2009 Nissan Murano Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 2%of 635 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 150,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the suspension of the 2009 Nissan Murano, 2% of the 635 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 150,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Just purchased this Murano used. Was sold to me 'as-is'. I am a mechanic and expected a few issues to fix. But come to find out, the rear subframe is completly rotted appart in two separate locations and undrivable. Will cost me thousands to fix. Absolutly unacceptable for a higher end vehicle only 9 years old. Nissan will not do anything to remedy the situation. Will never buy another Nissan.”
NHTSA complaint #11093493, filed 2018-05, 150,000 miles“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“2009 Nissan with 174,220 miles noticed steering wheel was not aligned and back wheels were not lining up. Also, when driving on the highway the car wants to sway to the left or right or both when a bump is hit in the road. The Murano was taken to Nissan dealer to have the car checked and they stated that the k-frame on the rear was rusted and broke completely in half causing my tires to flare out and worn to the belts on the inside of both rear tires. I have researched and found many complaints on 2005-2010 Murano's with the same issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11319343, filed 2020-03, 175,220 miles“Car has noise drivers side rear took to shop was told that the rear sub frame is rusted and broke Nissan said out of warranty. Was told not to drive car safety issue will cause accident loose control of car seen on forums a lot of people have same issue. This repair is costly”
NHTSA complaint #11365269, filed 2020-10, 96,000 miles“I purchased the Nissan 11 feb, 2016 I am military and went away to serbia was back for a few weeks and got deployed again to jordan. My vehicle was cleaned and was in a garage during my deployment. Since being back I have driven back and forth from va to oh for work my back breaks started to make noise so I had them replaced when the tires were removed I seen the under body for the first time. …”
NHTSA complaint #11118503, filed 2018-08Related service bulletins
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- 10188377Feb 12, 2021STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10152509Nov 12, 2018NISSAN; VIBRATION AND/OR NOISE WHEN MAKING LOW SPEED TURNS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this…
- 10192678Nov 16, 2015IF YOU CONFIRM There is a vibration or judder feeling from the rear of the vehicle; when making, turns, on dry roads, or at low speeds (under 40 MPH), and the vibration does not…
- 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…
- 10192145Mar 19, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin provides information to identify: - A leaking strut or a shock absorber that qualifies for replacement under warranty. - A strut or shock…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 6% |
| 2020 | 9 | 19% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 3 | 3% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 5 | 4% |
| 2011 | 10 | 7% |
| 2010 | 15 | 8% |
| 2009 | 15 | 2% |
| 2007 | 94 | 14% |
| 2006 | 30 | 4% |
| 2005 | 16 | 2% |
| 2004 | 15 | 2% |
| 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 complaintsSteering
34 complaintsEngine
33 complaintsBody and structure
29 complaintsWheels
21 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 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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