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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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JN8AZ1MU8BW••••••2011 Nissan MURANO
This build draws 2.5× more complaints than the average 2011 Nissan MURANO build (10 vs 4).
10on this build
138on the model
34builds in total
Most reportedService Brakes 4Fuel/propulsion System 3Engine 2Power Train 2
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainOct 2022
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…
Service BrakesJul 2022
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…
Unknown Or OtherNov 2021
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…
Vehicle Speed ControlDec 2015
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
VisibilitySep 2011
Travelling @ 70 mph when sunroof exploded. Light rain, no nearby traffic, no overpass. Fortunate to pull over without an accident
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN JN8AZ1MU8BW051800 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.