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2013 Nissan

LEAF

Auto (A1)

Nissan LEAF: best and worst years
2013 Nissan LEAF

Closest available photo (2011 model year); you're viewing the 2013.

2011 photoIFCARPublic domainWikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Midsize CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic (A1)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
ElectricEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
ElectricityEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

Motor kW
80EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
102 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
129 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
115 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$650EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score
10/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
10/10
Elec. Range
75 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Range per hour (240V)
11 mi/hr
Recharge hrs
7EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Real-world MPG
134.8 mpg, reported by 8 driversabout 19.8 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
Yes

Dimensions & capacity

Length
175 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width
70 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height
61 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase
106 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight
3,384 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
No
Lane-departure warning
No
Recalls
5
Owner complaints
81
Reported injuries
4
Theft rate
0.0 per 1,000 produced (CY 2013 federal data)

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • SERVICE BRAKES27%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM15%
  • AIR BAGS14%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER8%
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL4%
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM3%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 120 total.

Nissan LEAF: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • DP22005opened Jan 27, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM

    Pedestrian alert sounds

  • EA15004opened Aug 31, 2015AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

    Occupant Classification System Failure

  • RQ15001opened Mar 18, 2015AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

    Occupant Classification System Failure

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
3 yr / 36k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

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.