#1
12V Auxiliary Battery
Reported across 6 Nissan Leaf model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
Issue Pattern Analysis
Nissan Leaf Common Problems
We analyzed every Nissan Leaf reliability report across 15 model years (avg score 76/100) — here are the issues that keep showing up.
Most-Reported Leaf Issues
Ranked by how often this issue appears in our Nissan Leaf year-by-year reports.
Affects 40% of years
#2
High Voltage Battery Pack
Reported across 4 Nissan Leaf model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
#3
High Voltage Battery
Reported across 4 Nissan Leaf model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
#4
HVAC System (Heater)
Reported across 2 Nissan Leaf model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
#5
HVAC System
Reported across 2 Nissan Leaf model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
Problems by Model Year
2011 Nissan Leaf55/100
A pioneer plagued by rapid battery degradation, making it a high-risk gamble unless you fully understand its limitations.
2012 Nissan Leaf62/100
A mechanically sound vehicle, but the battery's inherent flaws make it a high-stakes gamble on range and usability.
2013 Nissan Leaf65/100
A reliable powertrain marred by a high-risk, rapidly degrading battery pack.
2014 Nissan Leaf72/100
A budget-friendly EV where the battery's State of Health (SOH) is the ultimate determinant of its value and long-term usability.
2015 Nissan Leaf78/100
An efficient urban companion, but battery health is paramount to long-term satisfaction and cost management.
2016 Nissan Leaf78/100
A frugal EV with a strong core, but battery health is a critical variable that dictates long-term viability.
2017 Nissan Leaf70/100
A reliable urban commuter whose Achilles' heel is its passively cooled battery, dictating its useful life and suitability.
2018 Nissan Leaf78/100
A practical EV for local commutes, provided its battery has been well-preserved.
2019 Nissan Leaf83/100
A practical EV with low running costs, but long-term battery health is its critical vulnerability.
2020 Nissan Leaf80/100
A reliable city EV if you monitor battery health and understand its thermal limitations.
2021 Nissan Leaf78/100
A reliable EV for local use, but the battery's long-term health demands careful scrutiny.
2022 Nissan Leaf88/100
A dependable, low-cost EV for urban use, provided you understand its battery's limitations.
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