2011 Nissan Murano Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 5%of 148 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 94,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the engine of the 2011 Nissan Murano, 5% of the 148 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,000 miles. 1 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.
“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, filed 2020-01, 138,005 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“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”
NHTSA complaint #10807983, filed 2015-12, 53,000 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10836275, filed 2016-02, 79,500 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10817021, filed 2015-12, 94,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 20% |
| 2024 | 1 | 20% |
| 2021 | 1 | 6% |
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 5 | 4% |
| 2017 | 5 | 5% |
| 2016 | 11 | 10% |
| 2015 | 18 | 9% |
| 2014 | 7 | 5% |
| 2013 | 5 | 7% |
| 2012 | 13 | 10% |
| 2011 | 7 | 5% |
| 2010 | 8 | 4% |
| 2009 | 33 | 5% |
| 2007 | 63 | 9% |
| 2006 | 24 | 3% |
| 2005 | 27 | 3% |
| 2004 | 44 | 6% |
| 2003 | 45 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2011 Nissan Murano
39 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
37 complaintsOther or unknown
23 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsElectronic 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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