Verdict
2010 Nissan GT-R: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2010 Nissan GT-R — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
Middle-of-the-pack complaint volume for coupe.
Owners filed 11 NHTSA complaints — fewer complaints than 50% of 2010 coupes. Electrical System leads the reports (27%). No safety recalls on record.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2010 coupes, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
Complaints filed
11
Reports to NHTSA, 2010
Safety recalls
0
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Not rated
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
17
EPA estimate
Complaint volume vs. segment peers
Fewer complaints than 50% of 2010 coupes
The bar is this car's percentile among 2010 coupes by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.
Known issues
Electrical System issues lead owner complaints (27% of 11 reports), followed by fuel/propulsion system (27%).
Share of all 11 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11292337, ODI 10785838, ODI 10780106.
Recalls
0 recalls — none issued for this model year as of Jul 2026. Recall records can change as NHTSA publishes new campaigns.
A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.
Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
2010 Nissan GT-R 2-DR w/SAB NHTSA source
- Overall
- Not rated
- Frontal
- Not rated
- Side
- Not rated
- Rollover
- Not rated
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT-R | 3.8L 6-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM6) | 15 | 21 | 17 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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"Fewest reports" and "most complained" describe raw NHTSA complaint totals, not vehicle reliability. The last few model years are left unlabelled because they have had less road time.
2010 Nissan GT-R: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2010 Nissan GT-R?
Owners filed 11 NHTSA complaints about the 2010 Nissan GT-R — fewer complaints than 50% of comparable 2010 coupes, so it sits toward the stronger end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.
What are the most common problems on the 2010 Nissan GT-R?
The most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (27% of complaints) and fuel/propulsion system (27%).
How many recalls does the 2010 Nissan GT-R have?
No safety recalls are on record for the 2010 Nissan GT-R as of Jul 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2010 Nissan GT-R get?
The EPA rates the 2010 Nissan GT-R at 17 mpg combined.