Model year record

2009 Nissan Murano

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 815 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V916000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
86,265
Reported to NHTSA
2018-12-19
Owners notified
2019-02-07

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

If the valves do not properly close, additional brake pedal travel may be required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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 recall began February 7, 2019. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

Recall campaignNHTSA 09V393000

Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems

Component
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
143,223
Reported to NHTSA
2009-10-05
Owners notified
2009-11-09

Defect description

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 VIRGINIA AND WISCONSIN. THE MATERIAL IN THE NUT USED TO SECURE THE SENSOR-TRANSMITTER OF THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) MAY CORRODE AND POTENTIALLY CRACK IN AREAS WITH HEAVY CONCENTRATIONS OF ROAD SALT. IF THIS OCCURS, THE NUT MAY COME OUT OF THE SENSOR-TRANSMITTER AND THE TPMS LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE.

Safety risk

IF THE TPMS LAMP IS DISREGARDED AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO BE DRIVEN IN THIS CONDITION, THE TIRE WILL QUICKLY LOSE AIR PRESSURE AT A CONSISTENT RATE RESULTING IN A FLAT TIRE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer 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 1-800-647-7261 AND INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.

Recall campaignNHTSA 08V521000

Electrical system: software

Component
Electrical system: software
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
204,361
Reported to NHTSA
2008-10-07
Owners notified
2008-11-04

Defect description

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 CONTROL UNIT LOCATED IN THE PASSENGER SEAT CUSHION MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED OUT OF SPECIFICATION. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THIS COULD CAUSE AN INTERRUPTION OF SIGNAL BETWEEN THE OCS AND THE AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT (ACU).

Safety risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN THE PASSENGER AIR BAG BEING SUPPRESSED WHICH COULD FAIL TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer 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 MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 4, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261 OR INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.

Recall campaignNHTSA 08V066000

Air bags

Component
Air bags
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
16,365
Reported to NHTSA
2008-02-12
Owners notified
2008-02-19

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN THE PASSENGER AIR BAG NOT INFLATING IN A CRASH IN WHICH IT WAS DESIGNED TO DO SO, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes25388,000 mi
Air bags9175,000 mi
Electrical system8370,795 mi
Power train6485,000 mi
Unknown or other4294,000 mi
Engine3375,431 mi
Steering3266,000 mi
Wheels2160,050 mi
Latches/locks/linkages1960,000 mi
Structure: body18102,000 mi
Vehicle speed control1786,000 mi
Suspension16150,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic1276,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system1075,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)960,000 mi
Seats658,000 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems660,050 mi
Visibility/wiper653,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly668,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling560,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline545,000 mi
Tires565,000 mi
Equipment461,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission4390 mi
Structure: frame and members4135,000 mi
Structure334,600 mi
Visibility340,000 mi
Air bags: frontal218,900 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner234,600 mi
Exterior lighting2609 mi
Seat belts2139,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: control unit/module295,000 mi
Structure: body: door267,000 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate272,652 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1114,000 mi
Electrical system: software1
Engine and engine cooling: engine1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1162,000 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility184,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.133,000 mi
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer13,500 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking1
Fuel system, other1
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch16,000 mi
Other/i am not sure1
Power train: driveline150,000 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit11,448 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)198,000 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: caliper1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar166,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion194,000 mi
Structure: body: roof and pillars11,250 mi
Traction control system11,448 mi
Tether, lower anchor (on car seat or vehicle)1
Visibility: power window devices and controls133,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer120,000 mi

The 2008 model has 116 times as many complaints as this one. The 2010 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.