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2009 Nissan Murano brakes problems

The 2009 Nissan Murano has 269 brakes complaints filed with NHTSA — 33% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

269

Brakes complaints

33%

Share of year

15

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Brakes complaints by year

Murano brakes complaints by model year269 complaints2003: 15 complaints2004: 20 complaints2005: 14 complaints2006: 10 complaints2007: 24 complaints2009: 269 complaints2010: 55 complaints2011: 39 complaints2012: 13 complaints2013: 2 complaints2014: 6 complaints2015: 28 complaints2016: 15 complaints2017: 13 complaints2018: 26 complaints2019: 4 complaints2020: 4 complaints2023: 3 complaints2025: 1 complaints
Murano brakes complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

18V916000BrakesDecember 19, 2018 · 86,265 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

What owners report

“BRAKES FAILED....DRIVING AT ABOUT 45 MPH ON HWY 90 IN PASS CHRISTIAN MS. COMING UP TO A RED LIGHT AND APPLIED BRAKES AND THE CAR SLOWED DOWN TO AROUND 30 MPH AND THEN BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. TRIED PUMPING THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT NO RESPOSE FROM THE BRAKES. WE RAN INTO A CAR STOPPED AT THE RED…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · November 25, 2015 · crash

Common questions

How many brakes complaints does the 2009 Nissan Murano have?

NHTSA has 269 complaints about the 2009 Nissan Murano brakes — 33% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2009 Nissan Murano brakes?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the brakes: 18V916000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.