2010 Nissan GT-R Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jan 3, 2021 · 11 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other GT-R years
Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 9 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Nissan GT-R. That ranks 2nd out of 9 GT-R model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (4 complaints, 36%), typically at around 25,230 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2010 Nissan GT-R problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Fuel/propulsion System4 · ~25,230 mi
Electrical System3 · ~49,000 mi
Exterior Lighting3 · ~49,000 mi
Power Train3 · ~44,000 mi
Air Bags1 · ~49,000 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline1 · ~1 mi
Seats1 · ~49,000 mi
Vehicle Speed Control1 · ~40,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel/propulsion System436%25,230——
Electrical System327%49,000——
Exterior Lighting327%49,000——
Power Train327%44,000——
Air Bags19%49,000——
Fuel System, Gasoline19%1——
Seats19%49,000——
Vehicle Speed Control19%40,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2016, with 5 complaints
2010: 1201012013: 1201312015: 2201522016: 5201652019: 1201912021: 120211

n = 11 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2010 Nissan GT-R recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2010 Nissan GT-R.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Airbag light keeps blinking. After dealer diagnosed, determined faulty sensor b1018 passenger occupant sensor unit fail. I have not changed a seat or altered anything to the system. This is a safety issue and should be a recall since it involves the airbag system and many others have reported the…

Air Bags · received Jan 3, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11386204

The led in my gtr cluster are no longer working, they are defective and are not replaceable = not being able to see the cluster driving at night time can be very dangerous. Safety is everything, nissan needs to understand the safety behind not being able to see the cluster while driving at night…

Electrical System · received Dec 31, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11292337

Transmission on my 2010 nissan gtr failed at 40,138 miles. Nissan wants me to pay 18,000 to replace the transmission. Stated that they don't repair them. Car would not go into reverse or forward gears after normal driving. Nissan charged me 1034.00 dollars to look to see if they could identify the…

Power Train · received Oct 5, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10914111

Vehicle would not accelerate no power this could be linked to transmission issues had to pull over and restart the car at which point if seemed to clear the problem. After we added fuel if the vehicle gets down to a quarter of a tank problems start to happen gauge indicated that 64 miles of gas…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Sep 26, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10909828

Car woudl not go into reverse or forward gear after starting the engine. Stationary took the car to the dealer for repair and was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced at a cost of $18,000 this vehicle has less than 50,000 miles on it.

Power Train · received Sep 25, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10909533

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Nissan GT-R?

Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, electrical system, exterior lighting problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 4 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2010 Nissan GT-R?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2010 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 2010 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.