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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2011 Nissan Murano Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
37about this part
Share
25%of 148 total for the year
Median mileage
90,000miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 37 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2011 Nissan Murano, 25% of the 148 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

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

“We purchased the vehicle for my so and the transmission is slipping. Took it to the dealer and they said there is no warranty to cover it. We just found out the vehicle was eligible for an extended warranty, however it's exceeded the 120,000 mile dealer warranty. We're wanting to know if this problem was recalled by Nissan because it is not safe for him to drive it.”

NHTSA complaint #11403218, filed 2021-03, 136,000 miles

“Cvt transmission started making noises at 90k on daughter s 2011 Nissan Murano. This should be a recall Nissan is scamming everyone with all these 5k shop repair bills. Nissan ya can go to hell and will never buy another one. I will also go trade my gtr. I would drive chevy cruz or civic before I buy another Nissan. Oh this was our 29th Nissan between my wife,kids and I”

NHTSA complaint #11193148, filed 2019-04, 90,000 miles

“With only 91000 miles, my 2011 Murano is diagnosed with a bad transmission. Previous years models up to 2010 were all extended to 10 years/120000 miles warranty for the transmission, but that was ended for the 2011 year and nobody knows why. Nissan knows of the defects with their transmissions, but refuses to acknowledge it. This repair will cost me close to $5000 when all is said and done.”

NHTSA complaint #11112312, filed 2018-07, 91,000 miles

“After the transmission has warmed up, if I come to a stop, the car will not accelerate for the first 15 sec regardless of how hard I push the accelerator or number of times I push on the accelerator. When it does finally go, I take off way too fast-likely due to laying on the accelerator wanting my car to go. This problems is dangerous. I have had it happen at stop signs, city lights, and highway exit ramps.”

NHTSA complaint #11051688, filed 2017-12, 77,000 miles

“Transmission failed at a high rate of speed while driving on a public road. There was no indication of transmission issues with my vehicle. Matter of fact I just had my car serviced on july 13,2018, at nalley Nissan of atlanta and the mil-point inspection which includes checking the transmission pass all systems in the green. This will be the third transmission on the vehicle including the original transmission in 6 years and only 122000 miles.”

NHTSA complaint #11118093, filed 2018-08, 122,000 miles

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025624%
2024120%
202048%
201854%
20171413%
20161514%
20155326%
20143121%
20131318%
20123022%
20113725%
20104021%
20096911%
2008360%
2007639%
2006435%
2005566%
200414321%
200326533%

Other parts of the 2011 Nissan Murano

Brakes
39 complaintsOther or unknown
23 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsEngine
7 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology