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 approximately $7,000. The rebuilt transmission was warranted for one year. Approximately 2.5 years and only 26,500 miles after installation, the rebuilt CVT transmission has failed again at approximately 82,000 miles. CVT transmission failure while driving presents a serious safety hazard, as the vehicle may lose power unexpectedly, particularly dangerous at highway speeds, during merges, or in intersections. Pattern of Defect: Nissan’s CVT transmissions have been the subject of widespread consumer complaints and multiple class action lawsuits across various model years. Significantly, Nissan recently updated its warranty on rebuilt CVT transmissions from one year to three years with unlimited mileage for replacements performed after July 2024. This warranty extension strongly suggests Nissan is aware of systemic premature failures in its rebuilt CVT units. The failure of a rebuilt transmission at only 26,500 miles indicates a fundamental quality control or design deficiency in the rebuilt units Nissan is supplying to dealerships. Safety Concern: Sudden CVT failure causes immediate loss of propulsion and can result in loss of vehicle control. This is particularly hazardous on highways, in heavy traffic, and during adverse weather conditions. Given the pattern of premature failure in Nissan’s rebuilt CVT units, I believe this constitutes a safety defect affecting a population of vehicles and warrants investigation. I request that the federal safety agency investigate Nissan’s rebuilt CVT transmission program and the adequacy of Nissan’s response to known premature failures.
2011 Nissan Murano: sudden loss of power
9 of the 148 complaints about the 2011 Nissan Murano describe sudden loss of power.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- typical mileage
- 67,000
- recalls
- 0
Sudden loss of power by model year
What owners say
Transmission failure. Car has been losing power, slowly getting worse with episodes of near stalling when stepping on gas from a stop. No engine warning lights . When pulling out in heavy traffic, car would nearly stall. Scary and dangerous. I finally took car to Nissan dealer where I purchased the car and they immediately diagnosed transmission failure. At that point, I had 143,209 miles after waiting 3 weeks for an appointment.
The vehicle loses power at random times. I had my mechanic take a look at it who said it was my alternator. So, I brought a brand-new alternator and had him put it on and within 2 days it did it again. So, I took it back to my mechanic who said it was the alternator and the battery. So again, I brought another alternator and now a battery. 3 days later it lost power after taking my children to school, now no one knows what is going on and why it keeps losing power.
The vehicle hesitates when coming out of a stop as though it has lost power and then zooms forward. I believe it is the CVT transmission going out. Is currently an ongoing problem.
Vehicle began to show loss of power in 2019 while attempting to accelerate entering.a highway. Vehicle also would jerk when positioned from park to reverse. Vehicle would not accelerate when coming from a complete stop. Vehicle would not accelerate when attempting to give more power, asnif it was stalled I parked the vehicle due to the fear of causing an accident.and being seriously injured.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan murano. While driving, the vehicle suddenly lost power and failed to accelerate properly. The failure also occurred while accelerating from a stop. The vehicle was taken to star nissan (40-20 172nd st, flushing, ny) where it was diagnosed that the transmission was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 67,000.
Transmission failure. Began by losing power at higher rates of speed or during acceleration. Finally gave out at a stop sign. Could not accelerate through the intersection. Could have been a very dangerous situation.
The vehicle lost power while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic lot and then to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 51,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan murano. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle lost power while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic lot and then to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 53,000.
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Related recalls
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Questions about the 2011 Nissan Murano loss of power
Is sudden loss of power a common problem on the 2011 Nissan Murano?
9 of 148 owner complaints about the 2011 Nissan Murano (6%) mention sudden loss of power. The model year with the most reports is 2003.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2011 Nissan Murano?
There are 0 recalls and 5 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2011 Nissan Murano
ABS 14Sunroof shattered 14CVT failure 13Transmission failure 13Brake failure 11Door locks 7Hesitation 7Stalling 6Airbag light 5Check engine light 5Slipping 5
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