The Lemon Index2009 Nissan Murano.
The 2009 Nissan Murano is better than average by owner complaints: 79 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 80, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 4 recalls, and it gets 20 mpg combined. The best Nissan Murano year is 2022.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 635 owner complaints, owners reported:
Older model year: fewer owners filed complaints back then, so treat the score as rough.
Every Nissan Murano year. 2009 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 60K to 112K miles on the car (525 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- brakes complaints mostly came at 68K–113K miles
- airbags complaints mostly came at 51K–100K miles
- electrical complaints mostly came at 45K–117K miles
Recalls 4
- brakes 2018
The valves within the ABS Hydraulic Control Units (HCU) may react with brake fluids containing specific corrosion preventative additives.
- tires 2009
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, M…
- airbags 2008
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 EQUIPPE…
Show all 4 recalls
- airbags 2008
NISSAN IS RECALLING 16,365 MY 2008 INFINITI EX35 AND MY 2009 NISSAN MURANO VEHICLES.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Nissan told dealers about
Nissan sent dealers 101 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- The steering column power adjustment (tilt or telescope) does not work or makes abnormal noise
- IF YOU CONFIRM There is a vibration or judder feeling from the rear of the vehicle; when…
- SERVICE INFORMATION When diagnosing possible power steering gear (rack and pinion steering…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedExtended braking distances2018–2023
- ClosedExtended braking distances2017–2018
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★★☆ · side ★★★★★ · rollover ★★★★☆
Fuel cost and engines
About $4000 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.5L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
The occupant sensor failed which disables the entire airbag system.
2009 Nissan Murano owner · NHTSA complaint 10456757
More owner reports
The warning light keeps coming on saying the back hatch is open which makes my automatic door locks constantly open and close. I took it to Nissan and they say the back hatch latch assembly needs to be replaced.
NHTSA complaint 10481538
2009 Nissan Murano concerns with side airbags. Consumer states that they are trying to figure out if their vehicle is included in the side airbag recall.
NHTSA complaint 10223888
Quick answers
Is the 2009 Nissan Murano reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.2× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 80; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Nissan Murano year by this measure is 2022.
What are the most common 2009 Nissan Murano problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (22%), airbags (14%) and steering (13%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2009 Nissan Murano have?
4 safety recalls (latest: brakes). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2009 Nissan Murano get?
20 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2009 Nissan Murano problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 60,000 and 112,000 miles. The middle report was at 80,300 miles, from 525 complaints.
Does the 2009 Nissan Murano have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 13% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2009 Nissan Murano cost in fuel a year?
About $4000 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2009 Nissan Murano have?
3.5L 6-cyl.
What Nissan Murano year is better than the 2009?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2022, 2021 and 2011.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works