2009 Ford Flex 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 Ford Flex | 2009 Nissan Murano |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 181 | 635 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 24 | 101 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 24 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–19 | 20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 65,000 mi | 83,568 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Flex | Nissan Murano |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 14 | 253 |
| Electrical System | 32 | 83 |
| Air Bags | 6 | 91 |
| Power Train | 23 | 69 |
| Engine | 36 | 33 |
| Steering | 18 | 34 |
| Structure | 12 | 29 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 16 | 13 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 19 | 23 |
| Loss of power | 11 | 12 |
| Overheating | 10 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 9 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 5 | 48 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 44 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 25 |
2009 Ford Flex
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.