Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Nissan GT-R
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Nissan GT-R has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 19 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #15V054000 Steering Column Tube may be Out of Round NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 6 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 4 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 4 complaints
- Engine 1 complaint
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
- Power Train 1 complaint
Of the 19 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Nissan GT-R exhibits an average reliability rating due to limited evidence from complaints and a single recall. The sparse complaint data suggests some electrical issues but lacks enough detail to identify common failures confidently.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | Unknown | $400–$1,000 | occasional |
| Exterior lighting | Unknown | $200–$600 | occasional |
| Fuel system | Unknown | $300–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad replacement
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Transmission fluid service
- Coolant system flush
- Battery replacement
- Timing belt inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Dimming exterior lights
- Unresponsive electrical systems
- Fuel smell or leaks
- Steering wheel vibration
- Unexpected engine noise
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Nissan GT-R at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.