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US recalls (1)
Steering: column
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2008 Infiniti EX35 vehicles equipped with the power tilt/telescope option included in the premium package, manufactured June 29, 2007, to April 25, 2008, 2009 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 vehicles manufactured October 31, 2007, to April 16, 2008, and 2009 Nissan GT-R vehicles manufactured March 14, 2007, to April 25, 2008. The steering column outer tube may not be round, resulting in extra stress being applied to the upper steering bearing. This stress may cause the bearing retainer to fracture, creating extra play in the steering wheel or a possible loss of steering.
Risk and remedy
Risk: Extra play in the steering wheel or a loss of steering may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering shaft on the Infiniti EX35, FX35, and FX45 vehicles, and will replace the steering column assembly on the Nissan GT-R vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on March 9, 2015. Infiniti owners may contact customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Nissan owners may contact the GT-R hotline at 1-866-668-1487.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Steering
2015-02-11 · campaign 2015-060
On certain vehicles, the steering column upper bearing retainer may fail due to a manufacturing defect. if this occurs, the upper bearing may experience additional stress causing excessive play in the steering wheel. This could result in vehicle instability and increase the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace steering shaft on EX35/FX35/45 and replace steering column assembly on GT-R.
Owner complaints (19)
Owners filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Nissan GT-R (1 fires reported). Among 5 model years of this model, it ranks #1 for the most complaints (median 1).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Electrical system | 6 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 4 | |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | |
| Power train | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
| Unknown or other | 1 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2009 Nissan GT-R.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2009 Nissan GT-R 2-DR | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2009 Nissan GT-R version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| GT-R 3.8 L Automatic (S6) | 16 | 21 | 18 | $4,550 |
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