2009 Nissan Murano reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2009 Nissan Murano — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 803
- 93 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- SERVICE BRAKES
- 253 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 1
- see below
- Reported harm
- 34 reported crashes · 36 injuries · 7 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#563
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Nissan median
+581
median 222 across 220 Nissan records
Vs 2007-2011
+544
median 260 complaints in 736 records
Top component share
32%
Service Brakes: 253 complaints
What owners report fails — 2009 Nissan Murano
- SERVICE BRAKES 253
- AIR BAGS 89
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 81
- POWER TRAIN 63
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 40
1 recall on record for the 2009 Nissan Murano
- NHTSA 18V916000 · 2019 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACT If the valves do not properly close, additional brake pedal travel may be required to stop the vehicle, increasing the r
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2009 Nissan Murano units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2009 Nissan Murano reliable?
NHTSA has 803 consumer complaints on record for the 2009 Nissan Murano and 1 recall. The most-reported problem area is service brakes (253 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2009 Nissan Murano units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Nissan Murano?
Owners most often report problems with: service brakes (253), air bags (89), electrical system (81), power train (63). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2009 Nissan Murano?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.