2011 Nissan Murano: Brake failure
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2011 Murano report: brake failure. CarComplaints.com lists 6 owner complaints, average mileage 64,050 miles.
NHTSA has 39 owner complaints for the 2011 Murano in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11546755 (filed 09/27/2023): “2011 nissan murano, while pulling into a parking area the left rear (drivers side) wheel collapsed. fortunately this happened at a very low speed, (under 10 mph). upon inspection it was discovered that the lower control strut had rotted out and separated from …”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11478855 (filed 08/11/2022): “The contact's husband owns a 2011 nissan murano. the contact stated that while driving up an incline at approximately 35 degrees and making a sharp left turn, the vehicle failed to accelerate. the contact then stated that he attempted to apply more pressure bu…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: replace master cylinder (4 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Pads and rotors are a common DIY job with hand tools and a jack; ABS/hydraulic faults need a scan tool. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $1,670 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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Sources
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