2011 Nissan Murano problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: What gas mileage does the 2011 Nissan Murano get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2011 Nissan Murano at about 20 mpg combined (18 city / 23 highway).

Q: How much is a 2011 Nissan Murano worth?

Comparable 2011 Nissan Murano listings run roughly $14,200–$21,000, typically around $17,704 (from 567 vehicles).

2011 Nissan Murano at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Owner complaints148

Overall safety4 / 5 ★

Combined20 mpg

Typical price$17,704

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2011 Nissan Murano recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2011 Nissan Murano.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2011 Nissan Murano common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 148 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Power Train

Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

Suspension

Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.

Air Bags

Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

Structure

Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.

Seats

Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

Wheels

Inspect wheels for bends, cracks and curb rash, and feel for vibration at highway speed.

2011 Nissan Murano safety ratings

Overall★★★★★

Frontal crash★★★★★

Side crash★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2011 Nissan Murano SUV AWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2011 Nissan Murano MPG & running costs

Combined20 mpg

City18 mpg

Highway23 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$3,400

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2011 Nissan Murano worth?

Low

$14,200

Typical price

$17,704

High

$21,000

From 567 comparable 2011 Nissan Murano listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2011 Nissan Murano costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$17,000

Depreciation (5 yrs)$11,450

Total$28,450

Per mile$0.38

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($17,704) with the same model 5 model-years older ($6,231), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.