2019 Nissan Leaf Plus
Common Problems
Ranked from 67 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
7 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
- 1
Delayed Recall Repair
30complaintsMedium severityOtherNissan has not provided a solution for the recall issue, leading to delays in repair.
- 2
Fire Risk During Fast Charging
21complaintsSafety riskElectricalFast charging poses a fire risk, as the vehicle is not safe to use with Level 3 chargers.
- 3
Inoperative Backup Camera
17complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe rearview camera intermittently fails to display an image, creating a blind spot when reversing.
$250–$800est. backup camera replacement · 1–3 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Defective Rearview Mirror Camera
11complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe rearview mirror camera intermittently fails to display an image, reducing visibility behind the vehicle.
- 5
Limited Range Due to Recall
11complaintsMedium severityFuel systemThe vehicle's range is severely limited due to the inability to use fast charging, making long-distance travel difficult.
- 6
Fluctuating Range Estimates
7complaintsMedium severityFuel systemThe vehicle's range estimate fluctuates unexpectedly, especially on steep grades, leading to reduced driving confidence.
- 7
Unreliable Lane Departure Warning System
3complaintsLow severityElectricalThe lane departure warning system intermittently fails, potentially leading to driver distraction.
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.