2023 Nissan Leaf Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2023 Nissan Leaf.

20222024
Complaints
27
per 10K Sold
37.8
US Sales
7,149
Crashes
10
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
3

Worst 2023 Nissan Leaf Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#16 complaints

Unintended Acceleration

Avg mileage:5,050 mi
Crash-related:5
#23 complaints

Electrical Faults

Crash-related:1
#33 complaints

Wipers & Visibility

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2023 Nissan Leaf.

Unintended Acceleration
6
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
Avg Miles
5,050
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2023 Nissan Leaf. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2023 Nissan Leaf

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~131,649 vehicles.

23V494000Unintended Acceleration
~66,159 affected

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.

23V362000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
~758 affected

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 LEAF vehicles. The right-hand brake tubes may have been damaged during production and could corrode, possibly causing a hole in the brake line and a brake fluid leak.

23V048000Equipment:other:owners/service/other Manual · Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System
~64,732 affected

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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2023 Nissan Leaf — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2023 Nissan Leaf reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2023 Nissan Leaf has 27 NHTSA complaints, 10 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Unintended Acceleration with 6 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2023 Nissan Leaf?
Top reported problems: Unintended Acceleration (6 complaints, avg 5,050 mi); Electrical Faults (3 complaints); Wipers & Visibility (3 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2023 Nissan Leaf?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 5,050 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2023 Nissan Leaf?
NHTSA complaints for the 2023 Nissan Leaf include 10 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2023 Nissan Leaf have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 131,649 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2023 Nissan Leaf?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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