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 was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 8,800.
The worst 2009 Nissan GT-R problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical6
- Fuel system5
- Lights4
- Acceleration1
- Brakes1
Problems by type
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- Electrical6
- Fuel system5
- Lights4
- Acceleration1
- Brakes1
- Engine1
- Steering1
- Transmission1
- Visibility1
Recalls 1
Steering: column
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 15V054000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Steering column separation
In a January 28, 2015 letter to the federal safety agency, Nissan identified a safety defect in the steering column assemblies used in certain model year (MY) 2008 and 2009 Infiniti EX35, Infiniti FX35/45 and Nissan GT-R vehicles equipped with power tilt/telescope steering columns supplied by Fuji Kiko Co., Ltd (the federal safety agency Recall No. 15V‑054, Nissan R1501/R1502).The recall covers a total of 16,973 vehicles, including 15,647 MY 2008 Infiniti EX35 vehicles manufactured from June 29, 2007 (SOP) to April 25, 2008; 1,100 MY 2009 Infiniti FX35/45 vehicles manufactured from October 31, 2007 (SOP) to April 16, 2008; and 226 MY 2009 Nissan GT-R vehicles manufactured from March 14, 2007 (SOP) to April 25, 2008.The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with a steering column outer tube that is out of specification (out of round), which may result in stress at the upper bearing.According to Nissan, in rare instances, the condition caused the bearing retainer to fracture creating excessive play in the steering wheel.In this condition, if excessive axial force is applied to the steering wheel, the column may separate and cause a loss of steering control.Nissan's remedy instructs dealers to replace the steering shaft on the Infiniti EX35 and FX35/45 vehicles and to replace the entire steering column assembly on the Nissan GT-R vehicles.ODI's analysis of complaint and warranty data related to the alleged defect in the subject vehicles identified a total of 5 incidents in which steering column separation appears to have occurred, including one alleging that a crash resulted.Sixteen (16) additional incidents of loose steering were identified in Nissan complaints (1) and warranty claims (15).The 5 separation incidents identified by ODI involved vehicles built from November 7, 2007 to February 5, 2008, including 3 vehicles built from February 2 to February 5, 2008.The 16 incidents of loose steering involved vehicles built from January 19, 2008 to April 3, 2008, including 9 vehicles built from February 1 to February 11, 2008.None of the incidents involved the approximately 1,800 MY 2008 EX35 vehicles that are not included in the recall, which either were not equipped with the Fuji Kiko power adjustable steering columns (the manual adjustable steering columns were made by a different supplier) or were built after April 25, 2008.This investigation is closed based on Nissan's safety recall.The VOQs associated with this investigation are: 10350255 and 10605536.
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Technical service bulletins for the 2009 Nissan GT-R 81
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Wiring harness repair information
- Certification label and VIN plate replacement service information
- CAN communication codes – diagnostic tips and guidelines
- CAN communication – network diagnostic flow chart
- Vehicle key not detected / authenticated, engine will not start
- Windshield cracking
- Removing foreign material from the window glass
- Window glass warranty information
- 12 volt battery testing for in-service vehicles service information
- Silicone-based lubricant or grease CAN damage electrical components service information
What 2009 Nissan GT-R owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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 very common problem on early gt-rs, affecting a high percentage of them at low mileage. I contacted nissan's gt-r report line, and they were of no help. I recently saw a recall on other nissan products related to their ABS systems. Although this is a small number of manufactured cars, this is an important safety device, and I believe needs to be scrutinized carefully. Thank you. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'
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: http://www.2009gtr.com/2012/01/nissan-extends-warranty-on-instrument.html
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 cluster lights out. Http://www.gtrlife.com/forums/topic/44110-official-nagtroc-gauge-light-out-thread/page-14 this is a factory defect that nissan will not own up to or acknowledge. No vehicle with under 15k should have these kinds of issues. Nissan needs to stand by their work and recall this unit. I have tried to contact the federal safety agency hotline but they were of no help. Seems no one wants to do what is right anymore, only what is easy. Please do what is right and make nissan recall this issue so owners don't have to pay for a factory defect.
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 mileage car that have passed the time period but have a broken cluster. It's a common and known issue and due to this technicality nissan refuses to replace the cluster.
The speedometer is inaccurate. The fuel gauge doesn't work. The digital screen on the gauge cluster doesn't work at all. Some of the lighting is out such as behind the RPM gauge. There is an orange exclamation point icon lit up on the gauge cluster as well.
The instrument gauge cluster leds gone out, as well as the indicator display. It happened while driving and they remain out. This is a well documented issues in many of the forums. Nissan is aware of the issue. This is a safety concern.
During a track day my fuel evap canister caught fire. There have been other gt-r owners that do not even track the car with normal driving, that have displayed a fuel stain in the passenger fender liner that is soaked from fuel from an overwhelmed (?badly designed) canister
The instrument gauge cluster leds gone out, as well as the shift indicator display. Making it almost impossible to see what speed you are traveling at and gear you are in. Nissan is aware of the issue and has extended the warranty for some but this is a safety concern. Im on the 2nd replacement that has failed from nissan.
I own a 2009 gtr and I believe it uses the same steering lock as altima. The car only has 36k miles and I also have the same issue. Car wont start due or the steering lock failed to disengage. I have it tow to my house and I did some research. Found out that 2009 to 2010 has steering issue. This is a definitely safety issue. I also find out the it required a hammer to start the 100k gt-r. This is a design flaw on the module, parts must be recall. Stand behind you product nissan. Don't run away.
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Questions about the 2009 Nissan GT-R
Is the 2009 Nissan GT-R reliable?
Owners have filed 19 complaints about the 2009 Nissan GT-R, 19.0 times a typical GT-R model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2009 Nissan GT-R?
Electrical system, with 6 complaints, typically around 21,800 miles. Next is fuel system (5).
How many recalls does the 2009 Nissan GT-R have?
1 recall, covering steering.
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