2009 Kia Sorento vs 2009 Nissan Murano
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2009 Kia Sorento | 2009 Nissan Murano |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 55 | 635 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 16 | 101 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 24 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–18 | 20 |
| Median reported mileage | 45,225 mi | 83,568 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Sorento | Nissan Murano |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 2 | 253 |
| Air Bags | 21 | 91 |
| Electrical System | 14 | 83 |
| Power Train | 9 | 69 |
| Engine | 4 | 33 |
| Steering | 0 | 34 |
| Structure | 1 | 29 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 16 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 12 | 6 |
| Airbag warning light | 8 | 44 |
| Stalling | 5 | 23 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 12 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 48 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 25 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 10 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 9 |
2009 Kia Sorento
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.