Reliability
Nissan

GT-R (R35)

2009-2025 · Sports Car · 2 engines
32 NHTSA Complaints
4 Recalls
2 Fire Reports
0 Crash Reports
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Reliability Score

7.7 / 10

Reliability score

Fewer owner complaints than similar sports cars

The class average is 7.0. Based on complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the engine, transmission or drivetrain.

Owners filed 14 powertrain complaints. A typical sports car fleet of this size and age would have drawn about 19.

Scores this high have held: three years on they had moved 0.2 points in the typical case.

Covers the 2009 to 2024 model years only (the generation ran 2009 to 2025).

Breakdown
Complaints overall14 complaints against about 19 for similar vehicles
7.7
Last three years
n/aNot enough data
Engine, transmission or drive unit failed or replaced
n/aNot enough data
Oil consumption, fuel in the oil or overheating
n/aNot enough data

Each line scores one view of the same complaints the same way, so the lines overlap. The mark on each bar is the class average. A line needs 20 expected complaints to show a number.

By model year
  • 2009n/a
  • 2010n/a
  • 2012n/a
  • 2013n/a
  • 2014n/a
  • 2015n/a
  • 2016n/a
  • 2017n/a
  • 2024n/a

Similar vehicles are others in the same class, compared at the same age and in the same years. The score counts complaints owners filed with NHTSA, per vehicle built, which is different from the share of vehicles that fail. How the score is worked out

On the record

No serious powertrain recall covering 5% or more of this generation and no escalated investigation in NHTSA's files. Warranty extensions and settlements have not been researched.

Complaints by Engine Code

Nissan GT-R Unidentified Engine

21 complaints 10.5 per year
2 fire reports
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Complaint Breakdown

electrical
6
fuel system
6
exterior
4
other
2
transmission
2
Show 1 additional engine variant with limited data
These engines appear in fewer than 10 owner complaints. A low count can mean a clean record, and it can also be a VIN-decode anomaly in NHTSA's data.

5.6-V8-Gas

5.6L 8-cyl
1 complaint 1.0 per year Gasoline
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Complaint Breakdown

exterior
1

Owner Complaints by System

Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Nissan GT-R, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.

Fuel System: 10 owner complaints
Electrical System: 9 owner complaints
Exterior: 9 owner complaints

Recalls (4)

21V402000May 27, 2021serious
Suspension

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Nissan Murano, INFINITI QX60, 2021 Nissan GT-R, INFINITI QX50, and Q50 vehicles. The front steering knuckle or rear axle housing may have insufficient strength due to improper heat-treatment.

19V654000Sep 12, 2019serious
Back Over Prevention

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

15V795000Nov 24, 2015serious
Equipment

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 GT-R vehicles manufactured February 24, 2014, to June 16, 2015 to be sold in Puerto Rico. The affected vehicles have a Certification Label that is missing the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

15V054000Feb 2, 2015serious
Steering

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common 2009-2025 Nissan GT-R complaints?

Owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009-2025 Nissan GT-R. The systems they name most often are the fuel system, the electrical system and the exterior.

Is the 2009-2025 Nissan GT-R a good used car?

That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009-2025 Nissan GT-R. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2009-2025 Nissan GT-R have?

NHTSA has 32 owner complaints on file for the 2009-2025 Nissan GT-R as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.

What recalls affect the 2009-2025 Nissan GT-R?

NHTSA lists 4 recalls covering some 2009-2025 Nissan GT-R vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.

What should I check before buying a used Nissan GT-R?

Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the fuel system, the electrical system and the exterior, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.

Does the GT-R have NHTSA crash test ratings?

NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2009-2025 Nissan GT-R. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 32 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: moderate. Last updated: 2026-10-12.

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