Nissan GT-R Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Nissan GT-R model year (2009–2026) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Nissan GT-R Years to Avoid
1 recall · 9 complaints
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 12
0 recalls · 9 complaints
Top issue: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Problem score: 9
1 recall · 0 complaints
Top issue: No complaints on record
Problem score: 3
Best Nissan GT-R Years to Buy
0 recalls · 1 complaint
Main area: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Problem score: 1
0 recalls · 1 complaint
Main area: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Problem score: 1
1 recall · 0 complaints
Main area: No significant complaints
Problem score: 3
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Nissan GT-R — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 3 | Good |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 3 | Good |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 3 | Good |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2013 | 0 | 1 | — | — | 1 | Excellent |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2011 | 0 | 1 | — | — | 1 | Excellent |
| 2010 | 0 | 9 | — | — | 9 | Avoid |
| 2009 | 1 | 9 | — | — | 12 | Avoid |
All 18 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Nissan GT-R Shopping Guide by Era
2018–Present
Best: 2026Recent GT-R models benefit from updated safety systems and revised engineering. The 2026 stands out with just 0 problem points. Always request a pre-purchase inspection and VIN history report.
2013–2017
Best: 2017Mid-decade GT-R units are entering high-mileage territory. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and verify recall completion status. The 2017 shows the lowest problem count for this era.
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder GT-R models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year GT-R should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2009 Nissan GT-R if possible. It has 1 recall, 9 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 12 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year GT-R to buy?+
The 2011 Nissan GT-R is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 1. It has only 0 recalls and 1 complaint on record with NHTSA.
Which GT-R has the fewest problems?+
The 2011, 2013, 2016 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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