2009 Nissan Murano Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2009 Nissan Murano.

20082010
Complaints
803
per 10K Sold
152.8
US Sales
52,546
Crashes
34
Fires
7
Injuries
36
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1

Worst 2009 Nissan Murano Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1253 complaints

Brakes

Avg mileage:91,354 mi
Crash-related:13
#289 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:79,821 mi
Crash-related:10
#381 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:80,148 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:3
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Nissan Murano.

Brakes
253
complaints
Crashes
13
Fires
—
Avg Miles
91,354
Airbags
89
complaints
Crashes
10
Fires
—
Avg Miles
79,821
Electrical Faults
81
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
3
Avg Miles
80,148
Transmission / Drivetrain
63
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
105,632
Engine Problems
33
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
84,716
Steering Defects
32
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,141
Wheel Issues
21
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
53,248
Latches / Locks
19
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
64,492
Body Structure
18
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
106,831
Unintended Acceleration
16
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
83,714
Suspension Failures
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
142,603
Hydraulic Brakes
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,716
Electronic Stability Control
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
92,876
Fuel System
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
73,571
Seat-Related Issues
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
71,325
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
71,675
Wipers & Visibility
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
72,447
Sunroof/Moonroof
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
103,298
Engine & Cooling
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,450
Gasoline Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
37,590
Tire Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
47,036
Other Equipment
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Frame And Members
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Recalls for 2009 Nissan Murano

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~86,265 vehicles.

18V916000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module
~86,265 affected

Nissan of North America, Inc (Nissan) is recalling certain 2009 Murano vehicles. The valves within the ABS Hydraulic Control Units (HCU) may react with brake fluids containing specific corrosion preventative additives. This reaction may cause the valves to not close properly.

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2009 Nissan Murano — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2009 Nissan Murano reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2009 Nissan Murano has 803 NHTSA complaints, 34 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Brakes with 253 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2009 Nissan Murano?
Top reported problems: Brakes (253 complaints, avg 91,354 mi); Airbags (89 complaints, avg 79,821 mi); Electrical Faults (81 complaints, avg 80,148 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2009 Nissan Murano?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 86,282 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2009 Nissan Murano?
NHTSA complaints for the 2009 Nissan Murano include 34 crash-related reports, 7 fire reports, 36 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2009 Nissan Murano have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 86,265 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2009 Nissan Murano?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (brakes) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Nissan Murano reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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