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2011 Nissan Murano Air bags Problems

Complaints
13about this part
Share
9%of 148 total for the year
Median mileage
85,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the air bags of the 2011 Nissan Murano, 9% of the 148 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,000 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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, filed 2019-11, 85,000 miles

“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, filed 2016-03, 66,000 miles

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #10458280, filed 2012-05, 58,000 miles

“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. …”

NHTSA complaint #11075402, filed 2018-02, 133,000 miles

“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. …”

NHTSA complaint #11416243, filed 2021-05

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Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202514%
202012%
2019511%
201822%
201777%
20161110%
20153618%
2014118%
201334%
20122619%
2011139%
2010137%
20099114%
2008120%
2007284%
2006192%
2005525%
200471%
200341%

Other parts of the 2011 Nissan Murano

Brakes
39 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
37 complaints
Other or unknown
23 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaints
Body and structure
13 complaints
Electrical system
11 complaints
Suspension
10 complaints
Engine
7 complaints
Fuel system
6 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Electronic stability control
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2011 Nissan Murano

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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