Nissan GT-R
15 model years from 2009 to 2024, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

- Model years
- 2009–2024
- Class
- Subcompact Cars
- Latest engines
- 3.8L 6-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 17–19 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 4 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2009 (13)
- Fewest problems
- 2023
- Interest
- 29,000 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2024 GT-R in brief
The 2024 Nissan GT-R is a subcompact car offered with a 3.8L 6-cyl turbo engine and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 184 inches long and 75 inches wide on a 109-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,922 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 18 MPG combined (16 city / 22 highway), 22% worse than the 2024 subcompact car average of 23.1 MPG, for an estimated $4,550 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
The Nissan GT-R has 15 model years in our data, from 2009 to 2024.
Its most efficient year was 2016 at 19 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 17 to 19 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the electrical system (9), exterior lighting (8), fuel/propulsion system (4).
Buying used? 2024 has the fewest problems in our data.
2021 has the most recalls (1); all years together count 4 campaigns and 24 owner complaints.
How the 2009 GT-R compares
The 2009 Nissan GT-R is a subcompact car offered with a 3.8L 6-cyl turbo engine and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.
It measures about 184 inches long and 75 inches wide on a 109-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,836 lb.
About the Nissan GT-R
The Nissan GT-R is a sports car, built by Japanese marque Nissan from 2007 to 2025. It has a 2+2 seating layout and is also considered a grand tourer. The engine is front-mid mounted and drives all four wheels. It succeeded the Nissan Skyline GT-R, a high-performance variant of the Nissan Skyline. Although this model was the sixth-generation to bear the GT-R name, it was no longer part of the Skyline line-up. The car was built on the PM platform, derived from the FM platform used in the Skyline and Nissan Z models. Production was conducted in a shared production line at Nissan's Tochigi plant in Japan.
From the Wikipedia article "Nissan GT-R", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2024 GT-R pros & cons
Full 2024 details →What's good
- Few owner complaints0 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 41 for similar models.
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 18 MPG combined, 22% below the 2024 subcompact car average of 23.1 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Best and worst years to buy used
2024 GT-R
0 owner complaints · 0 recalls
None of the 9 model years we compared stands out for complaints or recalls.
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 9 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
GT-R changes by model year
- 2012
- Best combined MPG up from 17 to 19
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 15 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.8L 6-cyl turbo | 18 MPG | 183.5 in | 3,922 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3.8L 6-cyl turbo | 18 MPG | 183.5 in | 3,922 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 3.8L 6-cyl turbo | 18 MPG | 183.5 in | 3,922 lb | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 3.8L 6-cyl turbo | 18 MPG | 183.5 in | 3,922 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3.8L 6-cyl turbo | 18 MPG | 183.5 in | 3,922 lb | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3.8L 6-cyl turbo | 18 MPG | 183.5 in | 3,922 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 3.8L 6-cyl turbo | 18 MPG | 183.5 in | 3,922 lb | Not rated | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 3.8L 6-cyl turbo | 19 MPG | 183.5 in | 3,922 lb | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 3.8L 6-cyl turbo | 19 MPG | 183.5 in | 3,832 lb | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 3.8L 6-cyl turbo | 19 MPG | 183.5 in | 3,836 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 3.8L 6-cyl turbo | 19 MPG | 183.5 in | 3,836 lb | Not rated | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | 3.8L 6-cyl turbo | 19 MPG | 183.5 in | 3,836 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 3.8L 6-cyl turbo | 17 MPG | 183.5 in | 3,836 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3.8L 6-cyl turbo | 17 MPG | 183.5 in | 3,836 lb | Not rated | 0 | 9 |
| 2009 | 3.8L 6-cyl turbo | 18 MPG | 183.5 in | 3,836 lb | Not rated | 1 | 13 |
Alternatives to the 2024 GT-R
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Toyota Corolla | 50 MPG | ★★★★★ | 3 |
| 2024 Honda Civic | 36 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2024 Ford Mustang | 26 MPG | ★★★★★ | 12 |
| 2024 Toyota Camry | 52 MPG | ★★★★★ | 1 |
| 2024 Chevrolet Camaro | 22 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Toyota Prius | 57 MPG | ★★★★★ | 4 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Nissan. How we calculate this →