THE LED IN MY GTR CLUSTER ARE NO LONGER WORKING, THEY ARE DEFECTIVE AND ARE NOT REPLACEABLE = NOT BEING ABLE TO SEE THE CLUSTER DRIVING AT NIGHT TIME CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS. SAFETY IS EVERYTHING, NISSAN NEEDS TO UNDERSTAND THE SAFETY BEHIND NOT BEING ABLE TO SEE THE CLUSTER WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. THE REPAIR SHOULD BE SIMPLE AND REPAIRABLE BUT IN THIS CASE IT IS NOT.
2010 Nissan GT-R electrical problems
moderate 3 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
THE LIGHTS GO OUT FOR THE GAUGE CLUSTER ROUTINELY GO OUT RENDERING DRIVERS UNABLE TO READ THE GAUGES AT NIGHT INCLUDING THE FUEL GAUGE AND SPEEDOMETER. I NOTICED IT WHEN I STARTED MY CAR WHILE IN A DARK LOCATION AND WAS UNABLE TO SEE MY TEMPERATURE GAUGE, FUEL GAUGE, AND GEAR INDICATED GAUGE ALONG WITH PART OF MY TACHOMETER. MANY OTHER OWNERS EXPERIENCED THIS SAME PROBLEM AND THERE DOES NOT SEEM T…
THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTING IN THE CAR HAS FAILED RENDERING THE GAUGES/SPEEDOMETER/ETC UNREADABLE AT NIGHT. NISSAN EXTENDED THE WARRANTY ON THIS ITEM BUT MINE HAS BEEN REPLACED AND NOW HAS THE EXACT SAME ISSUE. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE - NOT BEING ABLE TO READ THE SPEEDOMETER AT NIGHT IS DANGEROUS!
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2010 Nissan GT-R?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 3 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?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
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.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
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