2011 Nissan Murano: Service Brakes complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 39 owner complaints for the 2011 Nissan Murano that list the service brakes component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
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 the frame causing the wheel to collapse.…”
- 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 but the vehicle failed to accelerate and m…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11422100 (filed 06/24/2021): “The brake pedal has suddenly become very unpredictable. sometimes when depressing it they start engaging where they normally would & sometimes you have to depress it all the way to the floor to get it to stop. my daughter informed me of the problem so i drove it to pick up pizza. when parking at the…”
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: 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
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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