GREEN CHOICE
The EPA has certified this vehicle as among the 20 percent lowest-emitting passenger vehicles for its model year, based on government greenhouse gas and smog ratings.
Nissan Leaf
EPA Range:
107 miles
EPA Range:
107 miles
RECALL ALERT:
There are 2 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 2 recalls on this vehicle.
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RECALL ALERT:
There are 2 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 2 recalls on this vehicle.
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Reliability
Overall Reliability
We expect the 2025 Leaf will have about average reliability when compared to the average new car. This prediction is based on data from 2023 model, and the Nissan brand score.
The 2017 Nissan Leaf has been recalled 2 times by NHTSA.
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The 2017 Nissan Leaf has been recalled 2 times by NHTSA.
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2017 Sedans & Hatchbacks Reliability
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Nissan Leaf
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vs. Similar Cars
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Chevrolet Bolt
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Kia Soul
Tesla Model S
Tesla Model S
Nissan vs. Other New Car Brands Reliability
Reliability History
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Overall Reliability Verdict
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POTENTIAL TROUBLE SPOTS
Electric Motor
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EV Battery
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EV Charging
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Drive System
NA
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Suspension/Steering
NA
NA
NA
NA
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NA
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Brakes
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
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Climate System
NA
NA
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NA
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Electrical Accessories
NA
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Body Hardware
NA
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Paint/Trim
NA
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Noises/Leaks
NA
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In-car Electronics
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Overall Reliability Verdict
Potential Trouble Spots
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NA
2012
NA
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NA
2014
NA
2015
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NA
2017
NA
2018*
2019
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2021
NA
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
Powertrain
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2011*
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2017
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2018*
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2021
NA
2022
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2024
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Electric Motor
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2011*
NA
2012
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2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
2016
NA
2017
NA
2018*
2019
2020
2021
NA
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
EV Battery
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2011*
NA
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2013
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NA
2015
2016
NA
2017
NA
2018*
2019
2020
2021
NA
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
EV Charging
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2011*
NA
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2016
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2017
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2018*
2019
2020
2021
NA
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
Drive System
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2016
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2018*
2019
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2021
NA
2022
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2023
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NA
Show all Powertrain Trouble Spots
Suspension/Steering
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2011*
NA
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NA
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NA
2014
NA
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NA
2017
NA
2018*
2019
2020
2021
NA
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
Brakes
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NA
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NA
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NA
2014
NA
2015
2016
NA
2017
NA
2018*
2019
2020
2021
NA
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
Climate System
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2011*
NA
2012
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NA
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NA
2018*
2019
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2021
NA
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
Build Quality
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2011*
NA
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NA
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NA
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2016
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2017
NA
2018*
2019
2020
2021
NA
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
Electrical Accessories
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2007
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2010
2011*
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
2016
NA
2017
NA
2018*
2019
2020
2021
NA
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
Body Hardware
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2011*
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
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2016
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2017
NA
2018*
2019
2020
2021
NA
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
Paint/Trim
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2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011*
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
2016
NA
2017
NA
2018*
2019
2020
2021
NA
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
Noises/Leaks
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2009
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2011*
NA
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2013
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2014
NA
2015
2016
NA
2017
NA
2018*
2019
2020
2021
NA
2022
NA
2023
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Show all Build Quality Trouble Spots
In-car Electronics
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2001
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2011*
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
2016
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2017
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2018*
2019
2020
2021
NA
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting
how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive
reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest
subscriber survey for over 300,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give
you a rundown on how 2000 through 2024 vehicles are holding up in 20
potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, electric motor, EV charging, and
brakes to power equipment and the electrical accessories.
NA indicates that we did not receive a large enough sample size to provide
data for a specific year. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year.
Recalls
PROVIDED BY
EQUIPMENT, VISIBILITY
Apr 26, 2023
Reduced defroster performance can limit visibility out of the windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.
Summary:
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2013-2017 LEAF vehicles. The Owner's Manual instructions for defroster operation are incorrect and may result in reduced defroster performance under specific conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."
What should you do:
Nissan will mail an addendum with updated instructions on how to operate the defroster, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23A1.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
23V296000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
94343
AIR BAGS
Apr 13, 2017
In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag doesn't deploy properly, it can increase the risk of injury to passengers.
Summary:
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 LEAF and 2014, 2016 and 2017 Sentra vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error within the air bag inflators, the passenger frontal air bag may not properly deploy in the event of a crash.
What should you do:
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began June 7, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
17V253000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
30038
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