Worst 2012 Nissan Leaf Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Brakes
Electrical Faults
Airbags
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Nissan Leaf.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 22 | 5 | — | 22,324 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 14 | 2 | — | 16,689 mi | |
| Airbags | 11 | — | — | 39,118 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Propulsion System:Traction Battery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other Manual | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch | 1 | — | — | — |
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2012 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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