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2009 Nissan GT-RProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 22 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
22
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Recalls
1
TSBs
80
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 22 complaints, 0 crashes, 1 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

dashboard cracked

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

6 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 22K miles.

!Inspect the Fuel SystemMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

15
0–30K
3
30–60K
60–90K
90–120K
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (15 reports) • Median: 22K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (6 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical6 (27%)
Fuel System5 (23%)
Lights4 (18%)
Engine1 (5%)
Drivetrain1 (5%)
Brakes1 (5%)
Steering1 (5%)
Other1 (5%)

2009 Nissan GT-R: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 27% of all reports filed for the 2009 Nissan GT-R, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 21,800 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 22K-mile mark.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 23% of all reports filed for the 2009 Nissan GT-R, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Lights Issues

Lights complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 2009 Nissan GT-R, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to lights-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2009 Nissan GT-R, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

2
09
1
10
2
12
1
13
5
15
5
16
4
17
1
18
1
23

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2009 Nissan GT-R. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (1 recall)

15V054000Mar 2015

STEERING:COLUMN

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (1)

All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.

PE14034ClosedOpened Nov 2014 · closed Feb 2015

Steering column separation

STEERING:COLUMN

The worst model year for the Nissan GT-R is the 2013 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.

2009 Nissan GT-R vs. Class Average (Subcompact Cars)

This vehicle

22

Class avg

140

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical subcompact cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 22 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.

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2009 Nissan GT-R: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2009 Nissan GT-R?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2009 Nissan GT-R is related to the electrical, with 6 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2009 Nissan GT-R reliable?
The 2009 Nissan GT-R has 22 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2009 Nissan GT-R problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2009 Nissan GT-R have any recalls?
Yes, the 2009 Nissan GT-R has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Nissan GT-R problems start?
Based on 18 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 21,800 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2009 Nissan GT-R data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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