8.0

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
5,071 miles

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problem #7

Dec 152021

Leaf

  • miles
I read "Due to a software issue in these Leaf hatchbacks, the back-up camera display can suddenly disappear when the car is in reverse and be replaced with the previous image. " Mine has same problem but doesn't have recall yet. Thank you.

- Kailua, HI, USA

problem #6

Aug 012022

Leaf

  • miles
Backup camera fails to display when in reverse. Dangerous reduced visibility of surroundings while reversing vehicle. Called dealership and they confirmed that my VIN is not on the recall list, but I am having the issue! They said I would be charged service to repair this federal safety requirement. Blank screen when entering Reverse mode.

- Longmont, CO, USA

problem #5

May 022021

Leaf

  • 6,000 miles
The rear hatchback window shattered when the hatch was closed with normal force and without any objects obstructing closure or touching the window. The vehicle was stationary in a driveway at the time.

- Bellingham, WA, USA

problem #4

Nov 162020

Leaf

  • 1,000 miles
When using android auto in the infotainment, one cannot see the climate (HVAC) status, so it creates a dangerous distraction to adjust the heating/air conditioning, fan speed, defrost, etc. When in normal menus and an adjustment is made to the climate settings, it is displayed on the top of the screen in a banner. This is the only place where this information is visible, and generally works fine. However, when using android auto, this banner does not activate and is not visible. As a result, changing the climate settings involves multiple touchscreen interactions in addition to using the physical controls. This could and should be updated via a software update. I will also make a youtube video showing the problem for further illustration.

- Saint Paul, MN, USA

problem #3

Nov 012019

Leaf

  • 8,000 miles
When the windshield is foggy, and you are in traffic, it will not properly defrost causing a serious visibility problem.

- West Roxbury, MA, USA

problem #2

Jun 052019

Leaf

  • 4,500 miles
When the vehicle is in stop and go or heavy traffic, the air conditioning system throttles itself back to conserve power in the traction battery. Combined with the fact there are no rear seat vents (either in the console or the floor), it gets dangerously hot in the vehicle, especially in the back of the vehicle. According to Nissan, usa, this is the design of the vehicle. Temperatures of over 100 degrees have been recorded in my daughter's car seat while in traffic with the air conditioning hardly running or running at a very low power. According to Nissan, this is the only way they can meet their advertised epa range. Another area this problem effects is that when the windshield is foggy, and you are in traffic, it will not properly defrost causing a serious visibility problem. I have multiple videos of all of this. I contacted Nissan but they claim that the car is operating as designed. I am contacting the BBB lemon law section. My local representative has asked me to file a NHTSA complaint as they feel this is a serious safety issue.

- Cumberland, RI, USA

problem #1

Mar 012019

Leaf

  • 16,000 miles
After a very light snow, wipers stopped working. Dealer said wiper arm was stressed and bent making wipers inoperable. Claimed it was not a warranty repair.

- Pasadena, MD, USA