2010 Nissan GT-R: common problems and reliability

One of the worst GT-R years.

One of the Nissan GT-R years to avoid. All GT-R years

11 owner complaints, most about fuel/propulsion system. No recalls.

Should I buy a 2010 GT-R?

The 2010 Nissan GT-R has 11 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are fuel/propulsion system and electrical system.

Safety record for the 2010 model year

11
Owner complaints
0
Recalls
0
Crash reports
1
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2010 Nissan GT-R vehicles (US, public record).

The Year Score compares this year with other GT-R years only. How we score it

Is 2010 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 11 complaints, the 2010 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

fuel/propulsion system
4
electrical system
3
exterior lighting
3
power train
3
air bags
1

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

Compare every GT-R year side by side to see how 2010 ranks against the rest.

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