Worst 2022 Nissan Leaf Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Fuel System
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2022 Nissan Leaf.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 52 | 1 | — | 117,200 mi | |
| Fuel System | 16 | 1 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
| Brakes | 7 | 4 | — | 24,795 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2022 Nissan Leaf
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~207,882 vehicles.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2022 LEAF vehicles equipped with a Level 3 quick charging port. The lithium-ion battery may overheat during Level 3 charging.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2022 LEAF vehicles. Damage to the camera harness can cause distortion or loss of the rearview camera display image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2023 LEAF vehicles. The vehicle may accelerate unintentionally if the driving mode is changed ("D" to "B"; e-Pedal "On"; or "ECO" mode) after disengaging the cruise control.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2023 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."
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2022 Nissan Leaf — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Nissan Leaf reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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