Worst 2015 Nissan Leaf Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
SERVICE BRAKES
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
AIR BAGS
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Nissan Leaf.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 80 | 7 | — | 29,460 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 14 | — | — | 25,508 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 8 | 1 | — | 11,700 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 8 | — | — | 16,333 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 8 | 1 | — | 11,146 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 3 | — | — | 32,667 mi | |
| ENGINE | 3 | — | — | 43,525 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 | — | — | 59,610 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 19,564 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 2 | — | — | 5,800 mi | |
| WHEELS | 2 | — | — | 13,700 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 | — | — | 41,000 mi | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT | 1 | — | — | 55,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | — | — | 82,000 mi | |
| TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 55,000 mi |
Recalls for 2015 Nissan Leaf
27 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~5,638,076 vehicles.
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
+ 17 more recalls
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