Model-year record
2013 Nissan GT-R
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Complaints filed
1
Reports to NHTSA, 2013
Safety recalls
0
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Not rated
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
19
EPA estimate
Known issues
Exterior Lighting issues account for the largest share of owner complaints (100% of 1 reports).
Share of all 1 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 10870640.
Individual complaint reports(1)
Showing the 1 most recent reportsExterior LightingMay 2016 · ODI 10870640Details +Close −
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN GT-R. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THERE WAS AN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF CONDENSATION PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED CONSTANTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT FOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,000.
- Reported
- May 2016
- Incident date
- Oct 2015
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this model year as of Jul 2026. Recall records can change when NHTSA publishes new information.
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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
2013 Nissan GT-R 2 DR AWD 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 | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM6) | 16 | 23 | 19 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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2013 Nissan GT-R: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2013 Nissan GT-R?
Owners filed 1 NHTSA complaints about the 2013 Nissan GT-R. This is raw owner-reported complaint volume with no production or exposure normalization, so it is not a reliability score or a best/worst-year ranking.
What are the most common problems on the 2013 Nissan GT-R?
The most-reported problem area is Exterior Lighting (100% of complaints).
How many recalls does the 2013 Nissan GT-R have?
No safety recalls are on record for the 2013 Nissan GT-R as of Jul 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2013 Nissan GT-R get?
The EPA rates the 2013 Nissan GT-R at 19 mpg combined.