2009 Nissan GT-R recalls and problems

The 2009 Nissan GT-R has 1 safety recall and 19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Nissan dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2009 Nissan GT-R vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2009 Nissan GT-R recalls

Recall 15V-054: Steering

Reported Feb 2, 2015 · 16,973 vehicles affected · Nissan North America, Inc.

Problem: 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.

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

Fix: 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.

2009 Nissan GT-R problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	6
Fuel System, Gasoline	4
Exterior Lighting	4
Power Train	1
Engine	1
Unknown or Other	1
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Steering	1
Fuel/Propulsion System	1
Service Brakes	1
Visibility	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 20,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2009 Nissan GT-R complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Visibility · at 8,800 miles · reported Aug 24, 2023

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 notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 8,800.

Service Brakes · at 18,950 miles · reported Dec 15, 2018

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 very common problem on early gt-rs, affecting a high percentage of them at low mileage. I contacted nissan's gt-r report line, and they were of no help. I recently saw a recall on other nissan products related to their ABS systems. Although this is a small number of manufactured cars, this is an…

Electrical System · at 21,800 miles · reported Nov 26, 2017

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: http://www.2009gtr.com/2012/01/nissan-extends-warranty-on-instrument.html

Electrical System · at 10,000 miles · reported May 25, 2017

I'm writing this because the instrument gauge cluster light is out on my 2009 gt-r, and it is a safety hazard. I have tried to work with nissan of america/canada but like most with their lights out the 'extended' warranty expired before the issue occurred. There are many people with their gauge cluster lights out. Http://www.gtrlife.com/forums/topic/44110-official-nagtroc-gauge-light-out-thread/page-14 this is a factory defect that nissan will not own up to or acknowledge. No vehicle with under 15k should have these kinds of issues. Nissan needs to stand by their work and recall this unit. I…

Exterior Lighting · at 22,500 miles · reported Mar 15, 2017

The instrument gauge cluster on a 2009-2010 gtr has a common problem where the LEDS behind the fuel gauge end of burning out. Nissan is aware of the issue and offered a factory extended warranty from 3 years / 36k miles to 6 years / unlimited miles. Even so, for owners like myself with a low mileage car that have passed the time period but have a broken cluster. It's a common and known issue and due to this technicality nissan refuses to replace the cluster.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Nissan GT-R have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2009 Nissan GT-R: 15V-054 (steering). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2009 Nissan GT-R?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (6 reports), followed by fuel system, gasoline (4). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 20,000 miles.

Are Nissan recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Nissan dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.