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Nissan GT-R years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 33 complaints about the Nissan GT-R since 2009, and 4 recalls have been issued. The 2009 model year has 19 complaints, more than any other year, led by electrical and fuel system problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
33
Recalls
4
Worst year
2009
Model years
2009-2017

Nissan GT-R years to avoid

No model year of the Nissan GT-R stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Nissan GT-R years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Nissan GT-R complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

20092010201120132017

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Nissan GT-R problems

All model years combined.

  • Fuel system
    10
  • Lights
    9
  • Electrical
    9
  • Transmission
    4
  • Engine
    2
  • Acceleration
    2
  • Visibility
    1
  • Steering
    1
  • Seats
    1
  • Brakes
    1
  • Airbags
    1

Nissan GT-R problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2017-1Engine00
2013-1Lights00
2011-1Lights00
2010-11Fuel system40,00000
2009-19Electrical20,00010

Recalls 4

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Questions about the Nissan GT-R

What years of the Nissan GT-R should you avoid?

No single model year of the Nissan GT-R has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Nissan GT-R?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Nissan GT-R?

Fuel system, with 10 complaints across all years, followed by lights (9) and electrical (9).

How many recalls does the Nissan GT-R have?

4 recalls between 2009 and 2017. The 2021 model year has the most, with 1.

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