2009 Nissan Murano Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 29about this part
- Share
- 5%of 635 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the body and structure of the 2009 Nissan Murano, 5% of the 635 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When traveling down the road you can hear a very audible squeak and clunk coming from the passenger rear of the vehicle. After arriving home I pulled into the garage to determine the location of the noise, I placed a jack under the rear door on the pinch weld and raise the wheel off the ground and removed the tire. Upon further inspection I noticed the the right rear subframe which connects to the rear frame of the vehicle was completely rusted from top to bottom with only a fraction of the metal remaining around the bushing. …”
NHTSA complaint #11389368, filed 2021-01, 160,000 miles“My college age daughter was driving home from college and heard a noise under the car. It is a miracle she made the 4 hour drive without a serious accident. We immediately had the car inspected by a local garage with an excellent reputation. They called me back to the repair bay and told me the main rear subframe or 'rear cradle' had rusted completely in half. The car has 111,000 miles in it and has been well maintained. The engine and interior are in perfect condition and should provide many more years of service. …”
NHTSA complaint #11164289, filed 2018-12, 111,000 miles“The sunroof in my 2009 Nissan Murano le stopped working (wouldn't open) just 3 weeks after taking delivery. Neither the dealer or Nissan customer care could tell when a replacement part will become available. It is in back order and for the past 2.5 weeks the status of the information is the same I.e. No projected date of getting the part.”
NHTSA complaint #10228600, filed 2008-05, 1,250 miles“Driving on a two lane road at 45 MPH when the vehicle two cars in front of me slowed down to make a turn. When I tried to decelerate I completely lost control of my car and it swerved into the oncoming lane which was fortunately empty at the time. It felt as if I was driving on ice with the entire back end moving sideways. I was only 2 miles from home and upon pulling in my driveway I examined the rear end of my car. The welds broke on the rear sub-frame and the car was no longer connected to the frame.”
NHTSA complaint #10893951, filed 2016-08, 90,000 miles“The power liftgate latch mechanism does not latch fully after 3 or 4 uses until the negative battery terminal is removed and put back on. Then it works properly for a few times, ultimately not latching completely again and completely disabling use of the liftgate. I brought vehicle to Nissan dealership where I was informed that the mechanism is faulty and posses a safety issue when liftgate doesn't secure itself. This is an ongoing issue and cannot put things or my dog in the back of vehicle due to the risk of it opening while driving.”
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Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 13% |
| 2022 | 1 | 17% |
| 2021 | 1 | 6% |
| 2020 | 2 | 4% |
| 2019 | 2 | 5% |
| 2018 | 3 | 3% |
| 2017 | 5 | 5% |
| 2016 | 11 | 10% |
| 2015 | 7 | 3% |
| 2014 | 10 | 7% |
| 2013 | 5 | 7% |
| 2012 | 6 | 4% |
| 2011 | 13 | 9% |
| 2010 | 16 | 8% |
| 2009 | 29 | 5% |
| 2008 | 1 | 20% |
| 2007 | 69 | 10% |
| 2006 | 21 | 3% |
| 2005 | 35 | 4% |
| 2004 | 29 | 4% |
| 2003 | 21 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2009 Nissan Murano
269 complaintsAir bags
91 complaintsElectrical system
83 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
69 complaintsOther or unknown
42 complaintsSteering
34 complaintsEngine
33 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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