2009 Hyundai Santa FE 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 Hyundai Santa FE | 2009 Nissan Murano |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 357 | 635 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 62 | 101 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 27 | 24 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–20 | 20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 77,900 mi | 83,568 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Santa FE | Nissan Murano |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 40 | 253 |
| Electrical System | 50 | 83 |
| Air Bags | 29 | 91 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 109 | 9 |
| Engine | 60 | 33 |
| Power Train | 24 | 69 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 51 | 16 |
| Steering | 17 | 34 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 67 | 6 |
| Stalling | 44 | 23 |
| Rust / corrosion | 26 | 25 |
| Airbag warning light | 15 | 44 |
| Loss of power | 14 | 12 |
| Hesitation / surging | 11 | 9 |
| Overheating | 5 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 48 |
2009 Hyundai Santa FE
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.