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2009 Nissan GT-R problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

19 owner complaints analyzed

1 distinct recall campaigns

20,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2009 model year. Data snapshot: . 17 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 6 of 19 complaints (31.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Transmission and shifting15.3%
Braking behavior15.3%
Steering behavior15.3%
Fuel system concerns15.3%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Electrical System
6
Exterior Lighting
4
Fuel System, Gasoline
4
Engine
1
Fuel/Propulsion System
1
Power Train
1
Service Brakes
1
Steering
1
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Electrical System6
Exterior Lighting4
Fuel System, Gasoline4
Engine1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Power Train1
Service Brakes1
Steering1

Electrical System: 6; Exterior Lighting: 4; Fuel System, Gasoline: 4; Engine: 1; Fuel/Propulsion System: 1; Power Train: 1; Service Brakes: 1; Steering: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
12
25,000 to 49,999
5
50,000 to 74,999
0
75,000 to 99,999
0
100,000 to 149,999
0
150,000 and above
0
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,00012
25,000 to 49,9995
50,000 to 74,9990
75,000 to 99,9990
100,000 to 149,9990
150,000 and above0

Under 25,000: 12; 25,000 to 49,999: 5; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0

Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (12). 2 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2009
2
2010
1
2012
2
2013
1
2015
3
2016
5
2017
3
2018
1
2023
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20092
20101
20122
20131
20153
20165
20173
20181
20231

2009: 2; 2010: 1; 2012: 2; 2013: 1; 2015: 3; 2016: 5; 2017: 3; 2018: 1; 2023: 1

Pattern summary

Electrical System leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10453430 · 2012-03-29 (March 29, 2012)

SHIFTING FROM 3RD GEAR TO 4TH GEAR, UNDER ACCELERATION, TRANSMISSION THEN LET GO. I WAS ABLE TO COAST TO A STOP ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I NO LONGER HAD GEARS 2-4-6. CALLED A TOW TRUCK.

Owner-reported narrative. 11,400 miles reported. Look up ODI 10453430 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11161730 · 2018-12-15 (December 15, 2018)

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. ALTHOUGH THIS IS…

Owner-reported narrative. 18,950 miles reported. Look up ODI 11161730 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10824575 · 2016-02-05 (February 5, 2016)

I OWN A 2009 GTR AND I BELIEVE IT USES THE SAME STEERING LOCK AS ALTIMA. THE CAR ONLY HAS 36K MILES AND I ALSO HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. CAR WONT START DUE OR THE STEERING LOCK FAILED TO DISENGAGE. I HAVE IT TOW TO MY HOUSE AND I DID SOME RESEARCH. FOUND OUT THAT 2009 TO 2010 HAS STEERING ISSUE. THIS IS A DEFINITELY SAFETY ISSUE. I ALSO FIND OUT THE IT REQUIRED A HAMMER TO START THE 100K GT-R. THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW ON THE MODULE, PARTS MUST BE RECALL. STAND BEHIND YOU PRODUCT NISSAN. DON'T RUN AWAY.

Owner-reported narrative. 36,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10824575 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10290422 · 2009-10-30 (October 30, 2009)

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. IN FACT, NISSAN REDESIGNED THE FUEL TANK AND EVAP CANISTER SYSTEM IN 2010 GT-R'S BECAUSE OF THESE ISSUES. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 3,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10290422 at NHTSA ↗