2011 Nissan Murano power train problems
37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2011 Nissan Murano — 25% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“In July 2023, at 55,496 miles on the odometer, the original CVT transmission failed and was replaced at Port City Nissan (120 Spaulding Tpke N, Portsmouth, NH 03801), an authorized Nissan dealership, with a Nissan-supplied rebuilt CVT transmission at a cost of approximately $7,000. The rebuilt…”
filed Apr 2, 2026
“35 complaints on the CVT transmission failing for the 2011 Nissan Murano, which could be a major safety issue while driving. We experienced 3 episodes and have not heard back from Nissan nor the NHTSA on recalling this car and having Nissan repair their known defect that could result in injury. We…”
filed Feb 22, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Murano years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Murano | 4 | 19% |
| 2020 Murano | 4 | 9% |
| 2018 Murano | 5 | 4% |
| 2017 Murano | 14 | 13% |
| 2016 Murano | 15 | 14% |
| 2015 Murano | 52 | 26% |
| 2014 Murano | 31 | 22% |
| 2013 Murano | 13 | 18% |
| 2012 Murano | 30 | 22% |
| 2010 Murano | 40 | 21% |
| 2009 Murano | 69 | 11% |
| 2007 Murano | 63 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 Nissan Murano
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.