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Nissan GT-R2009–2026

Year-by-year buyer intelligence from NHTSA safety data — reliability, value, and which years to target or avoid.

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Nissan GT-R
2009–2026
B
Defect Risk
Recall intensity
1.0/yr · seg. median 0.0
Limited data — provisional
Safety
Low
0 inj.
✓No open federal investigations
2
Recalls
0
Complaints
2021
Best Yr
0
Injuries
Avoid 2009
18
Years Analyzed
2
Total Recalls
0
Total Complaints
0
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

Nissan GT-R Years to Avoid

#1 WORST
2009

1 recall · 0 complaints

Top issue: No complaints on record

#2 WORST
2021

1 recall · 0 complaints

Top issue: No complaints on record

Nissan GT-R — Year-by-Year Comparison

Every model year ranked by Buyer Score. Click any year for its detailed problem report.

YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliabilityValueBuyer ScoreVerdict
202600——
82
41
68
Excellent
202500——
82
56
73
Excellent
202400——
82
69
77
Excellent
202300——
82
79
81
Excellent
202200——
82
86
83
Excellent
202110——
77
89
81
Avoid
202000——
82
88
84
Excellent
201900——
82
84
83
Excellent
201800——
82
78
81
Excellent
201700——
82
71
78
Excellent
201600——
82
64
76
Excellent
201500——
82
57
73
Excellent
201400——
82
51
71
Excellent
201300——
82
46
69
Excellent
201200——
82
42
68
Excellent
201100——
82
39
67
Excellent
201000——
82
39
67
Excellent
200910——
77
39
64
Avoid

Buyer Score = Reliability (65%) + Value window (35%). Deaths and injuries sourced from NHTSA complaint filings. Year links open full NHTSA problem reports.

Shopping by Era

How each generation of the GT-R compares — best year within each era shown.

2018–Present

Modern safety tech, refreshed platforms, updated powertrains. Higher purchase price but lower reliability risk. Best pick in this era: 2020 (Buyer Score 84).

Best: 2020
2020 · 842019 · 832022 · 832018 · 812021 · 812023 · 812024 · 772025 · 732026 · 68

2013–2017

Mid-decade models in the depreciation sweet spot — typically 35–55% below original MSRP. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and recall completion. Best: 2017 (Buyer Score 78).

Best: 2017
2017 · 782016 · 762015 · 732014 · 712013 · 69

Pre-2013

Older GT-R models are deeply depreciated but carry higher wear and repair risk. High mileage is common. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and verify full recall history.

Proceed with Caution
2012 · 682010 · 672011 · 672009 · 64

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best year GT-R to buy?+

See the Buyer Score table above for a full ranking of every GT-R model year.

Which GT-R years have the most problems?+

The 2009, 2021 model years have the highest problem scores in our analysis. The 2009 GT-R leads with 1 recalls and 0 owner complaints.

What is the Buyer Score?+

The Buyer Score is a composite metric that combines reliability (65% weight) and depreciation value (35% weight). Reliability reflects recall and complaint severity. Value reflects how much of the vehicle's depreciation has already been absorbed by prior owners — a 4–6 year old vehicle typically sits in the sweet spot.

What are the most common GT-R problems?+

See the complaint chart on this page for a breakdown by component.

Deep-Dive Research

Common Problems

Full year-by-year breakdown of every documented defect for the Nissan GT-R.

Reliability Score

Reliability rating and score breakdown compared to similar sports vehicles.

Years to Avoid

Every GT-R year ranked by problem score — worst years listed with full reasoning.

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