2009 Nissan Murano Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 34about this part
- Share
- 5%of 635 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 34 complaints about the steering of the 2009 Nissan Murano, 5% of the 635 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,500 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Stering wheel lock actuator its not working dont let my car start this part its so expensive should be a recall regarding this problem I was is chicago 90 degres with my 2 daughters and my wife and my car doesn't start my A/C only can run for a few minutes before the battery is gone , how can be posible that this part can make the car and my family standing on the sun in summer time snissan should be responsible to fix this problem”
NHTSA complaint #11233266, filed 2019-07, 100,000 miles“Takata recall .... My passenger airbag light has been on for about 3 yrs. Now and when it has been hooked up to a computer results always come back the same... Error in airbag. Now I've contacted Nissan and they are telling me that even though I may have a takata airbag my VIN # is not on the recall list so therefore they cannot do anything about the problem. I would have to pay out of my own pocket to have it fixed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10863293, filed 2016-05, 36,000 miles“Upon exiting my driveway the steering wheel tilt/telescopic mechanism began to grind and the steering wheel ratcheted lower & lower onto my legs. Presenting a difficult driving position and making ingress & egress to & from the vehicle difficult. I am aware of a service bulletin on this problem from Nissan ntb-09-073”
NHTSA complaint #10545182, filed 2013-09, 66,000 miles“I have replaced the power steering pump it is brand new and it is still very tight and hard to turn it acts like the pump is out but when I put fluid in it it loosens up for about 10 minutes and goes right back to being hard to drive.”
NHTSA complaint #10968840, filed 2017-03, 185,000 miles“As I was driving the steering wheel was sqeezing my stomach and going up and down with no control, luckily I was driving 35 MPH and was able to pull over to avoid a accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10703274, filed 2015-04, 69,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10243708Sep 21, 2023DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of…
- 10232652Feb 22, 2023DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of…
- 10192597Jul 6, 2015SERVICE INFORMATION When servicing run flat tires or low profile tires: - Special equipment and procedures are required to avoid damage. - Specifically, Tire Pressure Monitor…
- 10192346Apr 7, 2014SERVICE INFORMATION When diagnosing possible power steering gear (rack and pinion steering rack, or steering rack) leak issues, it may appear the steering rack is leaking when…
- 10192217Jul 23, 2013If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and…
- 10192216Jul 23, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item…
- 10030573Aug 7, 2009Nissan: the steering column power adjustment (tilt or telescope) does not work or makes abnormal noise when operating the switch.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 | 10% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 5 | 5% |
| 2016 | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 | 6 | 3% |
| 2014 | 23 | 16% |
| 2013 | 11 | 15% |
| 2012 | 5 | 4% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 6 | 3% |
| 2009 | 34 | 5% |
| 2008 | 1 | 20% |
| 2007 | 42 | 6% |
| 2006 | 38 | 5% |
| 2005 | 14 | 1% |
| 2004 | 26 | 4% |
| 2003 | 17 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2009 Nissan Murano
269 complaintsAir bags
91 complaintsElectrical system
83 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
69 complaintsOther or unknown
42 complaintsEngine
33 complaintsBody and structure
29 complaintsWheels
21 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaintsFuel system
15 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Nissan Murano
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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