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Nissan GT-R VIN Check

NHTSA holds 27 owner complaints on the Nissan GT-R from 19 production runs; the worst run has 4, the typical one 1.4.

NHTSA complaint records · 27 complaints · 19 runs · 2009–2017 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported GT-R run is JN1AR54F09M (2009 builds) with 4 complaints, 2.9× the typical run. Exterior lighting problems make up 27% of reports; 2009 is the worst model year at 1.6 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for GT-R model years 2009–2021.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Nissan GT-R has 19 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 48% of every GT-R complaint on file.

FIG.01·Nissan GT-R — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
JN1AR54F09M••••••20094——
JN1AR5EF2AM••••••20103——
JN1AR54F69M••••••20092——
JN1AR54F59M••••••20092——
JN1AR5EF3AM••••••20102——
JN1AR54F99M••••••20091——
JN1AR54F19M••••••20091—1
JN1AR54F29M••••••20091——
JN1AR54FX9M••••••20091——
JN1AR54F89M••••••20091——
JN1AR5EF3HM••••••20171——
22222222222••••••20101—1
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 7 GT-R runs has 1 complaint or fewer.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Nissan GT-R the gap between build years is 1.1×: a 2009 car draws 1.6 complaints per run, a 2010 one 1.4.

FIG.02·Nissan GT-R — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
20101.4107—
20091.6149—
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2009 at 1.6 complaints per run; lightest is 2010 at 1.4.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 27% of everything Nissan GT-R owners report: Exterior Lighting, 9 of 27 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Nissan GT-R — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Exterior Lighting9——
Electrical System8——
Fuel/propulsion System5—1
Power Train3——
Fuel System2—1
Gasoline2—1
Engine2——
Vehicle Speed Control2——
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 4 recall campaigns on the Nissan GT-R; the 4 below cover build years 2009 to 2021. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Nissan GT-R — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
15V795000Equipment:other:labels2015–2016
21V402000Suspension:rear:axle:spindle2021
19V654000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera2019
15V054000Steering:column2009
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

How serious were they

FIG.06·Nissan GT-R — complaint severity
OutcomeNissan GT-RAll vehicles
Complaints filed271,115,966
Involved a crash0 (0%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire2 (7.4%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported058,013
Deaths reported02,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Crash-related reports run 100% below the all-vehicle rate.

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Nissan GT-R share of that is 27 complaints over 19 runs, 0% of everything on record.

Everything on the Nissan GT-R
Recalls9 campaignsFuel economy19 mpg bestReliability4.0/5Common problems33 complaintsDimensionsSize, weight, generationsCargo space9 cu ftUsed prices78 listingsWhat yours is worthValue by year & mileageInsurance costEstimated per yearWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car2009–2026

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Nissan GT-R VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 27 NHTSA complaints from 19 GT-R runs and 4 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which GT-R production run has the most complaints?

JN1AR54F09M, a 2009 build, with 4 complaints. The typical GT-R run has 1.4.

Which GT-R years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 2009 is heaviest at 1.6 complaints per run and 2010 lightest at 1.4.

How many GT-R complaints involve a crash?

0% of 27 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 2 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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