Model year
2009 Nissan Murano
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 635 complaints for the 2009 Nissan Murano (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are SERVICE BRAKES (253), AIR BAGS (90), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (81). NHTSA lists 2 investigations. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 20 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $4,100, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2003 800 complaints
- 2004 678 complaints
- 2005 987 complaints
- 2006 803 complaints
- 2007 676 complaints
- 2009 635 complaints
- 2010 193 complaints
- 2011 148 complaints
- 2012 135 complaints
- 2013 74 complaints
- 2014 145 complaints
- 2015 204 complaints
- 2016 107 complaints
- 2017 107 complaints
- 2018 113 complaints
- 2019 43 complaints
- 2020 45 complaints
- 2021 17 complaints
- 2022 6 complaints
- 2023 8 complaints
- 2024 5 complaints
- 2025 25 complaints
- 2026 4 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
18V916000 · Dec 19, 2018
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.
09V393000 · Oct 5, 2009
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,…
08V521000 · Oct 7, 2008
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; AIR BAGS
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…
08V066000 · Feb 12, 2008
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.
Complaints
635 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 24, fire flag on 4, injury field 26, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE17002 | Extended Braking Distances · SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK; SERVICE BRAKES | May 3, 2017 | May 4, 2018 |
| EA18001 | Extended Braking Distances · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | Apr 18, 2018 | Jan 17, 2023 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murano FWD · 3.5L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 23 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| Murano AWD · 3.5L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 23 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2009 Nissan Murano at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.