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2019 Nissan Leaf
Common Problems

Ranked from 150 federal NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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

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.

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  1. 1

    Delayed Recall Repair Availability

    52complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Parts for the recall repair are not available, causing delays in addressing the issue.

    Related recall: 24V700000

  2. 2

    Battery Fire Risk During Level 3 Charging

    45complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    The high-voltage battery pack poses a fire risk when using Level 3 DC fast charging.

    Related recall: 24V700000

  3. 3

    Delayed Recall Repair for Electrical System

    36complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Parts for the NHTSA Campaign Number 24V700000 recall are unavailable, causing delays in repair and limiting vehicle functionality.

    Related recall: 24V700000

  4. 4

    Inability to use fast charging

    36complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    Owners are unable to use fast charging due to safety concerns, rendering the vehicle less useful for long-distance travel.

    Related recall: 24V700000

  5. 5

    No Solution for Long-Distance Driving

    25complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Due to the lack of fast charging capability, the vehicle is no longer suitable for long-distance driving.

    Related recall: 24V700000

  6. 6

    Backup Camera Malfunction

    22complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The backup camera intermittently fails to display properly, leading to reduced visibility and potential safety hazards.

    $250–$800est. backup camera replacement · 13 hrs labor
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    Related recall: 24V700000

  7. 7

    Unavailability of Quick Charge Capability

    20complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Owners are unable to use Level 3 DC fast charging due to manufacturer's directive, limiting long-distance travel.

    Related recall: 24V700000

  8. 8

    Reverse Camera Intermittent Failure

    19complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The reverse camera intermittently fails to display properly, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of accidents.

    $100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 12 hrs labor
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    Related recall: 24V700000

  9. 9

    Unavailability of replacement parts

    17complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Replacement parts for the fast charging issue are not available, leading to unresolved recalls.

    Related recall: 24V700000

  10. 10

    Battery State of Charge Fluctuations

    8complaints
    Medium severityFuel system

    The battery state of charge drops rapidly under certain conditions, leading to reduced vehicle performance.

  11. 11

    Battery Overheating During Fast Charging

    7complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    The battery may overheat during fast charging, posing a risk of fire.

    $150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 16 hrs labor
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    Related recall: 24V700000

  12. 12

    Infotainment System Glitches

    7complaints
    Low severityElectrical

    The infotainment system frequently resets or malfunctions, disrupting navigation and entertainment functions.

    $200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.53 hrs labor
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    Related recall: 24V700000

  13. 13

    Defroster Malfunction

    2complaints
    Low severityElectrical

    The defroster fan motor becomes inoperable, causing foggy windshields and reduced visibility.

    Related recall: 24V700000

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.