Complaints
71
Crashes
9
Fires
0
Injuries
6
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2012 Nissan Leaf Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#122 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES
Avg mileage:22,324 mi
Crash-related:5
#214 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:16,689 mi
Crash-related:2
#311 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:39,118 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Nissan Leaf.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 22 | 5 | — | 22,324 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 14 | 2 | — | 16,689 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 11 | — | — | 39,118 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 | 2 | — | 10,463 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 | — | — | 4,852 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 3 | — | — | 16,167 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2 | — | — | 27,500 mi | |
| ENGINE | 2 | — | — | 46,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 2 | — | — | 21,161 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | — | — | 36,400 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 | — | — | 50 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | 2,000 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 59,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | 1 | — | — | 69,000 mi |
Other Nissan Leaf Years
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