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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)
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 yearsFederal 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
Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
141 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year
Apr 13, 2026STRUCTURE:BODYNTB09-131C
CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) label. These items may be available from Nissan by request if certain criteria are met. This bulletin lists the criteria and provides an application form for such replacements. · The “VIN Plate/Label” (metal plate or vinyl label) is a
Sep 19, 2024AIR BAGSNTB19-071D
DTC B00A0-00 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. IF YOU CONFIRM DTC B00A0-00 (OCCUPANT DETECTION SENSOR UNIT) is stored, AND OCS zero point reset cannot be performed, (continued on the next page)
May 21, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMNTB13-107G
VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
May 21, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMNTB13-027D
CAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
May 21, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMNTB10-066C
CAN COMMUNICATION CODES – DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Apr 30, 2024VISIBILITY/WIPERNTB17-019H
WINDOW GLASS WARRANTY INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Apr 30, 2024VISIBILITY/WIPERNTB13-028I
REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Apr 30, 2024VISIBILITY/WIPERNTB09-081K
WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- and 133 more
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
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.