2009 Nissan Murano Reliability
The 2009 Nissan Murano has 635 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about service brakes and air bags. Compared with other Murano model years, it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Murano's typical year.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
635
NHTSA owner complaints
4
Recall campaigns
24
Complaints citing a crash
4
Complaints citing a fire
2009 Nissan Murano complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2009 model year, filed between 2008 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 269 | 42% |
| Air bags | 91 | 14% |
| Electrical system | 83 | 13% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 69 | 11% |
| Unknown or other | 40 | 6% |
| Steering | 34 | 5% |
| Engine | 33 | 5% |
| Body structure | 29 | 5% |
2009 Nissan Murano recalls
4 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2009 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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… |
| 08V521000 | Oct 7, 2008 | 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'… |
| 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… |
| 18V916000 | Dec 19, 2018 | Service brakes — 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… |
How the 2009 compares with nearby Murano years
Verdicts come from CarWhere's year-by-year Murano analysis where it covers the year, otherwise from the years shown here.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 675 | 2 | Seats | Avoid |
| 2008 | 5 | 1 | Powertrain / transmission | Too few reports |
| 2009 (this page) | 635 | 4 | Service brakes | Avoid |
| 2010 | 193 | 0 | Service brakes | Avoid |
| 2011 | 148 | 0 | Service brakes | Caution |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
The 2009 Nissan Murano on the used market
- 22 of 214 2009 Nissan Murano listings in CarWhere's lifespan study showed 200,000 miles or more.
What to check on a used 2009 Nissan Murano
- Brakes: check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, and look at rotor and pad wear; ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
- Air bags: make sure the air bag warning light goes out after start-up and that any air bag recall was completed on this VIN.
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Transmission: test-drive from cold through every gear, feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder, and ask whether the fluid has been serviced.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 4 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
Check this exact car
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2009 Nissan Murano reliability FAQ
Is the 2009 Nissan Murano reliable?
The 2009 Nissan Murano has 635 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about service brakes and air bags. Compared with other Murano model years, it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Murano's typical year.
What are the most common 2009 Nissan Murano problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2009 Nissan Murano are service brakes (269), air bags (91), electrical system (83), powertrain / transmission (69). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2009 Nissan Murano have recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2009 Nissan Murano, including 08V066000 (air bags) and 08V521000 (air bags). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2009 Nissan Murano compare with the 2008 and 2010 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2008 has 5 complaints and 1 recall (too few reports); the 2010 has 193 complaints and 0 recalls (avoid). The 2009 has 635 complaints and 4 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2009 Nissan Murano?
Run its VIN. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015, with a free preview first and the full report at $12.99, one time. Pair it with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2009 Murano, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.