2011 Nissan Murano: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed May 25, 2021 · Brakes · GA

Car started running rough, sluggish on going from still at stop to not wanting to go when acceleration should happen. Then ABS light came on, followed by all the trouble lights on other side of panel. Car would only go about 5 mph. I turned car around and headed home, but it wasn't a smooth ride. I got up to about 45, but it still seemed sluggish and braking was stiff. This happened 2 years ago. Dealer said no recall for 2011, but previous and following years did have recall for this. About 2 weeks after we went to dealer and started a conversation with Nissan corporate, the car stopped having the problem and was fine fir 2vyears until now.

Filed Nov 24, 2020 · Brakes · 125,000 miles · LA

The ABS actuator has been under recall by nissan for certain models. After contacting nissan customer service they have determined due to the mileage of the vehicle this safety defect is not covered under the recall.

Filed Feb 25, 2020 · Brakes · 120,800 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan murano. The contact stated that while pressing the brake pedal the vehicle would not immediately stop. The brake pedal had extended to the floor and the stopping distance was extend. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced both the front and rear brakes, ABS module and master cylinder but the failures continued to occur. The manufacturer and local dealer (unknown) was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 120,800.

Filed Jan 13, 2020 · Brakes · 100,000 miles · MN

I was exiting the highway when a car abruptly pulled in front of me and I had step on the brakes with great force to stop in time without crashing. Immediately afterwards when I had to use the brakes again at a red light, I had to push down the brake pedal almost all the way down to the floor to stop the car. The brakes felt spongey and provided almost no resistance to my foot as I pressed down. The issue persisted for a few days before I took it to a local mechanic. They tried several of the standard fixes when this type of brake issue arises, including going as far as to replace the master cylinder, which did not fix the issue. The brake issue only was resolved once they put the car in the air, accelerated, and pumped the brakes multiple times which eventually, somehow brought the brakes back to normal capacity. The mechanic says he has seen this issue in many nissan muranos and he speculates that the these models have a faulty ABS sensor module which causes the brakes to lock up if used too hard. I've had this issue 3 times in the last 2 years, this was the first time the brakes had stayed unusable for several days, posing a major safety issue. I've read online on many websites and have read this same issue being had by other 2011 nissan murano owners. The ABS sensor module can cost up to $2,000 just for the part itself. With so many complaints, nissan should issue a recall to repair this major safety issue before someone's brakes go out on the highway and cause a loss of life.

Filed Aug 13, 2019 · Brakes · 65,000 miles · AL

Intermittent problem while driving when depressing the brake pedal it will go all the way to the floor and produce very little braking ability. On several occasions evasive action had to be taken to avoid collision. Has occurred while driving in stop and go traffic as well as on a highway. The problem appears to correct its self after vehicle is parked for a period of time. No warning lights or service indicator lights/ codes present. This problem has occurred sporadically absent of any fore warning and presents the possibility of accidental collision. This same condition has been reported in the same model over several manufacture years and although indications are the the same ABS control module has been found to be at issue only the 2009 year was issued a service recall.

Filed Jul 9, 2019 · Brakes · 85,000 miles · MN

As I was driving on the highway and tried using my brakes I continually had to depress my brake pedal all the way to the floor to get them to start working. Once I reached stop and go traffic on the highway I continued to have this problem where tapping or using the brake pedal as normal did not slow my car down and I had to keep pushing it to the floor in order to keep from running into the car in front of me. I brought this to my normal mechanic who drained brake fluid, checked pads, and tested all calipers which did not fix the problem. They felt it was the ABS actuator that was the problem and recommended I go to a dealership. At the dealership I relayed this information and they began looking at the car. Their diagnosis is that the actuator allowed air in the brake line and that air kept my brakes from working. Seems like a common problem among nissan murano's.

Filed Jul 3, 2019 · Brakes · 82,000 miles · FL

While attempting to stop from an approximate 30 miles per hour speed, the brake petal travelled nearly all the way to the floor board. The vehicle did eventually slow to a stop but not until I nearly struck the car in front of me. After that, the problem was intermittent. I brought the car to my mechanic who checked the master cylinder and determined the the problem was a defective ABS control module. I have seen recalls for defective ABS on murano model years up to 2009 and then again after 2015. However, my 2011 model year falls in the "recall gap" and is not covered. Although ABS problems for the 2011 murano are documented on multiple internet websites, nissan has not issued an additional recall covering the other model years such as mine. So the expensive repair costs and responsibility for accidents and injuries fall upon the unsuspecting owners of the defective vehicles. Nissan should immediately issue a recall and get the dangerous condition repaired before others find themselves without the ability to safely stop their cars.

Filed Oct 15, 2018 · Brakes · 115,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan murano. While driving 65 MPH, the brake pedal had to be depressed all the way to the floorboard in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to walser nissan burnsville (14750 buck hill rd, burnsville, mn 55306, 612‑395‑4999) where it was diagnosed that the ABS actuator failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, opened a case, and advised the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

Filed Sep 11, 2018 · Driver assistance · 97,000 miles · FL

While driving on 95, break pedal went to floor after hitting a bump and breaking hard. After doing research, I learned that the ABS module was the cause, and had been included in a recall for the 2009 model year. Noting that the failing part number for the 2009 year was "47660 1sw0a" and found to be identical to the 2011 year. My vehicle has about 97k miles. Why is the recall limited to the 2009 and not including the 2011?

Filed Jul 6, 2018 · Brakes · 75,000 miles · NC

When the vehicle is in motion on city streets, the brake pedal goes to the floor when trying to stop. The vehicle can stop but with a fraction of the braking ability. The pedal continues to push all the way to the floor even when pumping the pedal. It corrects on its own after an hour or so. 4 occasions occurred after hitting a bump. 1 occasion occurred when the ABS engaged after hitting a patch of ice. The master cylinder has been replaced (I saved the old one) and the brake pads have been replaced and the problem continues. It has only occurred about 5 times over a span of about 1year so it is very difficult to intentionally repeat and diagnose. Internet research points to a possible sticking ABS modulator valve. *tt

Filed Aug 17, 2017 · Brakes · 68,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan murano. While driving approximately 30 MPH over a speed bump, the brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer who stated that the ABS actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Mar 16, 2017 · Brakes · 39,400 miles · VA

While driving on a city street toward an intersection to make a right turn, I ran over a bump (manhole cover/pot hole) and my brakes "went soft". When I tried to apply the brakes, there was no pressure (resistance) and the pedal went to the floor. Fortunately, I was driving at a low rate of speed and was eventually able to stop after a much longer distance than usual or safe. (it was like a 'rolling stop'.) I was informed by a service technician that I should replace the ABS control module (very expensive). Fortunately, I did not collide with another vehicle or object.