AI Damage2010 Nissan GT-R: common problems
Owners of the 2010 Nissan GT-R filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel/propulsion system and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 11
What fails most often
- 1 Fuel/propulsion system 36% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 27% of all complaints
- 3 Exterior lighting 27% of all complaints
- 4 Powertrain 27% of all complaints
- 5 Air bags 9% of all complaints
- 6 Fuel system 9% of all complaints
- 7 Seats 9% of all complaints
- 8 Vehicle speed control 9% of all complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system: 4 complaints (36% of all).
- Electrical system: 3 complaints (27% of all).
- Exterior lighting: 3 complaints (27% of all).
- Powertrain: 3 complaints (27% of all).
- Air bags: 1 complaints (9% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3.8 L · petrol · turbo · 6 cyl
- dual-clutch (DCT), 6-speed
Drive: 4WD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 11 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Airbag light keeps blinking. After dealer diagnosed, determined faulty sensor b1018 passenger occupant sensor unit fail. I have not changed a seat or altered anything to the system. This is a safety issue and should be a recall since it involves the airbag system and many others have reported the same issue.
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.
Transmission on my 2010 nissan gtr failed at 40,138 miles. Nissan wants me to pay 18,000 to replace the transmission. Stated that they don't repair them. Car would not go into reverse or forward gears after normal driving. Nissan charged me 1034.00 dollars to look to see if they could identify the issue.
Vehicle would not accelerate no power this could be linked to transmission issues had to pull over and restart the car at which point if seemed to clear the problem.
Car woudl not go into reverse or forward gear after starting the engine. Stationary took the car to the dealer for repair and was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced at a cost of $18,000 this vehicle has less than 50,000 miles on it.
Fuel leaks out of the evap canister and onto rear passenger wheel fender liner under heavy driving and cornering. This leakage is also the source of very strong fuel fumes inside the cabin of the car. The evap canister is located ~6" upwind of the exhaust and has been seen to be the source of fires!
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…
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!
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 10,521 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 29% most complained about).
On average one model year of the GT-R has 3 complaints (13 years in the data). This year has 11, above average.
What to check before buying
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Nissan GT-R?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel/propulsion system, electrical system, exterior lighting. Total complaints: 11. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: fuel system, fuel smell (27%), smoke, burning smell, fire (18%), airbag warning light (9%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2010 Nissan GT-R?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2010 Nissan GT-R from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2010 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.