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Nissan GT-R: which year to buy? Recalls and complaints by year

Of 15 model years of the Nissan GT-R on record, 2009 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (19, most often about electrical system). It also has the most recall campaigns (1). 2010 has the most complaints mentioning a crash, a fire or an injury (1).

How to read this

Each row counts what official sources have on record for that model year: recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many of those complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability. Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, so open the year before you decide. 🇺🇸 Local data

Year Recalls Complaints Crash, fire or injury Most reported Combined
2024 0 0 0 — 18 MPG
2023 0 0 0 — 18 MPG
2021 0 0 0 — 18 MPG
2020 0 0 0 — 18 MPG
2019 0 0 0 — 18 MPG
2018 0 0 0 — 18 MPG
2017 0 0 0 — 18 MPG
2016 0 0 0 — 19 MPG
2015 0 0 0 — 19 MPG
2014 0 0 0 — 19 MPG
2013 0 1 0 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 19 MPG
2012 0 0 0 — 19 MPG
2011 0 1 0 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 17 MPG
2010 0 11 1 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 17 MPG
2009 1 19 1 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 18 MPG

Recalls: NHTSA campaigns only, so a defect also recalled in Canada is not counted twice. Stars: NHTSA overall rating. Fuel economy: EPA.

All years of the Nissan GT-R

Questions

Which Nissan GT-R year has the most complaints?
Of 15 model years of the Nissan GT-R on record, 2009 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (19, most often about electrical system).
Which Nissan GT-R year has the most recalls?
2009 has the most recall campaigns (1).
Which Nissan GT-R years have no complaints or recalls on record?
2024, 2023, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2012. That can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, not only a better one.
How is this comparison made?
We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.