2009 Nissan Murano Air Bags Problems
Owners have filed 91 complaints with NHTSA about air bags problems on the 2009 Nissan Murano, 14% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 75,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “air bag” (52% of reports).
- 91air bags complaints
- 75,000median miles at failure
- 11mention a crash
- 8mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- $5,300typical repair cost reported by owners
- 29%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Air bag: mentioned in 47 of 91 complaints (52%)
- Passenger seat: mentioned in 24 of 91 complaints (26%)
- Side airbag: mentioned in 9 of 91 complaints (10%)
- Occupant classification: mentioned in 5 of 91 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical air bags repair on the 2009 Nissan Murano at $5,300, and half of them between $4,400 and $6,200.
Based on 10 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2013–2023), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do air bags problems happen?
Based on 68 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 91 complaints, 11 mention a crash, 8 an injury.
Nissan Murano air bags complaints by model year
| Model year | Air Bags complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Murano | 1 | 5% | — |
| 2020 Murano | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2019 Murano | 5 | 12% | 4,000 |
| 2018 Murano | 2 | 2% | 35,000 |
| 2017 Murano | 7 | 7% | 28,200 |
| 2016 Murano | 11 | 10% | 10,500 |
| 2015 Murano | 36 | 18% | 11,750 |
| 2014 Murano | 11 | 8% | 30,000 |
| 2013 Murano | 3 | 4% | 47,900 |
| 2012 Murano | 26 | 19% | 65,548 |
| 2011 Murano | 13 | 9% | 85,000 |
| 2010 Murano | 13 | 7% | 63,000 |
| 2009 Murano | 91 | 14% | 75,000 |
| 2008 Murano | 1 | 20% | 65,000 |
| 2007 Murano | 28 | 4% | 122,000 |
| 2006 Murano | 19 | 2% | 80,000 |
| 2005 Murano | 52 | 5% | 72,000 |
| 2004 Murano | 7 | 1% | 54,000 |
| 2003 Murano | 4 | 1% | 89,437 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Electrical system:software; air bags
Problem: Nissan is recalling 204,361 my 2007-2008 altima, altima hybrid, 350z, 350z roadster, my 2008 altima coupe, rogue, my 2009 murano, and infiniti my 2007-2008 g35 sedan, my 2008 g37 coupe and ex35 passenger vehicles equipped with continental automotive systems' occupant classification system (ocs) control units. A varistor in the ocs control unit located in the passenger seat cushion may have been manufactured out of specification. Under certain conditions, this could cause an interruption of signal between the ocs and the air bag control unit (acu).
Risk: This could result in the passenger air bag being suppressed which could fail to provide adequate protection in the event of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will test the signal between the ocs and acu systems using a special tool to check that it is functioning as designed. If necessary, the seat cushion (containing ocs hardware) will be replaced with a new one manufactured to specification. The recall began on november 4, 2008. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.
Air bags
Problem: Nissan is recalling 16,365 my 2008 infiniti ex35 and my 2009 nissan murano vehicles. Due to incorrect software programming, the air bag control unit (acu) may cause the passenger air bag not to operate as designed if the vehicle battery becomes significantly discharged.
Risk: This could result in the passenger air bag not inflating in a crash in which it was designed to do so, and increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the acu in affected vehicles. The recall began on february 19, 2008. Owners may contact infiniti at 1-800-662-6200 or nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owned a 2009 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that several years ago, the vehicle was stolen, and the contact was informed that the vehicle was involved in a crash and that the air bags should have deployed; however, the air bags failed to deploy. The contact was unaware of several…
The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Murano. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front passenger air bag failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…
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Frequently asked questions
Do all 2009 Nissan Muranos have air bags problems?
No. NHTSA has 91 owner complaints about air bags for the 2009 Nissan Murano (14% of the 635 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Nissan Murano air bags?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list air bags. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do air bags problems start?
The median reported mileage is 75,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix air bags problems on the 2009 Nissan Murano?
Owners report a typical cost of $5,300 (half paid between $4,400 and $6,200), from 10 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about air bags problems on the 2009 Nissan Murano?
The most frequent phrase is “air bag”, in 47 of 91 complaints, followed by “passenger seat” (24).
Other 2009 Nissan Murano problems
See all 2009 Nissan Murano problems or air bags problems across all Murano years.