Worst 2011 Nissan Leaf Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbags
Electrical Faults
Brakes
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Nissan Leaf.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 35 | — | — | 62,629 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 28 | 1 | — | 26,641 mi | |
| Brakes | 16 | 1 | — | 24,779 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 7 | — | — | 49,672 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | 1 | — | 24,833 mi | |
| Fuel System | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | 1 | — | — |
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2011 Nissan Leaf — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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