2011 Nissan Murano: Momentary loss of acceleration upon starting from stop
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2011 Murano report: momentary loss of acceleration upon starting from stop. CarComplaints.com lists 6 owner complaints, average mileage 107,650 miles.
NHTSA has 37 owner complaints for the 2011 Murano in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11728892 (filed 04/02/2026): “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…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11573366 (filed 02/22/2024): “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 …”
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 cvt (6 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Diagnosis needs a scan tool; repair or replacement needs a lift, transmission jack and the manufacturer's fluid fill/relearn procedure. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $5,940 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
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Sources
- CarComplaints.com: Momentary loss of acceleration upon starting from stop (2011 Murano)
- NHTSA complaints API, 2011 Murano
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