MYRModel Year Report

2009 Nissan Murano

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2009 Nissan Murano
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
635
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2009

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

42% of complaints

Complaints per year

2003: 800 complaints 2003 2004: 678 complaints 2005: 987 complaints 2006: 803 complaints 2006 2007: 676 complaints 2008: 5 complaints 2009: 635 complaints 2009 635 2010: 193 complaints 2011: 148 complaints 2012: 135 complaints 2012 2013: 74 complaints 2014: 144 complaints 2015: 204 complaints 2015 2016: 107 complaints 2017: 107 complaints 2018: 113 complaints 2018 2019: 43 complaints 2020: 47 complaints 2021: 17 complaints 2021 2022: 6 complaints 2023: 8 complaints 2024: 5 complaints 2024 2025: 22 complaints 2026: 3 complaints
2003: 800 complaints 2003 2004: 678 complaints 2005: 987 complaints 2005 2006: 803 complaints 2007: 676 complaints 2007 2008: 5 complaints 2009: 635 complaints 2009 635 2010: 193 complaints 2011: 148 complaints 2011 2012: 135 complaints 2013: 74 complaints 2013 2014: 144 complaints 2015: 204 complaints 2015 2016: 107 complaints 2017: 107 complaints 2017 2018: 113 complaints 2019: 43 complaints 2019 2020: 47 complaints 2021: 17 complaints 2021 2022: 6 complaints 2023: 8 complaints 2023 2024: 5 complaints 2025: 22 complaints 2025 2026: 3 complaints
2003: 800 complaints 2003 2004: 678 complaints 2004 2005: 987 complaints 2005 2006: 803 complaints 2006 2007: 676 complaints 2007 2008: 5 complaints 2008 2009: 635 complaints 2009 635 2010: 193 complaints 2010 2011: 148 complaints 2011 2012: 135 complaints 2012 2013: 74 complaints 2013 2014: 144 complaints 2014 2015: 204 complaints 2015 2016: 107 complaints 2016 2017: 107 complaints 2017 2018: 113 complaints 2018 2019: 43 complaints 2019 2020: 47 complaints 2020 2021: 17 complaints 2021 2022: 6 complaints 2022 2023: 8 complaints 2023 2024: 5 complaints 2024 2025: 22 complaints 2025 2026: 3 complaints 2026

2009: 635 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
2003800
2004678
2005987
2006803
2007676
20085
2009635
2010193
2011148
2012135
201374
2014144
2015204
2016107
2017107
2018113
201943
202047
202117
20226
20238
20245
202522
20263

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

42% · 269 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURY
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Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Nissan Murano. While driving 40 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard. As a result, the contact collided with another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-05-21

Also filed under Air bags

Brake failure due to loss of brake pressure. As I'm driving over an uneven rough surface, I tried braking and loss brake pressure as I hit a bump. It's happened multiple times in the past as far back as 12/2014.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-15

Vehicle is currently parked at dealer with confirmed brake/wheel locking problem occurring in one wheel at time and random among 3 of the 4 wheels each time applied in mode similar to abrupt stop and in slick conditions.this braking problem did...

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-11-25

Also filed under Wheels

Air bags

14% · 92 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
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The contact owned a 2009 Nissan Murano.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-06-23

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic

Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (Foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6) your message has been sent. <> thank you. We will respond to your question as soon as possible. The details of your message are below.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-04-17

Electrical system

13% · 83 reports

Most commonly citing software and alternator/generator/regulator.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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I was involved in an accident where the other driver failed to yield and we crashed,the airbag deployed and when I came to I heard my son screaming then I tried to open driver side door and it would not open the unlock button did not work either nor...

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-04-16

Also filed under Latches/locks/linkages

Power train

11% · 70 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and transfer case (4-wheel drive).

Steering

5% · 34 reports

Most commonly citing rack and pinion and steering wheel/handle bar.

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →

  1. R
    2008-02-19Air bags08V066000 Nissan is recalling 16,365 my 2008 Infiniti EX35 and my 2009 Nissan Murano vehicles. Due to incorrect software programming, the air bag control unit (Acu) may cause the passenger air bag not to…

    Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the acu in affected vehicles. The recall began on February 19, 2008. Owners may contact Infiniti at 1-800-662-6200 or Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    2008-11-04Air bags, electrical system08V521000 Nissan is recalling 204,361 my 2007-2008 Altima, Altima Hybrid, 350Z, 350Z roadster, my 2008 Altima coupe, rogue, my 2009 Murano, and Infiniti my 2007-2008 G35 sedan, my 2008 G37 coupe and EX35…

    Remedy: Dealers will test the signal between the ocs and acu systems using a special tool to check that it is functioning as designed. If necessary, the seat cushion (Containing ocs hardware) will be…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. ▮
    2009Complaint volume 635 complaints filed for this model year.
  4. R
    2009-11-09Tires09V393000 Nissan is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Maryland…

    Remedy: The dealer will replace the TPMS nut with a new, more robust nut. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before November 9, 2009. Owners may contact…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  5. I
    2017-05-03Preliminary evaluationClosed 2018-05-04 Extended Braking Distances
  6. I
    2018-04-18Engineering analysisClosed 2023-01-17 Extended Braking Distances
  7. R
    2019-02-07Service brakes, hydraulic18V916000 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.

    Remedy: Nissan has notified owners, and dealers will flush the brake system with DOT 4 fluid. The HCU will then be tested to detect a possible stuck valve condition. If necessary, the HCU will be replaced, free of charge.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2009 Nissan Murano — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 269 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 92 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 83 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 08V066000 · Air bags
  • Recall 08V521000 · Air bags, electrical system
  • Recall 09V393000 · Tires
  • Recall 18V916000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2009 Nissan Murano reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2009 Nissan Murano is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Nissan Murano?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 42% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2009 Nissan Murano have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.