2009 Nissan GT-R Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other GT-R years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Nissan GT-R. That is the most of any GT-R model year in the database (9 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (6 complaints, 32%), typically at around 21,800 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 19owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Nissan GT-R problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 6 | 32% | 21,800 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 21% | 22,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 21% | 4,650 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 5% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 5% | 26,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 5% | 11,400 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 5% | 18,950 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 5% | 36,800 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 5% | 8,800 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Nissan GT-R recalls (1)
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Steering:column
Problem: 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.
Risk: Extra play in the steering wheel or a loss of steering may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering shaft on the Infiniti EX35, FX35, and FX45 vehicles, and will replace the steering column assembly on the Nissan GT-R vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on March 9, 2015. Infiniti owners may contact customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Nissan owners may contact the GT-R hotline at 1-866-668-1487.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Steering column separation (PE14034) — opened Nov 4, 2014, closed Feb 27, 2015.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2009 Nissan GT-R. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a blinding glare coming from the windshield, compromising driver visibility. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer…
I noted an error message on my dash regarding a failure to the abs.i went to the dealer who pulled a code "c1111" for a failed hydraulic control assembly; a very expensive repair. My car has only 19k miles, and is lightly driven. Online research on gt-r blogs, and elsewhere reveal that this is a…
1. Many leds in dash cluster have gone out which is a safety issue driving at night. 2. There is a failure of the am/fm tuner. Both issues are known to nissan but they will not fix in my car stating that my vin number was not affected which it most certainly is…
I'm writing this because the instrument gauge cluster light is out on my 2009 gt-r, and it is a safety hazard. I have tried to work with nissan of america/canada but like most with their lights out the 'extended' warranty expired before the issue occurred. There are many people with their gauge…
The instrument gauge cluster on a 2009-2010 gtr has a common problem where the leds behind the fuel gauge end of burning out. Nissan is aware of the issue and offered a factory extended warranty from 3 years / 36k miles to 6 years / unlimited miles. Even so, for owners like myself with a low…
Other Nissan GT-R years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 GT-R | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 GT-R | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 GT-R | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 GT-R | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 GT-R | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 GT-R | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 GT-R | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 GT-R | 11 | 0 |
| 2009 | 19 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Nissan GT-R?
Owners most often report electrical system, exterior lighting, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Nissan GT-R?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2009 Nissan GT-R a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GT-R model years, the 2009 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.