2011 Nissan Murano: Power Train complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 37 owner complaints for the 2011 Nissan Murano that list the power train component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
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 approximately $7,000. the rebuilt trans…”
- 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 defect that could result in injury. we k…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11558840 (filed 12/06/2023): “The contact owns a 2011 nissan murano. the contact stated that after starting the vehicle and shifting into drive(d), the transmission made an abnormal sound, and the vehicle shook before moving forward. the contact stated that the failure was intermittent but had become a recurring failure. additio…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
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
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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