2009 Nissan GT-R Problems
- Complaints
- 19filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles, 17 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 18 mpgcombined, 3.8L 6-cyl 4WD/AWD · 16 city / 21 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2009 Nissan GT-R (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 19 consumer complaints for the 2009 Nissan GT-R. The part named most often is electrical system, with 6 complaints (32% of the total), followed by fuel system (5) and exterior lighting (4). 17 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 20,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 80 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 15 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Fuel system complaints overlap with 9 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system6 32%
- Fuel system5 26%
- Exterior lighting4 21%
- Brakes1 5.3%
- Engine1 5.3%
- Other or unknown1 5.3%
- Steering1 5.3%
- Vehicle speed control1 5.3%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “The instrument gauge cluster leds gone out, as well as the shift indicator display. Making it almost impossible to see what speed you are traveling at and gear you are in. Nissan is aware of the issue and has extended the warranty for some but this is a safety concern. Im on the 2nd replacement that has failed from Nissan.”
NHTSA complaint #10824837, filed 2016-02, 39,995 milesFuel system: “2009 Nissan GT-R develops a strong in-cabin smell of gas fumes during spirited drives on the race track. This happens every single time I've taken it to the track and the smell is overwhelming. Nissan redesigned the evap system for 2010, so it seems like they are aware of this issue already. I had my evap valve changed with no improvement in the situation. Many other GT-R owners are having this same issue... …”
NHTSA complaint #10307343, filed 2010-02, 5,500 milesExterior lighting: “The instrument gauge cluster on a 2009-2010 gtr has a common problem where the leds behind the fuel gauge end of burning out. Nissan is aware of the issue and offered a factory extended warranty from 3 years / 36k miles to 6 years / unlimited miles. Even so, for owners like myself with a low mileage car that have passed the time period but have a broken cluster. It's a common and known issue and due to this technicality Nissan refuses to replace the cluster.”
NHTSA complaint #10966003, filed 2017-03, 22,500 milesBrakes: “I noted an error message on my dash regarding a failure to the ABS.I went to the dealer who pulled a code c1111 for a failed hydraulic control assembly; a very expensive repair. My car has only 19k miles, and is lightly driven. Online research on GT-R blogs, and elsewhere reveal that this is a very common problem on early gt-rs, affecting a high percentage of them at low mileage. I contacted Nissan's GT-R report line, and they were of no help. I recently saw a recall on other Nissan products related to their ABS systems. …”
NHTSA complaint #11161730, filed 2018-12, 18,950 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 17 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 9,300 and 26,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2009 Nissan GT-R version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT-R 4WD/AWD | 3.8L 6-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 16 | 21 | 18 | $4,550 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
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Recall details for the 2009 Nissan GT-R → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 80 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11031705Apr 13, 2026Body and structure. CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT…
- 11031704Apr 13, 2026Body and structure. CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT…
- 11004962May 21, 2024Electrical system. VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 11004961May 21, 2024Electrical system. CAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 11004960May 21, 2024Electrical system. CAN COMMUNICATION CODES – DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 11001201Apr 30, 2024Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). WINDOW GLASS WARRANTY INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 11001194Apr 30, 2024Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 11001191Apr 30, 2024Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10239062Jun 16, 2023Electrical system. SILICONE-BASED LUBRICANT OR GREASE CAN DAMAGE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SERVICE INFORMATION Do not apply Silicone-based lubricants or grease to, or around, any interior electrical components. To avoid…
- 10239060Jun 16, 2023Electrical system. 12 VOLT BATTERY TESTING FOR IN-SERVICE VEHICLES SERVICE INFORMATION The following Service Information lists NNA procedural recommendations for establishing good connections while performing 12V…
Other model years of the Nissan GT-R
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 11 | 33,500 | 0 | — | 17 | — | Not enough data |
| 2009 | 19 | 20,000 | 1 | — | 18 | — | Rising |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2009 Nissan GT-R have?
NHTSA recorded 19 consumer complaints for the 2009 Nissan GT-R as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2009 Nissan GT-R is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 6 complaints (32% of the total), followed by fuel system with 5.
Has the 2009 Nissan GT-R been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2009 Nissan GT-R get?
The EPA rates the 2009 Nissan GT-R (GT-R, 3.8L 6-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 16 city and 21 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2009 Nissan GT-R reported?
Among the 17 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 20,000 miles and the middle half falls between 9,300 and 26,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.