2019 Nissan Leaf
Common Problems
Ranked from 150 federal NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
13 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 Availability
52complaintsMedium severityElectricalParts for the recall repair are not available, causing delays in addressing the issue.
Related recall: 24V700000
- 2
Battery Fire Risk During Level 3 Charging
45complaintsSafety riskElectricalThe high-voltage battery pack poses a fire risk when using Level 3 DC fast charging.
Related recall: 24V700000
- 3
Delayed Recall Repair for Electrical System
36complaintsMedium severityElectricalParts for the NHTSA Campaign Number 24V700000 recall are unavailable, causing delays in repair and limiting vehicle functionality.
Related recall: 24V700000
- 4
Inability to use fast charging
36complaintsSafety riskElectricalOwners are unable to use fast charging due to safety concerns, rendering the vehicle less useful for long-distance travel.
Related recall: 24V700000
- 5
No Solution for Long-Distance Driving
25complaintsMedium severityElectricalDue to the lack of fast charging capability, the vehicle is no longer suitable for long-distance driving.
Related recall: 24V700000
- 6
Backup Camera Malfunction
22complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe backup camera intermittently fails to display properly, leading to reduced visibility and potential safety hazards.
$250–$800est. backup camera replacement · 1–3 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 24V700000
- 8
Reverse Camera Intermittent Failure
19complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe reverse camera intermittently fails to display properly, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of accidents.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 24V700000
- 10
Battery State of Charge Fluctuations
8complaintsMedium severityFuel systemThe battery state of charge drops rapidly under certain conditions, leading to reduced vehicle performance.
- 11
Battery Overheating During Fast Charging
7complaintsSafety riskElectricalThe battery may overheat during fast charging, posing a risk of fire.
$150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 24V700000
- 12
Infotainment System Glitches
7complaintsLow severityElectricalThe infotainment system frequently resets or malfunctions, disrupting navigation and entertainment functions.
$200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 24V700000
- 13
Defroster Malfunction
2complaintsLow severityElectricalThe defroster fan motor becomes inoperable, causing foggy windshields and reduced visibility.
Related recall: 24V700000
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.