Nissan Leaf problems by year
1,206 complaints across 7 model years, 2011–2022. 2019 draws the most at 328; 2011 the fewest at 117.
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Complaint volume tracks how many cars were sold as much as how reliable they were. A popular model year will always look worse than a rare one. Compare the dominant failure system between years rather than the raw totals.
Every model year
| Year | Complaints | Top reported system | Crashes | Fires | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 117 | Air bags (29.9%) | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 120 | Service brakes (26.7%) | 17 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 146 | Service brakes (57.5%) | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 120 | Electrical system (15.8%) | 19 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 328most | Electrical system (54.0%) | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 229 | Electrical system (54.1%) | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 146 | Electrical system (42.5%) | 13 | 1 | 0 |