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2009 Nissan Murano
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- Owner complaints
- 635
- Received Feb 2008 to Jun 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines85 complaints · 13% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up70 complaints · 11% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Airbag warning light stays on47 complaints · 7.4% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #18V916000Nissan 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.
- Recall #09V393000Nissan 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, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, washington d.c., west virginia and wisconsin. The material in the nut used to secure the sensor-transmitter of the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) may corrode and potentially crack in areas with heavy concentrations of road salt. If this occurs, the nut may come out of the sensor-transmitter and the TPMS lamp will illuminate.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 24 crashes, 4 fires, 26 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Engine & powertrain
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Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
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Other
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Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2010 | 22 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 24 |
| 2013 | 30 |
| 2014 | 51 |
| 2015 | 46 |
| 2016 | 54 |
| 2017 | 131 |
| 2018 | 99 |
| 2019 | 48 |
| 2020 | 26 |
| 2021 | 21 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 15 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 2 |
| Total | 635 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines | 85 | 13% | – | |
| Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up | 70 | 11% | – | NHTSA recall #18V916000 |
| Airbag warning light stays on | 47 | 7.4% | – | NHTSA recall #08V521000 |
| Rear door latch fails to open or close | 33 | 5.2% | – | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 31 | 4.9% | – | |
| Frame rusts and corrodes through | 23 | 3.6% | – | |
| Brake booster fails, leaving stiff pedal | 21 | 3.3% | – | |
| Brake master cylinder leaks fluid and fails | 17 | 2.7% | – | |
| Brakes fail intermittently or repeatedly | 15 | 2.4% | – | |
| Glass shatters or cracks without impact | 14 | 2.2% | – | |
| Ignition key sticks or will not turn | 11 | 1.7% | – | |
| TPMS valve stems break or leak | 11 | 1.7% | – | NHTSA recall #09V393000 |
| CVT transmission fails or loses power | 10 | 1.6% | – | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 9 | 1.4% | – | NHTSA recall #08V066000 |
| Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly | 9 | 1.4% | – | |
| Battery drains and dies when parked | 9 | 1.4% | – | |
| Engine stalls and loses power while driving | 8 | 1.3% | – | |
| Head gasket leaks coolant into engine | 8 | 1.3% | – | |
| Automatic emergency braking applies without reason | 8 | 1.3% | – | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 7 | 1.1% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #18V916000December 19, 201886,265 vehicles affected
service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
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.
If the valves do not properly close, additional brake pedal travel may be required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. The recall began February 7, 2019. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
NHTSA recall #09V393000October 5, 2009143,223 vehicles affected
tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
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, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, washington d.c., west virginia and wisconsin. The material in the nut used to secure the sensor-transmitter of the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) may corrode and potentially crack in areas with heavy concentrations of road salt. If this occurs, the nut may come out of the sensor-transmitter and the TPMS lamp will illuminate.
If the TPMS lamp is disregarded and the vehicle continues to be driven in this condition, the tire will quickly lose air pressure at a consistent rate resulting in a flat tire increasing the risk of a crash.
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 Nissan at 1-800-647-7261 and Infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.
NHTSA recall #08V521000October 7, 2008204,361 vehicles affected
air bags; electrical system: software
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 passenger vehicles equipped with continental automotive systems' occupant classification system (ocs) control units. A varistor in the ocs control unit located in the passenger seat cushion may have been manufactured out of specification. Under certain conditions, this could cause an interruption of signal between the ocs and the air bag control unit (acu).
This could result in the passenger air bag being suppressed which could fail to provide adequate protection in the event of a crash.
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 replaced with a new one manufactured to specification. The recall began on november 4, 2008. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or Infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.
NHTSA recall #08V066000February 12, 200816,365 vehicles affected
air bags
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 operate as designed if the vehicle battery becomes significantly discharged.
This could result in the passenger air bag not inflating in a crash in which it was designed to do so, and increasing the risk of injury.
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.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2009 Nissan Murano.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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