2009 Nissan GT-R: common problems and reliability
One of the worst GT-R years.
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19 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2009 GT-R?The 2009 Nissan GT-R has 19 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and exterior lighting.
Safety record for the 2009 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2009 Nissan GT-R vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2009 a good year for the GT-R?
Across the 5 GT-R model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2017) to 19 (2009). With 19 complaints, the 2009 GT-R sits above the model's median of 1.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2009 GT-R
steering:column
Campaign 15V054000Nissan 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.
What owners say across generations
The sentiment from the community is one of high performance respect with significant concerns regarding cost and technological evolution.
Owner insights cover all generations of the GT-R. See the full GT-R owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used GT-R listings typically run $85,997–$145,500 across 2009 to 2024 model years.
Other GT-R model years
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