2011 Nissan Murano Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How power train ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 148 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2011 Nissan Murano overview page.
What owners report
“The vehicle hesitates when coming out of a stop as though it has lost power and then zooms forward. I believe it is the CVT…”NHTSA complaint 11437057 — filed 10/17/2021
“2011 MURANO STALLS WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP. GOES INTO LIMP MODE AND IS SUPER DANGEROUS WHEN TRYING TO TURN LEFT ACROSS TRAFFIC. NISSAN EXTENDED…”NHTSA complaint 11405984 — filed 04/01/2021
“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…”NHTSA complaint 11403218 — filed 03/16/2021
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Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2011 Nissan Murano have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2011 Nissan Murano: 37 of 148 complaints on file (25%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2011 Nissan Murano have in total?
148 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 7 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 2 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.