The Nissan GT-R spans 2009–2026 with 9 recorded NHTSA recalls and a 4.0/5 ForCar reliability score. The years to approach with caution are 2009, 2010, 2017 (most owner complaints); the cleanest are 2012, 2014, 2015. It delivers up to 19 mpg combined and NHTSA-rated safety.
How we score: NHTSA crash-test safety (40%), recall frequency across all years (25%) and the share of owner complaints involving a crash, fire or injury (35%). Based on NHTSA & EPA data — not user reviews.
Overview
The Nissan GT-R is one of the most popular vehicles in its class, produced from 2009 to 2026 across multiple generations.
How to read a Nissan GT-R VIN — every digit explained
Every Nissan GT-R carries a unique 17-character VIN stamped at the factory. Each position is a code — together they spell out where, when and how your car was built. Here's exactly what every digit means.
- WMI (1–3) — country & manufacturer. Tells you it's a Nissan and the country it was built in (real Nissan codes below).
- VDS (4–8) — model, body style, engine, trim & restraints. The 8th digit is the engine code.
- Check digit (9) — a math check that proves the VIN is genuine.
- Model year (10) — the year it was built (e.g. R = 2024, S = 2025).
- Plant (11) — which factory assembled this GT-R.
- Serial (12–17) — the unique sequential production number.
- USA1N4 · 1N6 · 5BZ · 5N1
- Mexico3N1 · 3N6 · 3N8 · 3PC
- JapanJN1 · JN6 · JN8
- UKSJK
Digits 4–17 — the engine code (8th), model-year letter (10th) and plant — follow the universal SAE standard, identical on every car. For the full year-code table (2001–2026), country codes and where the VIN is stamped on your GT-R, see the complete guide to reading a VIN.
How many recalls does the Nissan GT-R have?
The Nissan GT-R has 9 recorded NHTSA recalls across 2009–2026. Pick a year below to see its recalls — then verify open recalls against your specific VIN.
2021 Nissan GT-R recalls 1
Suspension:rear:axle:spindle
What's wrong. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Nissan Murano, INFINITI QX60, 2021 Nissan GT-R, INFINITI QX50, and Q50 vehicles. The front steering knuckle or rear axle housing may have insufficient strength due to improper heat-treatment.
Risk. The steering knuckle or rear axle could deform upon impact, such as from hitting a curb, resulting in a loss of steering control, or possible wheel separation. Both of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix. Dealers will inspect and replace the front steering knuckle and rear axle housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2021. Nissan owners may contact customer service at 1-800-867-7669. INFINITI owners may contact customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
2019 Nissan GT-R recalls 1
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
What's wrong. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk. The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Fix. Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
2016 Nissan GT-R recalls 1
Equipment:other:labels
What's wrong. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 GT-R vehicles manufactured February 24, 2014, to June 16, 2015 to be sold in Puerto Rico. The affected vehicles have a Certification Label that is missing the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Risk. Due to the label missing the GVWR/GAWR information, the operator may overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will apply a corrected label, free of charge. The recall began on December 23, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
2015 Nissan GT-R recalls 1
Equipment:other:labels
What's wrong. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 GT-R vehicles manufactured February 24, 2014, to June 16, 2015 to be sold in Puerto Rico. The affected vehicles have a Certification Label that is missing the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Risk. Due to the label missing the GVWR/GAWR information, the operator may overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will apply a corrected label, free of charge. The recall began on December 23, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
2009 Nissan GT-R recalls 1
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What's wrong. 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.
Best and worst years for the Nissan GT-R
Based on NHTSA owner-complaint volume across 18 tracked years, the worst years are 2009, 2010, 2017 and the best (fewest complaints) are 2012, 2014, 2015.
ForCar aggregate — our own analysis of complaint volume, not published by NHTSA.
| Year | Owner complaints | Top issue | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 GT-R | Electrical System | Avoid | |
| 2010 GT-R | Fuel/propulsion System | Avoid | |
| 2011 GT-R | Exterior Lighting | Average | |
| 2012 GT-R | — | Best | |
| 2013 GT-R | Exterior Lighting | Average | |
| 2014 GT-R | — | Best | |
| 2015 GT-R | — | Best | |
| 2016 GT-R | — | Average | |
| 2017 GT-R | Engine | Avoid | |
| 2018 GT-R | — | Average | |
| 2019 GT-R | — | Average | |
| 2020 GT-R | — | Average | |
| 2021 GT-R | — | Average | |
| 2022 GT-R | — | Average | |
| 2023 GT-R | — | Average | |
| 2024 GT-R | — | Average | |
| 2025 GT-R | — | Average | |
| 2026 GT-R | — | Average |
What are the most common Nissan GT-R problems?
The most-reported Nissan GT-R problems are Seats (1 reports), Engine (2 reports) and Air Bags (1 reports) — out of 33 owner complaints NHTSA holds for the model. Here's how they break down:
Most-reported components — tap a category to read what owners actually experienced:
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, all model years. Bar = share of total complaints. Full reports searchable on NHTSA.gov.
Nissan GT-R specifications & dimensions
The 2009–2023 Nissan GT-R measures 183″ long on a 109″ wheelbase, with a curb weight near 3,836 lb. Full dimensions below — engine, horsepower and trim decode from your VIN. For the original factory build — MSRP, trim and standard equipment — rebuild the Nissan GT-R window sticker.
| Years | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2023 | 183″ | 75″ | 54″ | 109″ | 3,836 lb |
Source: NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada vehicle specifications. Metric values converted to imperial; generation ranges approximate.
Nissan GT-R cargo space, seating & interior room
How much the GT-R holds — passengers and cargo. EPA measures its interior at 101 cu ft of passenger volume and 15 cu ft of cargo. Seating capacity and legroom vary by trim.
Exact seating capacity, third-row availability, legroom and headroom decode from your VIN or vary by trim — the original factory equipment & options list shows what each trim included.
Passenger & cargo volume from EPA fueleconomy.gov (largest configuration). Seats, legroom and headroom from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
Nissan GT-R tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What MPG does the Nissan GT-R get?
The Nissan GT-R returns up to 19 combined MPG (EPA), which works out to roughly $4,050/yr in fuel. Pick an engine to see MPG, annual running cost and CO₂ by year:
The 2024 Nissan GT-R (3.8L 6-cyl) gets 18 mpg combined and costs about $4,300/yr to fuel, emitting 493 g/mi CO₂ (GHG 4/10, smog 3/10) — about $10,500 more than the average new vehicle over 5 years.
| Year | City | Hwy | Comb | Fuel/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Smog | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 GT-R | 16 | 22 | $4,300 | 493 | 3/10 | 3.8L 6-cyl | |
| 2023 GT-R | 16 | 22 | $4,300 | 493 | 3/10 | 3.8L 6-cyl | |
| 2021 GT-R | 16 | 22 | $4,300 | 482 | 3/10 | 3.8L 6-cyl | |
| 2020 GT-R | 16 | 22 | $4,300 | 482 | 3/10 | 3.8L 6-cyl | |
| 2019 GT-R | 16 | 22 | $4,300 | 493 | 3/10 | 3.8L 6-cyl | |
| 2018 GT-R | 16 | 22 | $4,300 | 484 | 3/10 | 3.8L 6-cyl | |
| 2017 GT-R | 16 | 22 | $4,300 | 484 | 6/10 | 3.8L 6-cyl | |
| 2016 GT-R | 16 | 22 | $4,050 | 474 | 6/10 | 3.8L 6-cyl | |
| 2015 GT-R | 16 | 23 | $4,050 | 472 | 6/10 | 3.8L 6-cyl | |
| 2014 GT-R | 16 | 23 | $4,050 | 472 | 6/10 | 3.8L 6-cyl | |
| 2013 GT-R | 16 | 23 | $4,050 | 471 | 6/10 | 3.8L 6-cyl | |
| 2012 GT-R | 16 | 23 | $4,050 | 468 | 6/10 | 3.8L 6-cyl | |
| 2011 GT-R | 15 | 21 | $4,550 | 523 | 6/10 | 3.8L 6-cyl | |
| 2010 GT-R | 15 | 21 | $4,550 | 523 | 6/10 | 3.8L 6-cyl | |
| 2009 GT-R | 16 | 21 | $4,300 | 494 | 6/10 | 3.8L 6-cyl |
Source: EPA fuel-economy database (ForCar-hosted, 1986–2027) — best combined rating per engine & year, with EPA annual fuel cost and tailpipe CO₂. Trim & drivetrain vary slightly; decode your VIN for the exact figure.
See how the GT-R stacks up against the most fuel-efficient sedans, or calculate this GT-R's real yearly fuel cost.
What engines does the Nissan GT-R have? Power & range
The Nissan GT-R is offered with 1 powertrain — 3.8L 6-cyl. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V6 | 3.8L · 6-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | AWD | Premium |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
How much does a Nissan GT-R cost to own?
A used Nissan GT-R sells for a median of about $109,991 for a 2016 — most listed between $72,300 and $110,000, from 14 real US listings we track. That real market price is what depreciation eats into, so it's the true anchor of the cost to own:
| Year | Typical price | Market range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 GT-R | $72,300–$110,000 | 3 | |
| 2009 GT-R | $95,000–$99,998 | 6 | |
| 1994 GT-R | $45,995–$125,000 | 5 |
For every model year mileage-adjusted, trade-in vs private-party vs dealer pricing and a good-deal check, see what a GT-R is worth today, or browse used-market prices for sedans.
A Nissan GT-R tends to depreciate faster than average. A typical example keeps roughly 37% of its value after five years — losing about 63% to depreciation. Fuel, maintenance and insurance add to the total cost to own.
| Age | Value retained | Est. resale value | Lost to depreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 75% | $22,500 | −$7,500 |
| Year 2 | 63% | $18,900 | −$11,100 |
| Year 3 | 53% | $15,900 | −$14,100 |
| Year 4 | 44% | $13,200 | −$16,800 |
| Year 5 | 37% | $11,100 | −$18,900 |
What goes into the five-year cost to own:
- Depreciation — the biggest cost: this GT-R loses about 63% of its value over five years. See the full depreciation curve by age.
- Fuel — ≈ $20,250 over five years at roughly 15,000 miles a year.
- Maintenance & repairs — routine service, tires and wear items as the GT-R ages.
- Insurance — varies by driver, state and trim; get a quote for your exact figure.
Resale & depreciation are ForCar estimates from typical segment value-retention curves — not a live market quote. Fuel from EPA fueleconomy.gov at ~15k mi/yr.
How much is a Nissan GT-R to insure?
A Nissan GT-R costs about $5,906 a year to insure for a typical driver on full coverage — roughly 311% above the average car. That's from its real HLDI insurance-loss index (411, where 100 = average car); your own rate moves with state, age, record and coverage.
Estimate = US-average premium × the GT-R's HLDI loss index. See Nissan insurance cost by model, cost by state, or compare any car.
Is the Nissan GT-R safe?
NHTSA crash-test ratings aren't published for the GT-R yet — see the top-rated safest cars instead.
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How many miles does a Nissan GT-R last?
A well-maintained Nissan GT-R typically lasts 250,000–300,000+ miles. It's exceptionally durable — with routine maintenance many owners report 250k+ on the original powertrain. Its ForCar Reliability Score is 4.0/5.
Check your Nissan GT-R’s VIN — history, recalls & specs
Title records, open recalls, build details and paint code — straight from the VIN. Free.
Check this GT-R’s VIN free →All Nissan GT-R model years
A year-by-year snapshot of the Nissan GT-R — recalls, best EPA fuel economy and NHTSA safety. Tap a year for full details.
| Year | Recalls | Best MPG | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 GT-R | 0 | — | |
| 2025 GT-R | 0 | — | |
| 2024 GT-R | 0 | — | |
| 2023 GT-R | 0 | — | |
| 2022 GT-R | 0 | — | |
| 2021 GT-R | 1 recall | — | |
| 2020 GT-R | 0 | — | |
| 2019 GT-R | 1 recall | — | |
| 2018 GT-R | 0 | — | |
| 2017 GT-R | 1 recall | — | |
| 2016 GT-R | 1 recall | — | |
| 2015 GT-R | 1 recall | — | |
| 2014 GT-R | 0 | — | |
| 2013 GT-R | 1 recall | — | |
| 2012 GT-R | 0 | — | |
| 2011 GT-R | 1 recall | — | |
| 2010 GT-R | 1 recall | — | |
| 2009 GT-R | 1 recall | — |
Recalls = NHTSA campaigns that year · MPG = best EPA combined · Safety = NHTSA overall stars (tested years).
Frequently asked questions
What are the worst years for the GT-R?
By owner-complaint volume, 2009, 2010, 2017 drew the most reports. 2012, 2014, 2015 have the cleanest records.
How many recalls does the GT-R have?
9 recorded NHTSA recalls across 2009–2026. Always check open recalls by your VIN. See all Nissan recalls and reliability across every model.
What MPG does the GT-R get?
Up to 19 combined MPG (EPA), depending on engine — from the base 4-cylinder to the hybrid.
How many miles does a GT-R last?
A well-maintained GT-R typically reaches 200,000–300,000 miles with regular maintenance.
Is the GT-R reliable?
Our ForCar Reliability Score for the GT-R is 4.0/5, based on NHTSA safety, recall history and complaint severity.
What's the Nissan GT-R warranty?
New Nissan models carry a 3 years / 36,000 miles basic (bumper-to-bumper) warranty and a 5 years / 60,000 miles powertrain warranty. Coverage can vary by model year and market — confirm with a Nissan dealer.
Where is the Nissan GT-R made?
The assembly plant is encoded in the VIN — the 11th character. Decode your GT-R's VIN above to see exactly where it was built; Nissan may build it at more than one plant depending on the year.
How much ground clearance does the GT-R have?
Ground clearance varies by trim and drivetrain — AWD/4WD versions often sit higher. Decode your VIN or check the specific trim for the exact figure.