2009 Chevrolet Traverse 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 Chevrolet Traverse | 2009 Nissan Murano |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 448 | 635 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,216 | 101 |
| Investigations | 3 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 17 | 24 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 80,000 mi | 83,568 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Traverse | Nissan Murano |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 231 | 34 |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 253 |
| Power Train | 58 | 69 |
| Electrical System | 36 | 83 |
| Air Bags | 26 | 91 |
| Engine | 50 | 33 |
| Structure | 9 | 29 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | 16 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 47 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 36 | 12 |
| Check engine light | 26 | 6 |
| Stalling | 20 | 23 |
| Vibration / shaking | 19 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 14 | 9 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 12 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 7 | 10 |
2009 Chevrolet Traverse
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.