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2009 Nissan Murano Electrical System Problems

NHTSA has 84 owner complaints about electrical problems in the 2009 Nissan Murano, 13% of all 635 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest electrical complaint count among 21 Murano model years. These complaints report 2 crashes, 3 fires, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 71,425 miles.

Electrical System complaints
84
13% of 635
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
3
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
71,425 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2009 Nissan Murano electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 4, 2008, latest Feb 21, 2026.

2009 Nissan Murano electrical system complaints: complaints filed per quarter42008 Q32011 Q32013 Q22015 Q12017 Q12018 Q42020 Q32026 Q1
84 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2008 Q3 to 2026 Q1; peak 2014 Q1 (4).

Electrical System recalls for the 2009 Nissan Murano

  1. NHTSA 08V521000Oct 7, 2008Electrical System204,361 vehicles

    Electrical system:software

    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).

    Risk: This could result in the passenger air bag being suppressed which could fail to provide adequate protection in the event of a crash.

    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.

Electrical System complaints by Murano model year

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

  1. 2005104 (11%)
  2. 200627 (3%)
  3. 200755 (8%)
  4. 20081 (20%)
  5. 200984 (13%)
  6. 201022 (11%)
  7. 201111 (7%)
  8. 201213 (10%)
  9. 201313 (18%)
  10. 20148 (6%)
  11. 201523 (11%)
  12. 201611 (10%)
  13. 201718 (17%)
  14. 201823 (20%)
  15. 20193 (7%)
  16. 20202 (5%)
  17. 20213 (19%)
  18. 20222 (33%)
  19. 20232 (25%)
  20. 20240 (0%)
  21. 20257 (32%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Nissan Murano have electrical problems?
NHTSA has 84 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2009 Nissan Murano, 13% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 71,425 miles.
Which Nissan Murano year has the most electrical complaints?
The 2005 Nissan Murano has the most electrical complaints (104), compared with 84 for the 2009.
Is there a electrical recall for the 2009 Nissan Murano?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Nissan Murano concerns the electrical: 08V521000.

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.