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2009 Nissan GT-R Recalls & Complaints

The 2009 Nissan GT-R has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 19 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Nissan dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2009 Nissan GT-R. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2009 Nissan GT-R owner complaints

Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Nissan GT-R, describing incidents dated June 5, 2009 to August 15, 2023.

Most-cited components

  • Electrical System 6 complaints
  • Fuel/Propulsion System 5 complaints
  • Exterior Lighting 4 complaints
  • Engine 1 complaint
  • Power Train 1 complaint
  • Service Brakes 1 complaint

Of the 19 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11540564 · Filed

    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…

  • ODI #11161730 · Filed

    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…

  • ODI #11048465 · Filed

    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…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2009 Nissan GT-R in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Steering Column Tube may be Out of Round

NHTSA #15V054000 · Steering — Column · NHTSA notice

Reported February 2, 2015 · Nissan North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 16,973 vehicles

Repair completion: 61.8% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified March 9, 2015 · Vehicles built March 14, 2007 – April 25, 2008 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

Extra play in the steering wheel or a loss of steering may increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other Nissan GT-R model years

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