2011 Nissan Murano Nissan Murano 2011

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2011 Nissan Murano repairs by problem area

Engine (23%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (23%)

Brakes and Traction Control (1%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)

Other (5%)

Chart based on 82 repairs.
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2011 Nissan Murano engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (12%)

$500 - $999 (24%)

$100 - $499 (24%)

< $100 (41%)

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Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Nissan Murano 4dr SUV

turbocharged 187hp 2.5L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

18600 mi Engine oil was leaking from the oil pan. They said they had to seal again the oil pan but they replaced the pan too. Several cars had the same problem. 
39060 mi Engine oil was leaking from the oil pan. They said they had to seal again the oil pan but they replaced the pan too. This is the second time the same defect occurred. 
46100 mi some exhaust sensor made the engine light/indicator come on in the dashboard 
52700 mi The engine trembled after start up for 1-2 minutes in cold weather, under 0 degree Celsius. 
83080 mi

$140
The plugs relay had to be changed because when the diesel engine was cold, it worked unevenly for a couple of minutes. 
94200 mi

$1000
Accessory belt kit replacement. The tensioner, the belt and the 2 roller bearings. They made a squeaking noise. 

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2011 Nissan Murano 4dr SUV

260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD

92500 mi

US $950
Motor mount on front replaced 

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2011 Nissan Murano 4dr SUV

260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD

82000 mi Broken exhaust flange. Replace and reweld 
88000 mi

US $500
replace catalytic converter and attached flat pipe 
102000 mi

US $650
Flange rusted through, ended up needing to replace Flange and muffler. Good old Michigan salty roads. 
82000 mi

US $400
P0101 error code. After MAF and PCV replacement, still the same problem. 
94860 mi

C $450
air leak in vapor canister vent valve replaced 
135160 mi

C $250
Murano was hesitating from a stop for approx. 3 sec before the gas kicked in and accelerated. The problem was the Intake air cleaner duct hose was split in various positions and to much air was getting in and causing the hesitation. 
11000 mi smell of antifreeze when idiling, dealer couldn't replicate problem. It is still going on. 
44200 mi Coolant smell again, pressure tested system, placed dye in coolant system to look for leaks. Still no problem found 
58500 mi Continued coolant smell, dealer unable to find problem. Told them they need to drive it, they did, and documented coolant smell, still unable to find problem. 
49060 mi

C $1000
Pipe to catalytic converter rusted though and of course it requires replacement of the converter as well as it is all one unit. Thanks Nissan for engineering a system that requires me to replace and spend more than I should have to. 
58280 mi

C $600
replace exhaust system 
37000 mi Fuel sensor 

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2011 Nissan Murano Engine Problems

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