2009 GMC Acadia 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 GMC Acadia | 2009 Nissan Murano |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 331 | 635 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,248 | 101 |
| Investigations | 4 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 24 |
| Fire reports | 14 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 76,176 mi | 83,568 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | GMC Acadia | Nissan Murano |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 3 | 253 |
| Steering | 112 | 34 |
| Power Train | 72 | 69 |
| Electrical System | 47 | 83 |
| Air Bags | 15 | 91 |
| Engine | 67 | 33 |
| Structure | 25 | 29 |
| Exterior Lighting | 38 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 32 | 6 |
| Steering problems | 25 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 16 | 12 |
| Stalling | 13 | 23 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 8 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 9 |
| Shifting problems | 6 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 6 | 0 |
2009 GMC Acadia
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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.