Most common 2010 Nissan GT-R problems
Share of the 11 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Nissan GT-R complaints by model year
What 2010 Nissan GT-R owners say
Fuel & propulsion system
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. After we added fuel if the vehicle gets down to a quarter of a tank problems start to happen gauge indicated that 64 miles of gas remained in the tank but the problem still took place moving at a speed of 45 miles an hour in rush hour traffice vehicle also stopped and could not be started when this took place.
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! I attach photos of fuel staining around the EVAP canister on my car. I have personally seen 2 Nissan GT-rs catch fire due to this situation, & have photos (not attached).
Electrical system
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 to be a related to anything caused by the owner. Nissan's solution is to replace the cluster with the same cluster that still has the faulty design and the lights still go out.
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.
Lights
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 to be a related to anything caused by the owner. Nissan's solution is to replace the cluster with the same cluster that still has the faulty design and the lights still go out.
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 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8L 6-cyl turbo | 6-speed dual-clutch | 4WD | 15 / 21 / 17 |
EPA ratings. Class: Subcompact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2010 Nissan GT-R a good car?
There isn't enough complaint history for the GT-R to compare model years reliably. So far owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA.
What is the most common problem with the 2010 Nissan GT-R?
The fuel & propulsion system — 5 complaints, 45% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the electrical system (3) and lights (3).
How many recalls does the 2010 Nissan GT-R have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2010 Nissan GT-R. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
At what mileage do 2010 Nissan GT-R problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 40,000 miles; 90% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.