Should I buy a 2009 Nissan Murano with documented tires problems?

Depends on the price and the specific vehicle. Documented tires issues should be priced into the purchase — if the seller is asking full retail, negotiate down by the expected repair cost. A pre-purchase inspection from an independent shop tells you whether THIS specific vehicle has already shown the symptoms or not.

2009 Nissan Murano tires problems

moderate 8 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $150 · see tires across all vehicles →

Failure mileage

Complaints

Recalls

Avg fix

$150

Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins

The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering tires on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.

Service Bulletin NTB-09-101 Sep 2010

NISSAN: TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) WARNING LIGHT ON/FLASHING. NO MODELS OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. UPDATED ON 08-11-2011.

full bulletin at NHTSA ↗

Service Bulletin NTB-09-110 Nov 2009

NISSAN SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. WHEEL VALVE STEM NUT. SOME MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) TRANSMITTER NUTS THAT WERE NOT MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATION. OVER TIME, THESE NUTS MAY CORRODE AND POTENTIALLY CRACK, ESPECIALLY IN AREAS WHERE HEAVY CONCENTRATIONS OF ROAD SALT ARE USED.

full bulletin at NHTSA ↗

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.

What owners are reporting 0 most recent

Had tires trouble with your 2009 Nissan Murano? File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.

Common questions

How serious is the tires problem on the 2009 Nissan Murano?

It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 8 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $150 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.

At what mileage does the tires typically fail?

Across the 8 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most tires failures cluster between 55,000 and 69,150 miles, with the median around 65,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 55,000; a quarter make it past 69,150. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.

What does it cost to fix?

Independent shops typically charge around $150 for tires repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.

Are there any recalls related to tires?

No active recalls currently cover tires issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.

Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database. Verify the raw federal record at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2009/Nissan/Murano. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area. Some links on this page are affiliate links.