2009 Nissan GT-R Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2009 Nissan GT-R.

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Complaints
22
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2009 Nissan GT-R Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#16 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:24,599 mi
#24 complaints

Headlight/Taillight Failures

#34 complaints

Gasoline Fuel System

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Nissan GT-R.

Electrical Faults
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
24,599
Headlight/Taillight Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2009 Nissan GT-R. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2009 Nissan GT-R

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~16,973 vehicles.

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~16,973 affected

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?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2009 Nissan GT-R has 22 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 6 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2009 Nissan GT-R?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (6 complaints, avg 24,599 mi); Headlight/Taillight Failures (4 complaints); Gasoline Fuel System (4 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2009 Nissan GT-R?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 24,599 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
Does the 2009 Nissan GT-R have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 16,973 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2009 Nissan GT-R?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (electrical faults) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

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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