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Nissan Leaf – Common problems

Last update 16. 02. 2024

Common problems with the Nissan Leaf

Some problems will only occur after many years of operation, others are related to technical solutions and forced the manufacturer to issue a recall. In the following overview, you will find the most common problems for the Nissan Leaf, for which Nissan has announced a recall through the EU Rapex system. For recalls and faults found in the UK scroll down.

If the problem is corrected in time, it may not affect the overall reliability of your Nissan Leaf. However, the fault can often remain unresolved because the previous owner didn´t know about the recall or ignored the manufacturer’s letter.

The good news is that automakers usually provide unlimited time to correct such defects for free. Check to see if all of the potential problems with your Nissan Leaf have been resolved in the past. How to do it, we give advice on a special page.



Latest Leaf’s Issues in the EU

14/10/2023
The vehicle control module (VCM) may be faulty. Deactivation of the cruise control can result in a sudden and unintentional accele...
31/10/2020
The welding of the actuator plate can be defective, causing the park lock not to engage when the customer shifts into the “P...
09/07/2015
The push engine start switch may remain in the pressed position and not return after switching the engine on. If the vehicle conti...

If you wish to know more about eventual problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.

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Latest Leaf’s Issues in the UK

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