Nissan GT-R problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
33 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
22,750 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2009 to 2021 model years. Data snapshot: . 30 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 9 of 33 complaints (27.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 4 | 12.1% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 3.0% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 3.0% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 3.0% |
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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 9 |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
Electrical System: 9; Exterior Lighting: 9; Fuel System, Gasoline: 5; Fuel/Propulsion System: 5; Power Train: 4; Engine: 2; Vehicle Speed Control: 2; Air Bags: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 19 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 10 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 19; 25,000 to 49,999: 10; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (19). 3 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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
2009: 2; 2010: 3; 2012: 2; 2013: 2; 2015: 5; 2016: 11; 2017: 3; 2018: 1; 2019: 2; 2021: 1; 2023: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 4 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 10909533 · 2016-09-25 (September 25, 2016)
CAR WOUDL NOT GO INTO REVERSE OR FORWARD GEAR AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE. STATIONARY TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $18,000 THIS VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 50,000 MILES ON IT.
Owner-reported narrative. 48,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10909533 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 ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
2009: 1; 2010: 0; 2011: 0; 2013: 0; 2015: 1; 2016: 1; 2017: 0; 2019: 1; 2021: 1