2009 Buick Enclave vs 2009 Nissan Murano
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2009 Buick Enclave | 2009 Nissan Murano |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 220 | 635 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,230 | 101 |
| Investigations | 3 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 24 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–19 | 20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 74,161 mi | 83,568 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Enclave | Nissan Murano |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 2 | 253 |
| Steering | 108 | 34 |
| Electrical System | 22 | 83 |
| Power Train | 33 | 69 |
| Air Bags | 9 | 91 |
| Engine | 35 | 33 |
| Structure | 8 | 29 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 16 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 39 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 16 | 12 |
| Check engine light | 14 | 6 |
| Stalling | 10 | 23 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 9 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 9 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 48 |
2009 Buick Enclave
2009 Nissan Murano
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.