Major Problems with 2013 Nissan LEAF Derived from Complaints & Recalls


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Worst 3 complaints of 2013 Nissan LEAF

2013 Nissan LEAF BODY Victims: 1

2013 Nissan LEAF SERVICE BRAKES Victims: 1 Mileage: 7500 miles

2013 Nissan LEAF VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Victims: 1 Mileage: 24000 miles

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Problems with SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and AIR BAGS are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Nissan LEAF owners.

Problem Category Number of Problems
SERVICE BRAKES
when starting the car all lights on the dashboard illuminated and car would do nothing. shut down and restarted the...
29
~ 31296 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
i was driving in heavy traffic on the 101 freeway in camarillo ca on the way to work. car suddenly...
14
~ 12125 miles
AIR BAGS
passenger airbag shows off when passenger in the seat is a typical adult ~130 pounds. the underseat sensor (ods occupant...
13
~ 17124 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
my nissan leaf was plugged into 220v charging station at my home. it was charging for over an hour. my...
8
~ 31728 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan leaf. while driving 20 mph the vehicle independently accelerated. the contact then coasted...
4
~ 111687 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER
washer fluid nozzles spray aimed too low. cannot clean windshield effectively. only the lower portion of windshield is spray leaving...
4
~ 17075 miles
STEERING
vehicle began to vibrate and steering became difficult. my spouse stopped the vehicle on the side of the road to...
4
~ 9520 miles
WHEELS
vehicle began to vibrate and steering became difficult. my spouse stopped the vehicle on the side of the road to...
4
~ 24470 miles
SEAT BELTS
i was involved in a mva on 12/26 when someone rear-ended me going about 35-40mph when i was stopped at...
3
~ 12290 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
the leaf was in motion on a city street in "b" drive mode. when attempting to stop from around 45...
3
~ 34000 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan leaf. the contact stated that the vehicle would not re-charge. the vehicle was...
3
~ 28133 miles
POWER TRAIN
i was driving in heavy traffic on the 101 freeway in camarillo ca on the way to work. car suddenly...
3
~ 3700 miles
TIRES
vehicle began to vibrate and steering became difficult. my spouse stopped the vehicle on the side of the road to...
2
~ 25000 miles
SEATS
passenger airbag shows off when passenger in the seat is a typical adult ~130 pounds. the underseat sensor (ods occupant...
2
~ 15750 miles
ENGINE
when in operation the car emits a high pitched sound that after driving it daily for 3 weeks causes my...
2
~ 3017 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE
i was involved in a mva on 12/26 when someone rear-ended me going about 35-40mph when i was stopped at...
1
SUSPENSION
vehicle was being driven between 25-30 mph when there was a "pop" vehicle jerked to the right causing it to...
1
~ 17379 miles
STRUCTURE
2013 nissan leaf. consumer writes in regards to vehicle electrical system issues. *smd the consumer stated on two rare occasions...
1
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
tl-the contact owns a 2013 nissan leaf. the contact stated the navigation system was distracting during driving. upon activating the...
1
~ 17000 miles

Torque wrench

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Mechanic tool set

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    • Mechanic tool kit and socket set for tackling multiple sizes and types of fasteners, especially nuts and bolts
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Tool box

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