2009 Nissan GT-R
Only 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 19
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2009
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2009: 19 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 19 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 19 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
6 of 19 total reports mention: electrical system.
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1. Many leds in dash cluster have gone out which is a safety issue driving at night. 2. There is a failure of the am/fm tuner.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-26
Also filed under Exterior lighting
Fuel system, gasoline
4 of 19 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-02-08
Driving a 2009 Nissan GT-R on a road course results in a strong fuel smell within the passenger cabin. This appears to occur frequently in other GT-R's as well.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-10-30
Car leaks fuel through the evap system and will spill fuel during fill ups.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-06-06
Exterior lighting
4 of 19 total reports mention: exterior lighting.
Visibility
1 of 19 total reports mentions: visibility.
Vehicle speed control
1 of 19 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2014-11-04Preliminary evaluationClosed 2015-02-27 Steering column separation
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2015-03-09Steering15V054000 Nissan North America, Inc.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering shaft on the Infiniti EX35, FX35, and FX45 vehicles, and will replace the steering column assembly on the Nissan GT-R vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on March 9, 2015.
Buy-smart checklist
2009 Nissan GT-R — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Exterior lighting: 4 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 15V054000 · Steering
FAQ
- Is the 2009 Nissan GT-R reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Nissan GT-R?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2009 Nissan GT-R have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.