YearToAvoid

2009 Nissan Murano Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 275 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2009 Nissan Murano, 43% of all 635 complaints for this model year. That is the highest brake complaint count among 21 Murano model years. These complaints report 15 crashes and 10 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 88,000 miles.

Brakes complaints
275
43% of 635
Crashes reported
15
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
10
Median mileage
88,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2009 Nissan Murano brake complaints were filed

First complaint May 17, 2009, latest Jun 23, 2026.

2009 Nissan Murano brakes complaints: complaints filed per quarter402009 Q22013 Q12015 Q42017 Q22018 Q42020 Q32022 Q42026 Q2
275 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2009 Q2 to 2026 Q2; peak 2017 Q4 (40).

Brakes recalls for the 2009 Nissan Murano

  1. NHTSA 18V916000Dec 19, 2018Brakes86,265 vehicles

    Service brakes, hydraulic: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 not close properly.

    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.

    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.

Brakes complaints by Murano model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200517 (2%)
  2. 200615 (2%)
  3. 200725 (4%)
  4. 20080 (0%)
  5. 2009275 (43%)
  6. 201056 (29%)
  7. 201141 (28%)
  8. 201213 (10%)
  9. 20132 (3%)
  10. 20146 (4%)
  11. 201530 (15%)
  12. 201616 (15%)
  13. 201718 (17%)
  14. 201829 (26%)
  15. 20196 (14%)
  16. 20204 (9%)
  17. 20210 (0%)
  18. 20220 (0%)
  19. 20233 (38%)
  20. 20241 (20%)
  21. 20252 (9%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Nissan Murano have brake problems?
NHTSA has 275 owner complaints about the brake in the 2009 Nissan Murano, 43% of all complaints for this model year, including 15 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 88,000 miles.
Which Nissan Murano year has the most brake complaints?
The 2009 Nissan Murano has the most brake complaints (275), compared with 275 for the 2009.
Is there a brake recall for the 2009 Nissan Murano?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Nissan Murano concerns the brake: 18V916000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.