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2018 Nissan

LEAF

Auto (A1)

Nissan LEAF: best and worst years
2018 Nissan LEAF
2018 photoVauxfordCC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia 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

HP
147
Power to weight
0.043 hp/lb
Axle ratio
8.19
Motor kW
110EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
100 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
125 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
112 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$700EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score
10/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
10/10
Elec. Range
151 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Range per hour (240V)
19 mi/hr
Recharge hrs
8EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
SmartWay certified
Yes

Dimensions & capacity

Length
176 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
3,439 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
0
Owner complaints
0

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • DP22005opened Jan 27, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM

    Pedestrian alert sounds

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

118 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

  • Mar 30, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMNTB15-049CC

    TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION HINT: This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a 4G network compatible TCU. TCUs compatible with 3G network only are no longer supported. SERVICE INFORMATION The APPLIED VEHICLES that come equipped with a factory installed SOS switch, located near the overhead map lamp, also come equipped with a wireless communication device called a Telematics Communication Unit (TCU). With an active NissanConnect® Services subscription, the TCU communicates with the Nissan

  • Feb 20, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMNTB19-042F

    AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING WARNING LIGHT BLINKING APPLIED SYSTEMS: Vehicles equipped with a lane camera (see Figure 1) SERVICE INFORMATION If the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) warning light or is blinking (but not illuminated steadily) or the customer states it is blinking, and there are no related DTCs, inspect the windshield. A blinking AEB warning light may occur under the following conditions:  When contamination or foreign material adhere to the lane camera viewing window on the winds

  • Feb 20, 2025FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKINGNTB19-033G

    INTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE AND AEB/FEB WARNING LIGHT ON OR RADAR OBSTRUCTION MESSAGE DISPLAYED WITH DTC C1A16 OR C2582 IF YOU CONFIRM IMPORTANT: The purpose of ACTION (on the next page) is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be performing. You MUST closely follow the entire SERVICE PROCEDURE as it contains information that is essential to successfully completing this repair. Nissan Bulletins are intended for use by qualified technicians, not 'do-it-yourselfers'. Qualified t

  • Oct 29, 2024VISIBILITY/WIPERNTB24-048

    VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2018-2025 LEAF; HVAC REPROGRAM CAMPAIGN ID #: P4A17 APPLIED VEHICLES: 2018-2025 LEAF (ZE1) Check Service COMM or Dealer Business Systems (DBS) National Service History to confirm campaign eligibility. INTRODUCTION Nissan is conducting this voluntary service campaign on certain specific model year 2018- 2025 LEAF vehicles to inspect the current HVAC part number and, if applicable, reprogram the HVAC. This service will be performed at no charge to the customer for parts

  • Oct 4, 2024LANE DEPARTURE: ASSISTNTB20-066C

    LANE CAMERA AIMING VEHICLE REFERENCE VALUES NOT IN ESM SERVICE INFORMATION If the lane camera requires aiming, the values in Table A on page 4 must be used.  For all other models/model years, consult the Electronic Service Manual (ESM).

  • 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)

  • Jul 4, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMNTB24-034

    Subject: REVISION 2 R23D7 2018-2022 LEAF Rear View Camera Inspection - NCIR - Dealer Announcement REVISION 2 Please discard earlier versions of this bulletin. The announcement from May 20, 2024 has been revised to include the following: • The remedy and parts are now available, please refer to NTB24-034 to remedy any vehicle affected by this campaign  Parts for this campaign are on restriction and can be ordered via DBS. The parts restriction will be removed and dealers can order, as needed, vi

  • and 110 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.