2011 Nissan Murano: Transmission failure
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2011 Murano report: transmission failure. CarComplaints.com lists 12 owner complaints, average mileage 75,850 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: replaced transmission (6 reports) replace transmission (2 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 $4,080 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
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Sources
Estimated repair cost: transmission replacement (automatic or CVT, remanufactured unit)
Average shop cost
$835
Range $400–$1,390 (labor)
4.0–10.0 h × $100–$139/h estimated shop labor rate
Parts not included.
Average mobile mechanic cost
$1,255
Range $600–$2,085 (labor)
Shop labor × 1.5 (mobile convenience premium)
Parts not included.
Estimates only, not a quote. Actual prices vary by vehicle, shop and location. See the estimate for your city → · About this repair and its cost
Same repair on other models: 2013 Chevrolet Cruze: Transmission went out · 2015 Jeep Cherokee: Transmission failure check engine light on · 2016 Subaru Forester: Transmission failure · 2018 Nissan Sentra: CVT failure · 2019 Nissan Pathfinder: Check engine light came on transmission failure · 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe: Transmission failure
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