Specifications by model year
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Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km | Fuel-economy range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16 | 22 | 18 | 14.7 | 10.69 | 13.07 | — |
| 2023 | 16 | 22 | 18 | 14.7 | 10.69 | 13.07 | — |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 16 | 22 | 18 | 14.7 | 10.69 | 13.07 | — |
| 2020 | 16 | 22 | 18 | 14.7 | 10.69 | 13.07 | — |
| 2019 | 16 | 22 | 18 | 14.7 | 10.69 | 13.07 | — |
| 2018 | 16 | 22 | 18 | 14.7 | 10.69 | 13.07 | — |
| 2017 | 16 | 22 | 18 | 14.7 | 10.69 | 13.07 | — |
| 2016 | 16 | 22 | 19 | 14.7 | 10.69 | 12.38 | 16-22 mpg combined |
| 2015 | 16 | 23 | 19 | 14.7 | 10.23 | 12.38 | — |
| 2014 | 16 | 23 | 19 | 14.7 | 10.23 | 12.38 | — |
| 2013 | 16 | 23 | 19 | 14.7 | 10.23 | 12.38 | — |
| 2012 | 16 | 23 | 19 | 14.7 | 10.23 | 12.38 | 16-23 mpg combined |
| 2011 | 15 | 21 | 17 | 15.68 | 11.2 | 13.84 | — |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Engine code | Transmission | Drivetrain | Engine configuration | engine | Horsepower | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | coupe | 6 | 3.8 | Premium | — | Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | — | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.8, Fuel type: Premium | — | — |
| 2023 | coupe | 6 | 3.8 | Premium | — | Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) | All-Wheel Drive | V-Shaped | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.8, Fuel type: Premium, Engine configuration: V-Shaped | — | — |
| 2022 | coupe | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | coupe | 6 | 3.8 | Premium | — | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | — | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.8, Fuel type: Premium | — | — |
| 2020 | coupe | 6 | 3.8 | Premium | — | Automatic (AM-S6) | All-Wheel Drive | — | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.8, Fuel type: Premium | — | — |
| 2019 | coupe | 6 | 3.8 | Premium | — | Automatic | 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4 | — | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.8, Fuel type: Premium | — | — |
| 2018 | coupe | 6 | 3.8 | Premium | — | Automatic (AM6) | All-Wheel Drive | — | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.8, Fuel type: Premium | — | — |
| 2017 | coupe | 6 | 3.8 | Premium | — | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | — | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.8, Fuel type: Premium | — | — |
| 2016 | coupe | 6 | 3.8 | Premium | VR38DETT | Automatic (AM6) | All-Wheel Drive | V6 | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.8, Fuel type: Premium, Horsepower: 545-600 hp, Torque: 463-481 lb-ft, Engine configuration: V6 | 545-600 hp | 463-481 lb-ft |
| 2015 | coupe | 6 | 3.8 | Premium | — | Automatic (AM6) | All-Wheel Drive | — | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.8, Fuel type: Premium | — | — |
| 2014 | coupe | 6 | 3.8 | Premium | — | Automatic (AM6) | All-Wheel Drive | — | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.8, Fuel type: Premium | — | — |
| 2013 | coupe | 6 | 3.8 | Premium | VR38DETT | Automatic (AM6) | All-Wheel Drive | V6 | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.8, Fuel type: Premium, Horsepower: 545 hp, Torque: 463 lb-ft, Engine configuration: V6 | 545 hp | 463 lb-ft |
| 2012 | coupe | 6 | 3.8 | Premium | VR38DETT | Automatic (AM6) | All-Wheel Drive | V6 | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.8, Fuel type: Premium, Horsepower: 530 hp, Torque: 448 lb-ft, Engine configuration: V6 | 530 hp | 448 lb-ft |
| 2011 | coupe | 6 | 3.8 | Premium | — | Automatic (AM6) | All-Wheel Drive | — | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.8, Fuel type: Premium | — | — |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | msrp | pricing | Trim | Base price | currency | Base MSRP | MSRP range | Confidence | notes | Source | estimatedAt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | Trim: Base/Nismo | Base/Nismo | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | Base price: $99,990 | — | $99,990 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $101,770, MSRP range: $101,770 - $149,990, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP for Premium trim was $101,770, Black Edition was $111,510, and NISMO was $149,990. Some sources indicate a base MSRP of $103,365 or $102,770 for the Premium trim., Source: AI-generated estimate; not a verified quote, estimatedAt: 6/15/2026 | — | — | — | USD | $101,770 | $101,770 - $149,990 | 0.9 | MSRP for Premium trim was $101,770, Black Edition was $111,510, and NISMO was $149,990. Some sources indicate a base MSRP of $103,365 or $102,770 for the Premium trim. | AI-generated estimate; not a verified quote | 6/15/2026 |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $90,950, MSRP range: $90,950 - $96,100, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP for Premium and Black Edition trims., Source: AI-generated estimate; not a verified quote, estimatedAt: 6/15/2026 | — | — | — | USD | $90,950 | $90,950 - $96,100 | 0.9 | MSRP for Premium and Black Edition trims. | AI-generated estimate; not a verified quote | 6/15/2026 |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | Keyless ignition | Seat rows | GVWR | bodyAndInterior | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel | Entertainment system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | — | — | — | Standard | 2 | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 4 | — | — | — | Standard | 2 | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 4 | — | — | — | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 109.4 | 20 | 20 | — |
| 2020 | 4 | — | — | — | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 109.4 | 20 | 20 | — |
| 2019 | 4 | — | — | — | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Entertainment system: CD + Stereo, Seat rows: 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 109.4 | 20 | 20 | CD + Stereo |
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | — | — | Standard | 1 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 1 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 109.4 | 20 | 20 | — |
| 2017 | 4 | 2 | 249 | 8.8 | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 109.4 | 20 | 20 | — |
| 2016 | 4 | 2 | 315 | 11.1 | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | 4 | 2 | 249 | 8.8 | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | 4 | 2 | 249 | 8.8 | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | nhtsaSafetyRatings | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | rearCamera | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | pedestrianAeb | laneDepartureWarning | adas | autoBrake | Rated vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, rearCamera: standard, parkAssist: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard | — | — |
| 2023 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, pedestrianAeb: standard, laneDepartureWarning: standard, rearCamera: standard, parkAssist: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | — | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, autoBrake: standard, rearCamera: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard | standard | — |
| 2020 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | standard | — | — | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, rearCamera: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard | — | — |
| 2019 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | — | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, autoBrake: standard, rearCamera: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard | standard | — |
| 2018 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | — | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, autoBrake: standard, rearCamera: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard | standard | — |
| 2017 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | — | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, autoBrake: standard, rearCamera: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard | standard | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | tpms: standard | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | tpms: standard | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | tpms: standard | — | — |
| 2013 | Rated vehicle: 2013 Nissan GT-R 2 DR AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | tpms: standard | — | 2013 Nissan GT-R 2 DR AWD |
| 2012 | Rated vehicle: 2012 Nissan GT-R 2 DR AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | tpms: standard | — | 2012 Nissan GT-R 2 DR AWD |
| 2011 | Rated vehicle: 2011 Nissan GT-R 2 DR AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | tpms: standard | — | 2011 Nissan GT-R 2 DR AWD |
Model year reports
2024
NewestThe 2024 Nissan GT-R presents an excellent reliability record with zero recalls or complaints reported to NHTSA.
2023
The 2023 Nissan GT-R presents an exceptionally strong reliability profile with zero recalls and zero consumer complaints.
2022
The 2022 Nissan GT-R offers exceptional reliability with zero recalls and complaints, indicating a robust build.
2021
The 2021 Nissan GT-R offers a thrilling driving experience, but potential buyers must prioritize inspecting the steering knuckle and rear axle housing due to a significant safety recall.
2020
The 2020 Nissan GT-R presents an excellent reliability record with zero recalls and zero complaints, indicating exceptional build quality and owner satisfaction.
2019
The 2019 Nissan GT-R offers a good reliability score, but buyers must confirm the back-up camera recall has been addressed.
2018
The 2018 Nissan GT-R presents as a capable, high-performance machine with an excellent public reliability score of 9.6.
2017
The 2017 Nissan GT-R offers supercar performance with a good reliability rating, but potential buyers must prioritize inspection of its complex dual-clutch transmission.
2016
The 2016 Nissan GT-R offers exhilarating performance but demands careful inspection.
2015
The 2015 Nissan GT-R offers formidable performance, but potential buyers must prioritize a thorough inspection of unaddressed Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs).
2014
The 2014 Nissan GT-R offers exhilarating performance with a strong reliability score of 8.5, but its high-performance nature demands meticulous inspection of the engine cooling system.
2013
The 2013 Nissan GT-R offers formidable performance, but its complex nature necessitates a thorough pre-purchase inspection, particularly focusing on the transmission and ensuring all Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) have been addressed.
2012
The 2012 Nissan GT-R presents a compelling performance package with a surprisingly clean NHTSA record, but its inherent complexity demands meticulous inspection of the **transmission and drivetrain**.
2011
The 2011 Nissan GT-R offers exhilarating performance but demands careful consideration due to its average reliability rating.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Nissan GT-R?
Carfocal currently has 14 published GT-R reports, covering 2011 through 2024. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2024 Nissan GT-R presents an excellent reliability record with zero recalls or complaints reported to NHTSA.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024.
Is the Nissan GT-R reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Nissan GT-R. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2024 nissan gt-r presents an excellent reliability record with zero recalls or complaints reported to nhtsa. and the 2024 nissan gt-r offers a unique blend of performance and prestige. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
14 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Nissan GT-R?
Across Carfocal's published GT-R guides, recurring problem areas include Transmission Control Module (TCM), Cooling System Components (Radiator, Hoses), and Brake Pads and Rotors. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Transmission Control Module (TCM), Cooling System Components (Radiator, Hoses), and Brake Pads and Rotors.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 14
- Years tracked
- 14
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints