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2019 Nissan Leaf Plus
Common Problems

Ranked from 67 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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Safety
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Medium
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Low
1 problem on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

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.

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  1. 1

    Delayed Recall Repair

    30complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Nissan has not provided a solution for the recall issue, leading to delays in repair.

  2. 2

    Fire Risk During Fast Charging

    21complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    Fast charging poses a fire risk, as the vehicle is not safe to use with Level 3 chargers.

  3. 3

    Inoperative Backup Camera

    17complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The rearview camera intermittently fails to display an image, creating a blind spot when reversing.

    $250–$800est. backup camera replacement · 13 hrs labor
    Get local quotes
  4. 4

    Defective Rearview Mirror Camera

    11complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The rearview mirror camera intermittently fails to display an image, reducing visibility behind the vehicle.

  5. 5

    Limited Range Due to Recall

    11complaints
    Medium severityFuel system

    The vehicle's range is severely limited due to the inability to use fast charging, making long-distance travel difficult.

  6. 6

    Fluctuating Range Estimates

    7complaints
    Medium severityFuel system

    The vehicle's range estimate fluctuates unexpectedly, especially on steep grades, leading to reduced driving confidence.

  7. 7

    Unreliable Lane Departure Warning System

    3complaints
    Low severityElectrical

    The lane departure warning system intermittently fails, potentially leading to driver distraction.

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.

2019 Nissan Leaf Plus Problems & Recalls | WrenchConnect