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full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2009 Nissan GT-R electrical problems
moderate 6 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850 · see electrical across all vehicles →
Complaints
6
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$850
When does it fail?
Of the 6 electrical complaints filed for the 2009 Nissan GT-R, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
No new NHTSA electrical complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 10 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering electrical on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
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full bulletin at NHTSA ↗12 VOLT BATTERY TESTING FOR IN-SERVICE VEHICLES SERVICE INFORMATION The following Service Information lists NNA procedural recommendations for establishing good connections while performing 12V battery testing. These recommendations are expected to promote uniformity during the connection process, therefore reducing the number of incorrect âTest with DCAâ and âReplaceâ results. HINT: If 12 volt batteries are allowed to discharge for a prolonged period of time, battery life may be drastically reduced. This condition may lead to premature battery replacement and customer dissatisfaction. IMPORTANT: ï· CPX-900 is now an accepted testing tool to use along with or in place of the DSS-500
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗SILICONE-BASED LUBRICANT OR GREASE CAN DAMAGE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SERVICE INFORMATION Do not apply Silicone-based lubricants or grease to, or around, any interior electrical components. To avoid the risk of death or severe personal injury, do not directly spray Silicone-based lubricant or grease, or inadvertently overspray Silicone-based lubricant or grease onto any interior electrical components. These types of lubricants can be detrimental to the proper operation of electrical components.
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What owners are reporting 6 most recent
The LED lights in the instrument gauge cluster have gone out. It happened while driving and they remain out. This is a well documented issues in many of the forums. Although they had extended the warranty at one point this is an issue that sill needs to be addressed. Here is one of the links to one of the threads: http://www.gtrlife.com/forums/topic/44110-official-nagtroc-gauge-light-out-thread/
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
It is an extremely common issue for these guage clusters to go out and it requires a $2000 replacement. Nissan would not honor my extended warranty. Http://www.gtrlife.com/forums/topic/44110-official-nagtroc-gauge-light-out-thread/page__st__240 http://www.gtrheritage.com/topic/4877-09-cluster-repair/
The speedometer is inaccurate. The fuel gauge doesn't work. The digital screen on the gauge cluster doesn't work at all. Some of the lighting is out such as behind the RPM gauge. There is an orange exclamation point icon lit up on the gauge cluster as well.
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.…
The instrument gauge cluster leds gone out, as well as the shift indicator display. Making it almost impossible to see what speed you are traveling at and gear you are in. Nissan is aware of the issue and has extended the warranty for some but this is a safety concern. Im on the 2nd replacement that has failed from Nissan.
Had electrical trouble with your 2009 Nissan GT-R?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2009 Nissan GT-R?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 6 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $850 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Based on the 6 complaints filed, electrical issues most often appear around 24,599 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2009/Nissan/GT-R.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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