2011 Nissan Murano Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 9%of 148 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 27,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the visibility of the 2011 Nissan Murano, 9% of the 148 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,500 miles.
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.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10485963, filed 2012-11, 25,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10478201, filed 2012-10, 10,285 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10575918, filed 2014-03, 31,129 miles“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”
NHTSA complaint #10616965, filed 2014-07, 27,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10641082, filed 2014-10, 50,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11001201Apr 30, 2024WINDOW GLASS WARRANTY INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 11001194Apr 30, 2024REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 11001191Apr 30, 2024WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10242057Aug 1, 2023CONVERTIBLE TOP PARTS SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10232658Feb 27, 2023REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10232656Feb 27, 2023WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10192727Jan 28, 2016SERVICE INFORMATION The purpose of this bulletin is to give Nissan dealers guidelines to help determine if windshield breakage is covered under warranty or is the customer?s…
- 10192677Nov 16, 2015SERVICE INFORMATION Windshield "foreign material" that is on the surface of the glass in some cases can be cleaned off with a very particular type and grade of steel wool. * Most…
- 10192358Apr 30, 2014IF YOU CONFIRM The skylight glass, when opening the soft top, comes in contact with the rear seat?s headrests (for example, see Figure 1). - The soft top may not open any further…
- 10047059Aug 27, 2012Nissan: rain sensors may operate, intermittently or unexpectedly, when exhaust gas, moisture, fingerprints, dirt, or insects are near or around rain sensors. No models or model…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 4% |
| 2022 | 1 | 17% |
| 2021 | 1 | 6% |
| 2020 | 4 | 8% |
| 2019 | 3 | 7% |
| 2018 | 7 | 6% |
| 2017 | 10 | 9% |
| 2016 | 9 | 8% |
| 2015 | 12 | 6% |
| 2014 | 21 | 14% |
| 2013 | 13 | 18% |
| 2012 | 19 | 14% |
| 2011 | 14 | 9% |
| 2010 | 9 | 5% |
| 2009 | 16 | 3% |
| 2007 | 75 | 11% |
| 2006 | 179 | 22% |
| 2005 | 142 | 14% |
| 2004 | 133 | 20% |
| 2003 | 44 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2011 Nissan Murano
39 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
37 complaintsOther or unknown
23 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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