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2011 Nissan

LEAF

Auto (A1)

Nissan LEAF: best and worst years
2011 Nissan LEAF
2011 photoIFCARPublic domainWikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Midsize CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic (A1)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
ElectricEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
ElectricityEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Motor kW
80EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
92 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
106 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
99 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$750EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Smog score
10/10
Elec. Range
73 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Range per hour (240V)
10 mi/hr
Recharge hrs
7EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Real-world MPG
110.2 mpg, reported by 8 driversabout 11.2 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
Yes

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
No
Lane-departure warning
No
Recalls
0
Owner complaints
0

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • DP22005opened Jan 27, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM

    Pedestrian alert sounds

  • PE19015opened Oct 9, 2019AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

    Front Occupant Classification System Mat

  • DP19002opened Aug 16, 2019AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

    Front Occupant Classification System Mat

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

129 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 121 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.