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2009 Nissan Murano Recalls, Complaints & Specs

4 safety recalls list the 2009 Nissan Murano, and owners have filed 635 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

4
safety recalls
635
owner complaints to NHTSA
24 / 4
complaints citing a crash / fire
20
MPG combined (EPA)

4 safety recalls for the 2009 Nissan Murano

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module

    NHTSA 18V916000 Reported 86,265 vehicles potentially affected Nissan North America, Inc.

    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.

    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…

  2. Pressure monitoring and regulating systems (tires)

    NHTSA 09V393000 Reported 143,223 vehicles potentially affected NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    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…

    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…

  3. Software (electrical system) and air bags

    NHTSA 08V521000 Reported 204,361 vehicles potentially affected NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    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…

    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…

  4. Air bags

    NHTSA 08V066000 Reported 16,365 vehicles potentially affected NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    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.

    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.

635 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2009 Nissan Murano have filed 635 complaints with NHTSA; 24 describe a crash and 4 describe a fire. Reports cite 26 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 86,097 miles. Complaints peaked in 2017 with 131 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“The contact owned a 2009 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that several years ago, the vehicle was stolen, and the contact was informed that the vehicle was involved in a crash and that the air bags s”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 23, 2026 · Air bags

“I was going 35 MPH, normal operation speed and there was no extreme weather or road conditions. I slowed down to get into the center turn lane ended up coming to a complete stop due to on coming traff”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 21, 2026 · Vehicle speed control

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2009 Nissan Murano (Murano AWD, Murano FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined20 mpg
City / Highway18 / 23
FuelPremium
EPA classSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Engine6 cyl, 3.5 L
TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)

Compare Nissan Murano model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Nissan Murano model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2003 Nissan Murano6800
2004 Nissan Murano4678
2005 Nissan Murano6987
2006 Nissan Murano4803
2007 Nissan Murano2676
2008 Nissan Murano15
2009 Nissan Murano4635
2010 Nissan Murano0193
2011 Nissan Murano0148
2012 Nissan Murano1135
2013 Nissan Murano174
2014 Nissan Murano1145
2015 Nissan Murano5204
2016 Nissan Murano5107
2017 Nissan Murano3107
2018 Nissan Murano2113
2019 Nissan Murano143
2020 Nissan Murano244
2021 Nissan Murano016
2022 Nissan Murano06
2023 Nissan Murano08
2024 Nissan Murano15
2025 Nissan Murano222
2026 Nissan Murano04

Checking a specific 2009 Nissan Murano

How do I know if my 2009 Nissan Murano has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 2009 Nissan Murano; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Nissan dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 08V066000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Nissan models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.