2009 Nissan GT-R Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2009 Nissan GT-R.
Worst 2009 Nissan GT-R Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Headlight/Taillight Failures
Gasoline Fuel System
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Nissan GT-R.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 6 | — | — | 24,599 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2009 Nissan GT-R
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~16,973 vehicles.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2008 Infiniti EX35 vehicles equipped with the power tilt/telescope option included in the premium package, manufactured June 29, 2007, to April 25, 2008, 2009 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 vehicles manufactured October 31, 2007, to April 16, 2008, and 2009 Nissan GT-R vehicles manufactured March 14, 2007, to April 25, 2008. The steering column outer tube may not be round, resulting in extra stress being applied to the upper steering bearing. This stress may cause the bearing retainer to fracture, creating extra play in the steering wheel or a possible loss of steering.
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2009 Nissan GT-R — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2009 Nissan GT-R reliable?
What are common problems with the 2009 Nissan GT-R?
At what mileage do problems start on the 2009 Nissan GT-R?
Does the 2009 Nissan GT-R have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2009 Nissan GT-R?
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Nissan GT-R reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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