2009 Kia Sportage 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 Kia Sportage | 2009 Nissan Murano |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 80 | 635 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 20 | 101 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 24 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–22 | 20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 72,000 mi | 83,568 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Sportage | Nissan Murano |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 8 | 253 |
| Air Bags | 16 | 91 |
| Electrical System | 18 | 83 |
| Power Train | 3 | 69 |
| Steering | 14 | 34 |
| Engine | 10 | 33 |
| Structure | 4 | 29 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 13 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 7 | 44 |
| Rust / corrosion | 6 | 25 |
| Stalling | 5 | 23 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 48 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 12 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 10 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 9 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 6 |
2009 Kia Sportage
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.