Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Nissan Murano
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Nissan Murano has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 635 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #18V916000 ABS Valve May Remain Open after ABS Event NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V393000 TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V521000 OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM CONTROL UNIT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V066000 PASSENGER AIR BAG FAIL TO DEPLOY NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes 253 complaints
- Air Bags 91 complaints
- Electrical System 83 complaints
- Power Train 69 complaints
- Unknown or Other 40 complaints
- Steering 34 complaints
Of the 635 complaints on file, 24 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 635 complaints, owners report 26 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Nissan Murano faces significant reliability issues, especially with brakes and airbags, as reflected in recalls and complaints. These issues contribute to a below-average rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| service brakes | 30,000–60,000 miles | $600–$1,200 | very common |
| airbags | 40,000–70,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | common |
| electrical system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| powertrain | 60,000–100,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil change every 5,000 miles
- replace air filter annually
- coolant flush every 60,000 miles
- transmission service every 60,000 miles
- brake fluid change every 30,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- brake pedal feels soft
- airbag warning light on
- unresponsive electrical systems
- check engine light on
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Nissan Murano at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.