I took it back to my mechanic who said it was the alternator and the battery. So again, I brought another alternator and now a battery. 3 days later it lost power after taking my children to school, now no one knows what is going on and why it keeps losing power.

Nov 15, 2021

I HAVE A 2011 NISSAN MURANO SL 2WD AND AM STARTING TO HAVE ACCELERATING PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE SPECIALLY DRIVING IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC.THE SYMPTOMS ARE WHEN THE VEHICLE WARMS UP AND AM TRYING TO ACCELERATE IT JUST REFUSES TO MOVE FIR ABOUT 3-4 SECONDS THE RPM WILL NOT INCREASE AND THE VEHICLE WILL BARELY MOVE AND THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT SEEMS TO ENGAGE AND LURCH FORWARD.ONE TIME I ALMOST GOT REAR ENDED BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE WHILE TRYING TO MERGE INTO SURFACE STREET TRAFFIC FROM A FREEWAY EXIT .I HAD AMPLE SPACE BETWEEN ME ANOTHER VEHICLE AS I TRIED TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC BUT MY VEHICLE WAS JUST CRAWLING SLOWLY FORWARD BY WHICH TIME THE OTHER VEHICLE WAS ALMOST ON TOP OF ME HONKING AND I WAS BEING CUSSED AT AND ALL FOR A SUDDEN MY VEHICLE DECIDED TO MOVE AND I HAD TO SWERVE RIGHT ON THE SIDE WALK TO PREVENT GETTING HIT FROM BEHIND.I TALKED TO THE DEALER ABOUT THE ISSUE AND THEY SAID THE PROBLEM IS THE CVT TRANSMISSION BUT THERE ARE NO RECALLS ON THIS YEAR MAKE AND MODEL BUT EARLIER MODELS HAVE A RECALL WITH SAME ISSUES BUT I THINK IT SHOULD BE SPECIALLY IF THE PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT AND YOU JUST DON'T KNOW WHEN THE VEHICLE WILL START ACTING UP .I HAVE REPLACED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WITH SENSOR AND CLEANED THE THROTTLE BODY BUT THAT DIDN'T HELP.

Oct 07, 2019

+ 9 more complaints for this component

AIR BAGS

7 complaints

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 Nissan’s 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 function at all. Based on similar complaints from other 2011 Murano owners, this my represent a widespread defect that warrants investigation and a recall. Safety needs to be a priority. We were originally told to reset the light by a series of steps involving turning the car on and off. The process worked on a previous incident but now the light remains solid red and reset does not work.

Nov 17, 2025

Airbag light comes on indicating a problem. After a quick investigation of this problem it becomes evident that it’s very common and Nissan hasn’t admitted any problem . The cost to fix this is half the value of the car!!

Aug 14, 2022

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

Aug 21, 2018

Crash: 1

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN MURANO. WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NISSAN OF MELBOURNE (440 S HARBOR CITY BLVD, MELBOURNE, FL 32901, (321) 723-2941) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A PASSENGER AIR BAG SENSOR MALFUNCTION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR IN THE PASSENGER SEAT AND THE DIAGNOSTIC MODULE NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED DUE TO THE COST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE PURCHASED A NISSAN GOLD STANDARD WARRANTY AND WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT THE WARRANTY WOULD NOT COVER THE REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND A CASE WAS OPENED IN REGARDS TO THE EXTENDED WARRANTY THAT WAS PURCHASED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 92,000.

Mar 13, 2018

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. AS THE PASSENGER IN THE MURANO I FELT THE FIRST HARD IMPACT AGAINST THE DOOR LIKE A BOMB WENT OFF YET SIDE DOOR AIRBAG DID NOT IMPLODE. I HAVE PICTURES THAT SHOW CREASE MADE AT FIRST IMPACT AND DOOR BOTTOM PANEL WAS BENT OUTWARD. I CALLED NISSAN AND REPORTED THIS BOTH TO DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER. THEY ARE SAYING THIS IS A SIDE SWIPE AND THEREFORE DOES NOT REQUIRE IMPLOSION. ONLY WITNESS IS OTHER DRIVER WHO ADMITTED FAULT, MAY ALSO BE HONEST ABOUT HOW WE WERE FIRST HIT. I HAVE A VERY HEAVY SUV DOOR ON THIS CAR AND ALWAYS SAID IT WAS A TANK AND WOULD SAVE OUR LIVES. I BELIEVE IT WAS MORE THE DOOR DESIGN THAT SAVED US , AND MY HUSBAND'S EFFECTIVE MANEUVERING, THAN AN AIRBAG THAT SHOULD HAVE IMPLODED.

Feb 28, 2018

Crash: 1

+ 2 more complaints for this component

SUSPENSION

5 complaints

This is a follow up to my first submission to include the pictures of the defective subframe we had to replace and the cost for the replacement for a new OEM subframe on this 2011 Nissan Murano SUV. As indicated in my first submission on 1/25/2023 for this car, two repair facilities (Nissan or Fort Lauderdale, Fla and Autobahn of Fort Lauderdale, Fla) inspected and wrote quotes to replace the defective rear subframe. Several mechanics we personally talked to told us this will be a safety problem if the rear subframe was not replaced soon - "just don't drive on the highway until replaced". After the Nissan and our local repair shop indicated this, we got the repair on 3/13/2023 at our local garage. My safety concern is that this is a low mileage car for its age (< 87K) that was garaged and bought new by us. It was maintained very well and all repair mechanics noted this as well. We also heard that rear subframe issues are increasingly become more common with Nissan vehicles with cars produced in years similar to ours. Subframes, which are major suspension and safety components, should not be this deteriorated at this point in their car's life. I have included pictures of the old subframe replaced on 3/13/2023 as well as the cost for the repair of our vehicle. Please look in detail at these digital pics and one can see the erosion of the metal is significant and we are very fortunate to not have had an accident. I don't believe the old subframe is still around for inspection as we did not know the NHTSA needed them until now, but I am sure one could interview this repair shop and get plenty of information on these car's subframes from this era of car manufacture. Plus the pictures are very telling of the problems associated with these cars. The only warning we had when driving was a thumping noise in the left rear section of the car. I did write to Nissan North America (Case # 48133943), but like with the NHTSA no response to date from either group.

Mar 14, 2023

We experienced a noise in the rear suspension area of the vehicle while driving, which prompted us to take the car to a Nissan repair facility for an inspection. We were informed the rear subframe components were rusted and needed replacing. We bought this car new in 2011 and it has under 85,000 miles. The car was garaged for most of its life and now needs several thousand dollars of rear subframe suspension parts and labor to make it safe to drive. Just a year year earlier we had to replace the front lower control arms also at the cost of several thousand dollars. These suspension component parts should not fail this early in the life of this Nissan Murano SUV, especially a car that has less than 85,000 miles, that was properly maintained and in excellent condition. As this is a safety issue we are wondering why Nissan or the Federal government has not recalled or at least agreed to repair this issue for owners of this vehicle. There have been many Technical Service Bulletins issued on this defect for many years (since 2007 onward), but no response. I guess for the government and Nissan to acknowledge a safety issue with this car in todays marketplace, it appears a crash, fire, injury or death must occur for someone to take action.

Jan 25, 2023

The subframe has completely rusted and broke apart. This is a known issue on the Nissan's. We heard a rattling and upon inspection found a piece of the frame had rusted off. The entire rear subframe is rusted through. The vehicle cannot be driven. Nissan should pay for this repair.

Jan 02, 2023

The car was taken for inspection in Pennsylvania and the rear subframe has mostly rotted away where it connects to the frame. Had the subframe broken through it could have caused serious injury. It was confirmed by an independent inspection station. There are recalls on other murano model years so it is possible this year is also a problem that has not been exposed yet. The problem is evident on both sides of the vehicle.

Oct 06, 2022

A clunking noise started in the rear of my Murano. Upon inspection I found that the rear suspension subframe crossmember has completely rusted through and the car is now unsafe to drive.

Feb 10, 2022

STRUCTURE

4 complaints

MY VEHICLE'S DOOR LOCK WILL NOT UNLOCK MANUALLY. IF THE AUTO LOCKS STOP WORKING THIS SHOULDN'T STOP ME FROM UNLOCKING MY VEHICLE MANUALLY. MY ORIGINAL INCIDENT WITH THIS ISSUE WAS WITH ME IN THE VEHICLE. I WAS STUCK IN MY TRUCK. I HAD TO CLIMB OVER TO THE PASSENGER SIDE AND GET OUT THAT WAY. MY SECOND INCIDENT WITH THIS WAS ALL OF MY LOCKS DIDN'T WORK WITH THE FOB OR WITH MY KEY (MANNUALLY). THANKFULLY, I WAS NOT INSIDE THIS TIME. I HAD TO CALL ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE. THIS IS A REAL SAFETY ISSUE. DURING ALL OF THESE INCIDENTS, MY VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY.

Aug 29, 2019

THE CONVERTIBLE TOP MALFUNCTIONED AND WAS UNABLE TO COMPLETELY CLOSE, SO IT WOULD LIFT AND FLY OFF WHEN MY CAR WAS IN MOTION. HAD TO MANUALLY LOCK BACK IN PLACE HOWEVER THE ROOF ERROR SIGNAL KEPT CONSISTENTLY BEEPING SINCE IT THOUGHT THE ROOF WAS STILL DOWN. HAD TO DISCONNECT WIRING TO BE ABLE TO USE CAR. NOW A FEW OTHER THINGS DON'T WORK PROPERLY BECAUSE OF THE WIRING THAT HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED AS A QUICK FIX TO THE PROBLEM.

Oct 08, 2018

REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR DOES NOT OPEN OR ACTUATE CONSISTENTLY WHEN AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK UNIT IS ENGAGED. CONCERNS ARE GETTING ACCESS TO OR OUT OF VEHICLE IN CASE OF ACCIDENT OR A SAFETY RELATED ISSUE SHOULD WE NEED TO ENTER THE CAR IN AN EMERGENCY.

Feb 21, 2018

I WAS DRIVING UP RT 33 GOING NORTH TOWARD RIDGEFIELD AND THERE WERE FALLEN/CUT BRANCHES ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD (ACROSS THE STREET FROM LINDEN TREE) THAT WERE STICKING OUT, AND SCRATCHED THE FULL LENGTH OF THE RIGHT SIDE OF MY CAR. THEY APPEARED TO HAVE BEEN PUSHED TO THE SIDE, BUT NOT ENOUGH TO AVOID BRUSHING A CAR. I HAVE A BLACK CAR AND ONE MARK IN PARTICULAR RUNS THE FULL LENGTH OF THE CAR. I TOOK IT TO A CAR WASH THIS MORNING HOPING IT WOULD WASH OFF, BUT IT IS A SCRATCH. I SPOKE TO GAYLAN IN NEW CANAAN WHO SUGGESTED I FILE THE CLAIM HERE. I AM NOT SURE IF THIS IS THE RIGHT SECTION. I TRIED TO TAKE PHOTOS BUT DUE TO GLARE AND THE THIN LINE AGAINST A BIG BLACK SPACE, YOU CANNOT TELL FROM A PHOTO. I AM HAPPY TO BRING THE CAR FOR FIRSTHAND INSPECTION. I AM VERY UPSET AS I WENT TO THE AREA TODAY AND THERE IS AN ORANGE CONE NEXT TO THE BRUSH TO ALERT PEOPLE, BUT I DID NOT SEE THE CONE AS IT WAS TUCKED BEHIND SOME OF THE LEAVES. PLEASE ADVISE AS THIS CAR IS STILL PRETTY NEW AND THESE SCRATCHES ARE IMPOSSIBLE TO GET OUT AND HAVE DAMAGED THE PAINT SURFACE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF MY CAR.

Aug 25, 2016

VISIBILITY

4 complaints

WHILE TRAVELING APPROX 65 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY WITH NO TRUCKS OR OVERPASSES AROUND MY SUNROOF GLASS LITERALLY EXPLODED! I THOUGHT I HAD A TIRE BLOWOUT UNTIL I HEARD WIND COMING FROM THE ROOF AND SAW BRIGHT LIGHT FROM THE SUNSHADE CRACKS. WHEN I OPENED THE VISOR A CRACK YOU COULD SEE THE GLASS HAD EXPLODED UPWARD. I HAD A LARGE CHUNK OF GLASS MISSING FROM THE SUNROOF. I SAW ANOTHER COMPLAINT ON NHTSA FOR THE SAME SITUATION AND I AN VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THE GLASS. THANK YOU FOR YOU CONSIDERATION! [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Jul 19, 2013

WHILE I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT ABOUT 45 MPH NO OTHER VEHICLES AROUND ME AND NO OVERPASS OR TREES ABOVE ME , MY SUNROOF EXPLODED (IT SOUNDED LIKE A GUNSHOT WENT OFF) AND THEN I HEARD A CRACKLING NOISE WHICH AS SOON AS I PULLED OVER I FOUND IT HAD EXPLODED UPWARDS AND SHATTERED. I HAVE PICTURES TO SHOW THE SUNROOF EXPLODED UPWARDS. *TR

Nov 25, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN MURANO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUNROOF SHATTERED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING A RESPONSE AS TO WHETHER THE FAILURE WAS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,100.

Mar 13, 2012

TRAVELLING @ 70 MPH WHEN SUNROOF EXPLODED. LIGHT RAIN, NO NEARBY TRAFFIC, NO OVERPASS. FORTUNATE TO PULL OVER WITHOUT AN ACCIDENT. *TR

Sep 09, 2011

SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE

3 complaints

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, probably 1000’s including unreported incidents of other Nissan owners having the same excessive subframe rusting problem. People have reported their wheels falling off and losing control of vehicle...easily can cause major accident with deaths. There was a recall in 2006 for the same subframe issue but for unknown reasons doesn’t include my vehicle. Nissan has not corrected the cause of the subframe defect and has allowed this dangerous situation to continue with their vehicles even after the recall ended. The parts & labor cost to replace the subframe is between $3,000-$4,000+ and Nissan Consumer Affairs says since there are no current recalls and the vehicle is out of warranty that they will do nothing for me. This subframe rusting started day 1 when we purchased the vehicle and prematurely got worse each year through the warranty period until it becomes a dangerous situation after the warranty period ends. The prior recall should be extended to cover more vehicles and Nissan should take responsibility for not correcting the premature subframe rusting issues. Nissan should cover the costs to repair the faulty subframe or at the least, Nissan should supply the parts to correct the issue and the owner be responsible for the labor.

Feb 27, 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.

Feb 09, 2023

I was backing out of my drive when we heard a loud sound from the rear of the car. We though I had ran over something. As I drove we could hear a thumping sound from the rear of the car when we drove over a bump in the road.. It became louder the more I drove sounding like a hammering sound. I crawled under the car and discovered the frame had rusted allowing a bolt and bracket to move. This is causing the metal thumping sound we heard. I have parked the car and stopped driving it due to the possibility of the frame and suspension separating while moving. This is my wife's car and she loves it but we can't operate it due to the safety hazard. I searched this issue and have found many other Nissan Murano owners that have experienced the same issue. This is a serious safety issue Nissan should have addressed with their vehicles and with ours. My wife could have been placed in a dangerous position if I had not discovered this in time. Nissan should repair and or recall the affected vehicles to avoid possible serious bodily injury due to a loss of control created by this issue.

Oct 03, 2021

AIR BAGS,SEATS

2 complaints

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.

Apr 23, 2024

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, SL, LE. IT IS THE ENTIRE PASSENGER BOTTOM SEAT AND COSTS $3700 OR MORE PLUS LABOR=OVER $5000 TO FIX. EVEN IF I COULD AFFORD TO FIX THIS ISSUE, THERE ARE NO PARTS AVAILABLE IN THE USA ACCORDING TO SUTHERLIN NISSAN OF FT. PIERCE FL. THERE IS AN APPARENT BACK ORDER WITH NO PARTS AVAILABILITY. TO CORRECT A SEEMINGLY SIMILAR PART ON A 2015 MURANO MIGHT REQUIRE 2 PARTS TOTALLING PERHAPS $340 AND APPROPRIATE LABOR THIS TOTAL SHOULD BE SIGNIFICANTLY LESS THAN THE QUOTE TO REPAIR MY VEHICLE. AN ONLINE SEARCH OF SUGGESTED NISSAN MURANO REPAIRS FOR THE PASSENGER OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SENSOR WAS ABOUT $300, QUITE A CONTRAST TO MY ANTICIPATED REPAIR EXPENSE. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE FOR MURANOS AND PREVIOUS MODELS HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR THIS. I BOUGHT A NISSAN CERTIFIED USED CAR, THEN ADDED A GOLD LEVEL SERVICE PLAN TO COVER BUMPER TO BUMPER AND YET THE AIRBAG SYSTEM AND COMPONENTS ARE SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED. THIS IS A REQUIRED SAFETY DEVICE. ITS FAILURE HAS MADE MY VEHICLE WORTHLESS, BASED ON POTENTIAL TRADE OFFERS. I ASSUME NISSAN USA LOST LOTS OF MONEY ON THE PREVIOUS SENSOR RECALL CAMPAIGN, AND NOW THEY HOPE TO RECOVER SOME OF THOSE LOSSES BY PASSING THAT EXPENSE ON UNSUSPECTING CUSTOMERS. I THINK NISSAN USA REALIZES THIS AS A MAJOR PROBLEM AND ARE ATTEMPTING TO CONCEAL THIS FAULT.

Dec 03, 2019

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 complaints

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

Feb 19, 2022

ALL 4 OF MY DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS HAVE GONE OUT AT THE SAME TIME.

Feb 06, 2016

ENGINE

2 complaints

CAMSHAFT POSITION 'A' - TIMING OVER - ADVANCED OR SYSTEM PERFORMANCE (BANKS 1 & 2). THIRD TIME IN AS MANY MONTHS; TWO REPAIRS MADE, THIRD TIME REQUIRED. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON REGULARLY.

Jun 08, 2019

LESS THAN 100,000 MILES ON THE CAR, 4 ENGINE MOUNTS ARE CRACKED, NEVER OFF ROAD, USED FOR COMMUTING AND TRAVEL ON HIGHWAYS. ON CHAT BOARD FOR MURANO OWNERS, FOUND SEVERAL OTHER INSTANCES OF CRACKED MOTOR MOUNTS, HAPPENING AS EARLY AS APPROXIMATELY 30,000 MILES. NOT SURE OF DATE OCCURRING BUT TOLD AT OIL CHANGE SERVICE NISSAN OF BAKERSFIELD ABOUT ENGINE MOUNT PROBLEM, I THINK ON 12/22/15. *JS

Dec 30, 2015

VISIBILITY/WIPER

2 complaints

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.

Aug 11, 2017

I PARKED THE MURANO IN THE GARAGE AND CLOSED THE GARAGE DOOR THEN WENT INSIDE THE HOUSE. ABOUT 30 MINUTES LATER I HEARD A MUFFLED BOOM SOUND. I THOUGHT THE WIND WAS BLOWING FURNITURE AROUND ON MY DECK. I WENT TO CHECK THE GARAGE AND NOTICED TEMPERED GLASS ON THE FLOOR. I LOOKED AT THE LIFT GATE DOOR AND NOTICED THE ENTIRE GLASS WINDOW HAD SHATTERED INWARD. MOST OF THE GLASS WAS INSIDE THE CAR. I DON'T KNOW HOW IT HAPPENED BUT IT WAS RAINING THAT DAY AND THE TEMPERATURE HAD FALLEN. *TR

Oct 01, 2012

VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE

2 complaints

SUNROOF OF MY 2011 NISSAN MURANO EXPLODED SUDDENLY WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY ON A CLEAR DAY AND NO OTHER CARS IN THE AREA. THE MALFUNCTION OF THE SUNROOF EXPLODING CAUSED THE CENTER OF THE SUNROOF GLASS TO PROTRUDE OUTWARD INTO A DOME SHAPE WHILE GLASS PIECES SHATTERED INTO THE CABIN OF THE MURANO. UPON CONTACTING THE NISSAN DEALER, THEY REFERRED ME TO THE NATIONAL NISSAN CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBER, BUT AFTER 4 DAYS I AM STILL WAITING ON A CALL BACK FROM THE REGIONAL NISSAN OFFICE. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE THAT NISSAN MUST TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR CORRECTING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. *TR

Oct 03, 2014

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. CAR TAKEN TO NISSAN DEALER FOR REPAIRS. DAMAGE WAS NOT CAUSED FROM ANY FLYING OBJECTS. HAS TO BE A DEFECT. *TR

Sep 13, 2011

STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

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.

Aug 22, 2024

SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

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.

Jan 15, 2024

SUSPENSION,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

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 inspections during normal periodic vehicle servicing. There was no warning of impending failure, it just occurred! Neither Nissan or the dealer claim any responsibility for the failure of this part(s) Both sides were replaced as both sides had rotted out.

Sep 27, 2023

SEATS

1 complaint

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.

Apr 18, 2023

POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

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 that the transmission was failing and needed to be replaced. Our local Nissan shop ordered a new transmission directly from Nissan, and installed into our car, by mechanics that were trained by Nissan. Received Murano back with replaced new transmission, and within two days it was hesitating again. The vehicle was taken to the dealership and it was confirmed that the ‘new’ transmission that was installed, was defective and when driving, also had the hesitation issue. A 2nd new transmission was ordered from Nissan, installed by Nissan trained mechanics, and delivered two weeks later. We received our Murano back on Oct.12, 2022 and when driving it there was a slight hesitation, but then started to buck very hard… I’m surprised that I don’t have whiplash. The 2nd new transmission installed is a ‘lemon’ as it is worse than the original AND the 1st new replacement, by bucking as well as the hesitation. Our Nissan Murano appears to be unfixable, as the company keeps sending transmissions that have serious flaws and will eventually hurt or kill someone. Where do we go from here, especially since we have paid off the loan a year ago.

Oct 13, 2022

SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE

1 complaint

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. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The dealer nor the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 131,000.

Aug 11, 2022

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

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 & injuries. On the highway, we would be driving & pressing the gas pedal like normal when all of a sudden the car wouldn’t respond & seemed like it was coasting or put in neutral, it would come back after a slow count of 4 to 5 seconds, & would slowly get to the speed limit. This has happened several times on the highway with speed limit listed @70mph. Imaging that you are driving along with traffic at 70mph when all of sudden the SUV stopped accelerating, & there is a big truck right behind you, & it’s continuing at the speed limit. Because of the acceleration issue, we were almost rear ended by a semi & could have killed us both. On the highway this has only happened a few times, compared to starting from a stop sign or red light which happens frequently each week. There is no warning or lights that this is going to happen, which makes it worse. The mechanic and shop that I have been using for over 35 years, has had several Murano’s with the same problem, & suggested the transmission might be failing, they also said to research this issue & ask Nissan. With living in a small town, the % of Murano’s having the same problem should trigger a paid recall, no matter the mileage or age if serviced regularly. This has been happening for months, & also with other years of the Murano design. Please read all of the owner’s comments about this issue, of not accelerating when needed.

Jul 16, 2022

POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

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’ for over a year. I have insisted that mechanics need to drive it, so they too can experience this problem. They have driven the Murano many times, but haven’t been able to experienced it. After bringing the Murano into my service station for months about this problem, today after an oil change at Oakview Auto Service, the head mechanic took my Nissan Murano for a test drive & the ‘hesitation’ happened to him. So if needed Chris at Oakview Auto can confirm that this problem has been happening, that we have asked about diagnosing this problem, & he experienced as well. This Service Station has been in business for over 40 years, and they have had many other customers bring their Nissan Murano to them, with the complaint of ‘hesitation of movement. While there has been problems documented (& recalled) with Nissan’s transmissions in the past, they have yet to include the 2011 Murano. Nissan needs to address this hesitation issue now.

Feb 25, 2022

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

Car started running rough, sluggish on going from still at stop to not wanting to go when acceleration should happen. Then ABS light came on, followed by all the trouble lights on other side of panel. Car would only go about 5 mph. I turned car around and headed home, but it wasn't a smooth ride. I got up to about 45, but it still seemed sluggish and braking was stiff. This happened 2 years ago. Dealer said no recall for 2011, but previous and following years did have recall for this. About 2 weeks after we went to dealer and started a conversation with Nissan corporate, the car stopped having the problem and was fine fir 2vyears until now.

May 25, 2021

AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE

1 complaint

1-THE DASHBOARD IS CRACKING ALL OVER. MANY CRACKS AND ALSO CRACKING BY THE RIGHTT SIDE DASH AIRBAG. MY CAR IS IN THE GARAGE 98% OF THE TIME. WE ONLY DRIVE THIS CAR ONCE OR TWICE A MONTH. WE ARE NOT THE ORIGINAL OWNERS WE HAVE THIS CAR FOR ABOUT 2 1/2 YEARS AND ONLY PUT 1000 MILES ON IT. THE CAR HAS 109631 MILES ON IT. THE CAR IS IN MINT CONDITION INSIDE AND OUT. 2- THE AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON AND WAS DIAGNOSED AS THE PASSENGER FRONT SEAT OCCUPANT SENSOR. ON THIS MODEL THE SENSOR IS BUILT INTO THE SEAT BOTTOM. THIS MEANS THAT YOU NEED TO REPLACE THE WHOLE SEAT BOTTOM WHICH THE PART ALONE RUNS ABOUT 2500.00.

May 12, 2021

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER

1 complaint

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.

Mar 09, 2021

POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 complaint

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.

Feb 15, 2021

VISIBILITY,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

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

Jul 03, 2020

STEERING

1 complaint

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

Mar 26, 2020

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

AROUND 100,000 MILES WOULD NOT ACCELERATE WHEN TRAVELING AN INCLINE OR AFTER STOPPING AND RESTARTING AT A RED LIGHT OR STOP SIGN, EVEN WHILE GAS PEDAL WAS TO THE FLOOR. WHEN THE CAR FINALLY DECIDED TO MOVE IT WOULD SURGE. ALSO WHILE IDLING STATIONARY AND SHUTTING THE CAR OFF, IT FAILED TO RESTART. HEAD LIGHTS STARTED BLINKING, A CLICKING NOISE COULD BE HEARD COMING FROM ENGINE. THE CAR WOULD HAVE TO BE JUMPED OFF. BATTERY CHECKED AND IS NOT THE ISSUE.

Feb 24, 2020

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

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

Jan 16, 2020

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS

1 complaint

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.

Nov 18, 2019

Crash: 1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

VEHICLE'S CONVERTIBLE TOP STOPS WORKING (WHILE STATIONARY) IN MID OPERATION WHEN PRESSING BUTTON TO EITHER OPENING OR CLOSING TOP. VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE WHILE TOP IS STUCK AND DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHT IS BEEPING NOTIFYING TOP IS NOT SECURED. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO BOTH THE DEALERSHIP AND TO PLACE OF PURCHASE (CARMAX). AND IS CURRENTLY AT A NISSAN DEALERSHIP NOW AND HAS BEEN THERE SINCE 4/25/19. AS OF TODAY 6/5/19 THEY HAVE STATED THEIR FINAL ANALYSIS DETERMINES THE WIRE CONVERTIBLE TOP WIRE HARNESS NEEDS REPLACING BECAUSE AFTER MULTIPLE ANALYSIS THEY HAVE DETERMINED THE WIRE HARNESS CAN'T BE REPAIRED AND THAT THE WARRANTY COMPANY IS DECLINING THIS ELECTRICAL REPLACEMENT. THE TOP HAS RANDOMLY GOTTEN STUCK NUMEROUS AND UNPREDICTABLE TIMES, WHETHER AT HOME, AT WORK, A PUBLIC PARKING LOT, AT THE GROCERY STORE, AT A STOP LIGHT, ETC., AND I CAN'T CONTINUE TO SAFELY DRIVE THE CAR WHEN IT MALFUNCTIONS. SO I'M NOT ABLE TO SAFELY AND CONFIDENTLY USE IT. HELP ME PLEASE.

Jun 08, 2019

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 complaint

I NOTICED MY NISSAN MURANO LOSING ACCELERATION WHEN TAKING OFF. WHEN IT FINALLY CATCHES UP IT RIDES FINE. THAT IS SO DANGEROUS ESPECIALLY LIVING IN THE CITY WITH FREEWAYS AND TRAFFIC! ALSO MY AIR IS NOT WORKING. I TOOK IT TO A DEALER, AIR COMPRESSOR WAS FINE, THEY RECHARGED THE SYSTEM WITH FREON AND IT STILL DIDN'T WORK. I NEED SOME KIND OF RELAY SWITCH FOR $500. I FEEL LIKE I'M PAYING FOR A LEMON AT 85,000 MILES!

May 20, 2019

STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 complaint

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,

Dec 07, 2018

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

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?

Sep 11, 2018

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

WHEN I START TO ACCELERATE AFTER A STOP LIGHT OR STOP SIGN, MY CAR WILL HESITATE TO ACCEPT THE GAS AND SEEMS AS IF IT'S GOING TO QUIT, HOWEVER, INADVERTENTLY IT FINALLY CATCHES UP AND WILL START TO ACCELERATE. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN JUNE OF 2016. IT SEEMS AS IF IT IS MORE OFTEN LATELY. THIS HAPPENS OFTEN AND IS DANGEROUS GOING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION. ALSO, THIS MAKES ME UNEASY BECAUSE ANYONE BEHIND ME COULD POSSIBLY RUN INTO THE BACK OF MY CAR.

Sep 04, 2018

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

[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

Aug 12, 2018

VISIBILITY,VISIBILITY/WIPER

1 complaint

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.

May 17, 2018

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,ENGINE

1 complaint

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.

Mar 28, 2016

Crash: 1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE

1 complaint

MY DOOR LOCKS BEGAN TO FAIL INTERMITTENTLY WHEN I TRY TO ENTER OR EXIT THE VEHICLE. ON 2/13/16 I GOT INTO THE VEHICLE LATE AT NIGHT, CRANKED IT, PUT IT IN DRIVE, AND BEGAN TO PULL OFF WHEN THE VEHICLE TOTALLY SHUT DOWN AND WOULD NOT CRANK(LEAVING ME STRANDED, AT NIGHT, IN FREEZING WRATHER). THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART. IT WOULD ONLY CLICK....THEN EVENTUALLY DO NOTHING. LATER THAT EVENING WE ATTEMPTED AGAIN. IT WOULD NOT START UNTIL WE HIT THE LOCK BUTTON ON THE REMOTE.(BATTERY PREVIOUSLY REPLACED). THIS IS CLEARLY A DEFECT WITH NISSANS AS SEEN ON MANY COMPLAINT FORUMS. ALL 4 ACTUATORS FAILING ARE RIDICULOUS. I WAS TOLD BY A MECHANIC (NOT ASSOCIATED WITH NISSAN BUT HAS HAD TO WORK MANY OF THE SAME ISSUES WITH THEIR VEHICLES) THAT IT IS A SECURITY SYSTEM ISSUE AND THE VEHICLE ACTUALLY THINKS YOU ARE STEALING IT SO IT SHUTS DOWN. HOPEFULLY, IT WON'T THINK THAT WHILE I AM TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. THE NEXT DAY, IT WOULDN'T START. *TR

Feb 15, 2016

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE

1 complaint

STARTED GOING 70-60 MPH ON FREEWAY AND CAR SUDDENLY STOPPED ACCELERATING CAUSING ME TO MOVE QUICKLY TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE FREEWAY. I THINK IT MAY BE THE ALTERNATOR, NOT SURE YET

Dec 02, 2015

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE

1 complaint

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

Mar 13, 2015

TIRES

1 complaint

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.

Oct 06, 2014

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

1 complaint

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

Jul 28, 2014

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

1 complaint

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.

Jul 07, 2014

STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPER

1 complaint

WE WERE DRIVING AT 35 MILES/HR WITH 3 YEARS OLD DAUGHTER IN THE CAR SEAT IN THE BACK. SUDDENLY THE ROOF JUST EXPLODED. WE HAD THE INSIDE COVER OF THE SUNROOF OPEN AND THE DEBRIS FROM THE ROOF EXPLOSION FLEW IN OUR DAUGHTER FACE. FORTUNATELY, BESIDE MINOR SCRATCHES ON HER FACE AND CRYING WHEN WE PUT HER BACK TO THE CAR, SHE IS OK. SHE NOW RESIST US WHEN WE TRY TO PUT HER IN THIS CAR. THIS IS ABSOLUTELY A QUALITY ISSUE FROM NISSAN. WE AGREE WITH NISSAN THAT WE NEVER HEARD ABOUT ROOF EXPLODING BEFORE, BUT WE AS MANY OTHER HAVE WITNESSED ONE FROM CAR MADE BY NISSAN. *TR

Mar 31, 2014

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 complaint

WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AND STAY ON WHEN I PRESSED THE BRAKES THE CAR SHIMMER TOOK CAR TO DEALER FOR REPAIR WAS TOLD THE CAR WAS REPAIRED NOW THE BRAKE LIGHT IS ON AGAIN WHILE I AM TODAYS DATE SEPT. 23 . HAVE TO MAKE ANOTHER APOINTMENT TO CHECK OUT BRAKE AGAIN. *TR

Sep 23, 2011

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