Nissan GT-R Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability
Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.
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Nissan GT-R — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison
| Year | Verdict | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Deaths | Top Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026Best | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2025 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2024 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2023 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2022 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2021 | Good | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2020 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2019 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2018 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2017 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2016 | Good | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2015 | Good | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2014 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2013 | Excellent | — | 1 | — | — | — | Exterior Lighting | Full report → |
| 2012 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2011 | Excellent | — | 1 | — | — | — | Exterior Lighting | Full report → |
| 2010 | Avoid | — | 9 | — | — | — | Fuel/Propulsion System | Full report → |
| 2009Worst | Avoid | 1 | 9 | — | — | — | Electrical System | Full report → |
18 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.
Most Common Nissan GT-R Problems
Based on 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Nissan GT-R Reliability
What year GT-R has the most problems?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2009 Nissan GT-R had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 9 complaints and 1 safety recalls. See the full 2009 report for specific defects.
Is the Nissan GT-R reliable?
The Nissan GT-R has accumulated 20 owner-filed complaints and 4 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. The 2026 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used GT-R.
What are the most common GT-R problems?
The most frequently cited problem areas are: Electrical System (5 reports), Exterior Lighting (5 reports), Fuel/Propulsion System (3 reports), Power Train (2 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.
How do I check if my GT-R has an open recall?
Use the vehicle's 17-character VIN at VinCheckEngine.com. Our free VIN report pulls the latest NHTSA recall data along with auction history, odometer records, and 30+ intelligence signals.
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