Nissan

LEAF

Midsize Cars · model years 2011 to 2025

The verdict

Best year: 2025. complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file; recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file.

Worst year: 2013. complaints: 81, this model typically has none on file; recalls: 5, this model typically has none on file.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Nissan LEAF
Year	Trims	MPG	HP	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	Investigations	Top complaints
2011	1Electric	99	no data	$750	0	0	3	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2012	1Electric	99	no data	$750	0	0	3	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.0 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2013	1Electric	115	no data	$650	5	81	3	SERVICE BRAKES 27%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15%, AIR BAGS 14%
complaints: 81, this model typically has none on file recalls: 5, this model typically has none on file injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 4 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.0 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2014	1Electric	114	no data	$700	0	0	3	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.4 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2015	1Electric	114	no data	$650	4	107	1	SERVICE BRAKES 57%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 6%
complaints: 107, this model typically has none on file recalls: 4, this model typically has none on file injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 3 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
2017	1Electric	112	no data	$650	0	0	1	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2018	1Electric	112	147	$700	0	0	1	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2023	1Electric	111	no data	$700	0	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2024	1Electric	111	no data	$700	0	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2025	1Electric	111	no data	$700	0	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2011: 99 to 2025: 111

Owner complaints2011: 0 to 2025: 0

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Nissan LEAF to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.