What's Wrong with the 2nd Generation (2009–2014) Murano?

Front 3/4 view of a Nissan Murano

Murano owners have made 252 complaints about the 2009–2014 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 45th out of 54 Nissan generations in overall reliability, with real transmission and brakes concerns.

Compare With Other Murano Generations

Common 2009-2014 Nissan Murano Problems

Some of the worst issues 2nd generation Murano owners have to deal with.

  1. Murano Soft Brakes

    The 2009 Nissan Murano has an issue with soft and spongy brake pedals that go all the way to the floor and dangerously increase stopping distances. Owners say it happens after hitting a pothole or riding over other rough surfaces. It took y…

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  2. Visor Keeps Falling Down

    Cars are complicated and can break in many ways. So it's nice to have a couple things you can just rely on #working. Outside of the stalwart cup holder, I'd argue that another hero of the interior is the humble sun visor. And yet Nissan fou…

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  3. Sunroof Rattles and Explodes

    Heads up, Nissan owners! That giant piece of glass above your head may soon be on its way down in a thousand little pieces. Lawsuits accuse Nissan of using a faulty tempering process for their sunroofs since 2008.

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What Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

What Breaks the Most

Years to Avoid

2nd Generation (2009–2014) Murano Key Numbers

  1. 6 model years

    Grouping all models by their year can reveal some baddies.

  2. 252 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  3. 45th in reliability

    Overall reliability rank out of 54 eligible generations.

Recent Lawsuits for 2nd Generation Murano Owners

What Murano Owners Say About This Generation

Soft and Spongy Brake Pedals Make the 2009 Murano Tough to Stop

I was three to four car-lengths from the SUV in front of me that was stopped at the red light; therefore, put on my brakes to stop. However, when I put on my brakes, my brake pedal seemed to had slipped and went all the way down to the floor board. On impact into the rear of the SUV that was sitting at the red light, my left hand took the entire impact of the accident. Consequently, my hand is currently swollen to double its normal size.

Soft and Spongy Brake Pedals Make the 2009 Murano Tough to Stop

Brake pedal is soft, dealer replaced master cylinder, didn't fix issue. Now dealership says ABS actuator with a WHOOPING cost of $2400. Are you kidding me. I love my Nissans and this is my third but this has shaken my confidence in them and is going to be my last one!