Nissan LEAF First generation (ZE0) (2011 - 2017)

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Custom-fit Add-ons

Body kits
Fender flares
Rims
Coilovers
Decals

First generation (ZE0) of Nissan LEAF has been in production since 2011 by 2017.

Nissan LEAF First generation (ZE0) dimensions and specs

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First generation (ZE0)

Body style	Hatchback, Hybrid
Transmission	1-spd auto
Drive type	front-wheel
Length	175.00 in
Width	69.70 in
Height	61.00 in
Wheelbase	106.30 in
Curb weight	3256 - 3405 lbs
Number of doors	4
Seating capacity	5
Cargo capacity	23.6 - 24 cu.in
Cargo capacity with seats hold down	30 cu.in
Front hip room	51.5 - 52 in
Rear hip room	50.00 in
Front Headroom	41 - 41.2 in
Rear Headroom	37 - 37.3 in
Front shoulder room	54 - 54.4 in
Rear shoulder room	52.5 - 53 in
MPG (City/Highway)	106 - 129/92 - 102
Towing capacity	999 lbs
0-60 mph / 0-100 kph	6.9 - 10.2 sec
¼ mile time	15.1 - 17.5 sec

Nissan LEAF Common Problems generations

Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a perfect car. Each car has its own design flaws and problems that the user has to deal with. During the Nissan LEAF First generation (ZE0) production period from 2011 to 2017 drivers have reported 285 complaints. The most common problems are SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AIR BAGS.

Model Year	Complaints
2017 LEAF	6
2016 LEAF	19
2015 LEAF	55
2014 LEAF	24
2013 LEAF	67
2012 LEAF	42
2011 LEAF	72

Problem Category	Number of Problems
SERVICE BRAKES tl*the contact owns a 2014 nissan leaf. the contact stated that while shifting from park to drive on an incline...	122 ~ 24688 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i was reading a recent article regarding a nissan leaf and a fire. we just had the same thing happen...	62 ~ 19510 miles
AIR BAGS two passengers one in driver's seat one in front passenger seat who weighs approximately 140 lbs. applied brake pushed the...	52 ~ 24965 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER my nissan leaf has had major issues with the windshield wiper motor. if there is any amount of accumulated snow...	23 ~ 24127 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL hi when i put the car in reverse yesterday morning it sped out of the garage with no throttle and...	16 ~ 37220 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...	11 ~ 29104 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER washer fluid nozzles spray aimed too low. cannot clean windshield effectively. only the lower portion of windshield is spray leaving...	10 ~ 12660 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL after disconnecting charge port the vehicle start displayed the warning light abs and brake light. major electric problem. the vehicle...	9 ~ 33000 miles
POWER TRAIN when stationary vehicle will not shift into park and will roll unless parking brake is applied. dealership will not cover...	8 ~ 13132 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...	7 ~ 7348 miles
ENGINE when in operation the car emits a high pitched sound that after driving it daily for 3 weeks causes my...	7 ~ 13633 miles
STEERING tl - the contact owns a 2014 nissan leaf. the contact stated while driving 22 mph he lost control of...	6 ~ 6430 miles
WHEELS vehicle began to vibrate and steering became difficult. my spouse stopped the vehicle on the side of the road to...	6 ~ 20880 miles
SEATS there is an air bag light that illuminates when there is weight on the passenger seat but the air bag...	5 ~ 12952 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE child locks issue: my family and i were going to a restaurant and upon arrival my mother was unable to...	4 ~ 8775 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC i was on the freeway traveling appropriately 65 mph. the vehicle to the right and in front of me suddenly...	4 ~ 2702 miles
STRUCTURE 2013 nissan leaf. consumer writes in regards to vehicle electrical system issues. *smd the consumer stated on two rare occasions...	3 ~ 5333 miles
HEAD RESTRAINT > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS this is a general complaint about recent-model head rests. it is not limited to our car. i just want...	2 ~ 12 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
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan leaf. the contact stated that the battery would drain rapidly without warning. the...	2 ~ 13000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC i was accelerating after getting on the freeway heading north and slightly uphill i might have been peaking at 55mph...	2 ~ 900 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2014 nissan leaf. while operating the vehicle the defroster did not generate an adequate amount...	1 ~ 26000 miles
MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY my nissan leaf has had major issues with the windshield wiper motor. if there is any amount of accumulated snow...	1 ~ 10000 miles
LATCH > HOOD > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan leaf. the contact stated that while driving at 40 mph the hood of...	1 ~ 69000 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES child locks issue: my family and i were going to a restaurant and upon arrival my mother was unable to...	1 ~ 3000 miles
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
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
OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL > OTHER > EQUIPMENT page 1-21 of the 2012 nissan leaf owner manual has an illustration of a forward-facing convertible child restraint incorrectly installed...	1 ~ 50 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER the nissan leaf we purchased from abc nissan (phoenix az) in march 2011 began experiencing a rapid decrease in range...	1 ~ 16000 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan leaf. the contact stated that the reverse lights failed to illuminate. the contact...	1 ~ 2000 miles
EQUIPMENT although apparently working as designed the pedestrian warning sound on the nissan leaf is inaudible to any with moderate hearing...	1

How to improve the appearance of your Nissan LEAF and to make it look younger?

Time goes on, and the automobile industry does not stand still. The cars that were trendy just a few years ago no longer make people look at you with such enthusiasm. However, you won't love your car any less because it's getting old. But if you want your Nissan LEAF to stand out from the crowd and still catch the eye, transform its appearance. Put on nice rims - it'll make it more noticeable right away. Install coilovers - lowered cars always look cooler. Add fender flares to the kit and you get a sportier look. Put decals on it and people passing by won't be able to take their eyes off of you.

However, you can not only change the appearance of your car beyond recognition, but also to rejuvenate it. If you want, you can make your car a couple of generations younger. To do this you should buy a body kit - a set of body elements that repeat the outlines of cars of later versions. It won't make the car go faster, but it will be extremely difficult to notice the differences externally.

Body kits

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All-Fit Automotive 3.5 Inch Universal Bu...
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Bumper Trunk Quick Release Front Rear Bu...
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Fender flares

EZ Flares – The Original Universal Fle...
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- MAXIMUM PROTECTION & TIRE COVERAGE – The universal EZ Flares XL are fast, easy way to give your truck an aggressive, off-road look and stay legal! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
GOOACC Blind Rivet,Fender Flare & Rocker...
- 20 Pieces of Nylon Blind Rivets: Replaces GM: 10184895, 20452072 Ford: N803862-S, Chrysler: 6501559, 6506007-AA
- 20 Pieces of Fender Flare & Rocker Moulding Clip:Replaces Chrysler: 68039280-AA Jeep Wrangler JK & Wrangler Unlimited JK 2007 -
Mean Mug Auto 23181-6133A 50x Fender Fla...
- Precision-engineered to push firmly into a 10 mm hole and lock into place.
- Ready to fit snuggly into your vehicle with the 14 mm stem length and the 38 mm head diameter.
- Compatible with Chrysler:...
50PCS Fender Flare Clips, Push Door Trim...
- [High quality material]: Fender Flare Clips are made of high quality Nylon material, which is wear-resistant and corrosion resistant. It is equipped with black foam for better sealing, smaller swing, and is not easy to...
Car Reindeer Decoration, Reindeer Antler...
- [DURABLE DECORATION FOR CAR] Our reindeer car decoration is made of premium fabric, build-in high-quality PVC clip to ensure stability and durability that can still stay on the car even in a high speed driving....

Rims

All-Fit Rim Trim Wheel Protection Strips...
- Car Wheel Rim Protection Strips Available In 7 Standout Colors ?
- 25 Feet of OEM Grade Wheel Rim Material That Won't Rip Or Tear
- Package Includes Enough Rim Trim Wheel Protection For Four 24 inch...
Tallew 4 Pcs Push Through Wheel Center C...
- Quality Material Selection: made of quality stainless steel, the wheel center cap is sturdy and solid, reliable and long lasting, strong enough against breakage, deformation and abrasion, serving you for long
- Notable Size Details: the...
VARGTR 4 Pcs Tire Valve Stem Caps,Lumino...
- [Material] The valve dust cap is made of high-quality and durable ABS plastic, which is dustproof and waterproof and can be used for a long time.
- [Fluorescent Design] The wheel tire valve absorbs light when...
8 Pcs Wheel Rim Decal Stripes Car Decals...
- Quality Materials: these rim decals are made of reflective PVC material, which is waterproof and windproof, can resist rain erosion and sunlight, not easy to fade, good adhesion, not easy to fall, and can be...
Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
- It has never been easier to repair your wheels quickly! No need to take your wheels...
Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
- It has never been easier to repair your wheels quickly! No need to take your wheels...

Coilovers

iJDMTOY Universal Fit Gun Metal Grey Fin...
- Universal fit for most cars (sedan/coupe/convertible)
- Come with (4) gunmetal grey color powder-coated anodized finish aluminum fasteners, (4) sets of stainless bolts/nuts/washers, (2) high strength fastener O-ring rubber bands
- Made with T6 6061 high quality...
Motor Trend 923-BG Beige FlexTough Conto...
- Flex Tough - Our Advanced Performance Rubber Polymers are Tested for Extreme Conditions to Ensure they Don't Crack, Split or Deform.
- No-Slip Grip - Rubberized Nibs on the Bottom so the Mat Does not Move...
Yaruicar Custom Car Floor Mats Automotiv...
- Car Floor Mats fit for Honda, Toyota, Ford, Cadillac, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Chevrolet, Volkswagen, Buick, Porsche, Acura, etc. Model,Click the customize button start your order
- All the colors are in stock. The processing will be...
Motor Trend Premium FlexTough All-Protec...
- Flex Tough – Our Advanced Performance Rubber Polymers are Tested for Extreme Conditions to Ensure they Don't Crack, Split or Deform
- No-Slip Grip – Rubberized Nibs on the Bottom so the Mat Does not Move...
Xotic Tech 2pc Adjustable 6"-9" Front Bu...
- ?2 pieces of front bumper lip splitter rod strut tie bars, universal for cars use.
- ?Package includes fully articulated top and bottom joins which allow them to be installed at any angle.
- ?Made with premium...
Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
- 【Material】Made of updated durable and sturdy ABS, no deformation in long-term use, physically strong firm and durable, anti-collision and scratch-resistant
- 【Special Design】DIY installation, different cool style reveal no matter you install the White spoiler or...

Decals

24 x 6.6 Inches Giant Car Bumper Sticker...
- What Will You Get: this package contains 2 pieces 24 x 6.6 inches of large size car stickers for easy replacement and sharing, this will be the ideal present option, and if you have a...
8 Pcs Wheel Rim Decal Stripes Car Decals...
- Quality Materials: these rim decals are made of reflective PVC material, which is waterproof and windproof, can resist rain erosion and sunlight, not easy to fade, good adhesion, not easy to fall, and can be...
8 Pieces Bling Crystal Butterfly Car Sti...
- Package contents: You will receive 8 pieces butterfly shape car stickers, two different sizes, abundant quantity for you to use and replace and satisfy your daily car decoration needs, which will make your car look...
3D Aluminum Alloy American US Flag Decal...
- Note: Please refer to picture 2 for size. The size of each shape is different. Please confirm the shape and size you need carefully before purchasing.Waterproof, light, no shrinkage, no fading, no rust.
- Quality: High...
Arrow Reflective Stickers for Car, 24PCS...
- 【Safety Warning Stickers】: This car sticker is designed with a diamond-grade, high-brightness reflective prism structure, which can have a good reflective effect even in low light. It is not only a cool decorative item, but...
8 Pieces Jesus I Saw That Sticker PET Je...
- Sufficient to Meet Your Needs: there are 8 pieces of Jesus stickers in 4 different styles in total, and each style has 2 pieces, useful for you to decorate your car, and other items; They...