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2020 Nissan Leaf Plus
Common Problems

Ranked from 85 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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

11 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 or non-existent recall repair leading to unresolved safety concerns

    45complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The recall for the high-voltage battery has not been resolved, leading to unresolved safety concerns and limitations in vehicle functionality.

  2. 2

    Unavailability of parts for recall repair

    30complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Parts for the high-voltage battery recall repair are not available, leading to unresolved issues and limitations in vehicle functionality.

  3. 3

    High-voltage battery malfunction leading to restricted fast charging

    26complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The high-voltage battery can develop excessive lithium deposits, increasing electrical resistance and causing rapid battery heating during Level 3 fast charging.

  4. 4

    Battery overheating during Level 3 charging

    21complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    The battery may overheat during Level 3 charging, leading to a potential fire risk.

    $150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 1–6 hrs labor
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  5. 5

    Inability to Use Fast Charging

    9complaints
    High severityOther

    The vehicle cannot use fast charging capabilities, limiting long-distance travel and daily usage.

  6. 6

    Battery range fluctuation and sudden loss of propulsion

    8complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The battery range fluctuates significantly, especially at freeway speeds with hills, leading to sudden loss of propulsion and difficulty in maintaining safe driving conditions.

  7. 7

    Unexpected acceleration and malfunctioning forward collision avoidance system

    7complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The forward collision avoidance system and other electronic components may malfunction, leading to unexpected acceleration and loss of control.

  8. 8

    Unreliable backup camera

    7complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The backup camera often malfunctions, displaying blank or pink screens, posing a safety risk when reversing.

    $250–$800est. backup camera replacement · 1–3 hrs labor
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  9. 9

    Battery Performance Degradation

    6complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The battery performance degrades over time, reducing the range and reliability of the vehicle.

    $250–$700est. egr valve replacement · 1–3 hrs labor
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  10. 10

    Unreliable Battery Indicators

    5complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The battery indicators fail to accurately reflect the state of charge, leading to unexpected power loss.

  11. 11

    Faulty E-Pedal system

    4complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The E-Pedal system may malfunction, causing uncontrolled acceleration and loss of vehicle control.

Other years & sources

2019 Nissan Leaf PlusAll NHTSA complaints for this vehicle →

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.