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2015 Nissan

LEAF

Auto (A1)

Nissan LEAF: best and worst years
2015 Nissan LEAF
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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
101 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
126 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
114 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
84 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Range per hour (240V)
11 mi/hr
Recharge hrs
8EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Real-world MPG
154.8 mpg, reported by 2 driversabout 40.8 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
3,265 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
4
Owner complaints
107
Reported injuries
3

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 BRAKES57%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM11%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER6%
  • AIR BAGS6%
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL6%
  • ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)2%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 141 total.

Nissan LEAF: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • DP22005opened Jan 27, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM

    Pedestrian alert sounds

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.