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2011 Nissan LEAF repairs by problem area
Engine (30%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (1%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (47%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (4%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 102 repairs.
2011 Nissan LEAF electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (2%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (26%)
< $100 (63%)
Chart based on 43 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 Nissan LEAF
Engine not specified
| 7000 mi | Nissan acknowledges that several hundred vehicles are burdened with this issue, yet REFUSE to fix, unless owner whines, complains, bitches, moans, gripes, and cajoles corporate into fixing it. Although I LOVE the car, I HATE the company. |
2011 Nissan LEAF 4dr Hatch
107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD
| 50000 mi US $307 |
The power switch for the driver's window no longer works. My driver's window does not roll down at all. They have to order it, on back order, it and replace it. |
| 34000 mi | Main battery warranty replacement |
| 18000 mi US $90 |
Needed 12 volt battery |
| 30000 mi | Two door lock actuators were replaced as they were sticking and thus not properly unlocking/locking two of the doors |
| 34000 mi | Two more door lock actuators were replaced as they were sticking and thus not properly unlocking/locking two of the doors |
| 9000 mi | Had the AC system cleaned--it had acquired a very strong mold odor. |
| 60000 mi US $235 |
Replaced all four TPMS sensors after right rear failed and could not be registered with system. Likely battery failure. |
| 20500 mi US $120 |
12 volt battery failed some test. I replaced it. Everything else is just fine. |
| 42000 mi US $500 |
Passenger Seat occupancy sensor malfunction |
| 75000 mi US $400 |
The navigation unit would not boot up and constantly reboot in cooler temperatures or until the the unit warmed up, rendering it impossible to use. I replaced the entire navigation unit with a refurbished unit which was a drop-in replacement. |
| 70000 mi US $150 |
Drivers window would not open or close. Window switch replaced |
| 24400 mi US $120 |
replaced 12V Battery |
| 43000 mi US $508 |
Vehicle Control Module (VCM), Body Control Module (BCM), Blown Headlamp Switch or Module |
| 31000 mi US $160 |
12v battery low/drained prevented charging of main battery |
| 17600 mi | Display panel opened and closed repeatedly at all times |
| 45000 mi | Climate control temperature sensor is wonky |
| 49300 mi US $250 |
Center stack not working consistently |
| 22600 mi | Heater stopped functioning. Dealer replaced wiring harness under warranty. |
| 47700 mi US $800 |
Intermittent taillight failure. Replaced entire taillight assembly. |
| 38000 mi US $700 |
GPS was broken. Saw no satellites. Main touchscreen console had to be removed and sent out for repair |
| 84700 mi | Passenger window very slow to go from open to closed as compared to drivers window. |
| 16700 mi | Intermittent speaker in passenger front door |
| 31000 mi | Battery Management System software upgrade. |
| 42000 mi | Drivers Window would not roll down. Dealer replaced faulty master window switch. |
| 83000 mi | Rear wiper motor was weak and staled often. Dealer replaced motor under extended warranty. |
| 91000 mi | Slow to close front passenger window |
| 101000 mi US $199 |
Telematics Communications Unit upgraded after it stopped working when AT&T turned off 2G coverage. |
| 106000 mi | Repair fault with telematics system. Previously installed telematics unit never worked. |
| 107950 mi | EV Warning light came on. Telematics communications stopped working. Dealer examined codes. No fault found, advised to continue to drive car. |
| 135202 mi US $240 |
Replaced 12v battery with AGM 12v battery. |
| 4800 mi | segment on display not working. so digits aren't displayed correctly. Special part ordered parts came in, display replaced when phone is connected to bluetooth, an incoming call is answered either on touch display or button on steering wheel, the phone answers but the call is not routed over the speakers. Could be an incompatability issue with my Samsung phone |
| 16700 mi | color display in center column keeps opening and closing after when power is turned off. during driving it is static and works. being replaced under warranty |
| 17000 mi | navigation system in dash replaced |
| Correct software bug in air conditioning system. Revised user information system. |
| 47000 mi US $410 |
Climate Control Fan (MOS module) replaced. |
| 12000 mi | 12 volt battery was failing, wouldn't hold a charge. |
| 20000 mi US $50 |
12 volt battery needed replacement again. |
| 3000 mi | complimentary update of the vehicle software. Nissan has added an additional driver-convenience alert designed to notify the driver if their door is opened while the vehicle is still in the "ON" or "READY" mode, and the shift selector is n |
| 28000 mi | Problem with the telemetrics unit communicating with vehicle |
| 25000 mi | Firmware update |
| 24000 mi | Heater was no working. I took it in and they thought it was the PTC element. Took two weeks to get part and it was not it. Next ordered PDM module, took two weeks and was not it either. Found it was temp sensor. Replaced and all fixed. |
| 34700 mi | Center console screen reboots every few minutes at random. Car keeps running but the audio goes off and the screen reboots like at key on start at startup. |
| 48500 mi | Battery replacement under warranty |
| 30000 mi US $60 |
12V battery not topped off when car plugged in. Went on vacation for a week, battery dead. Charged it, but dash covered in warning lights. Dealer charged $60 to clear them. |
| 42000 mi US $2200 |
The main junction box that handles electricity distribution for the LEAF failed, cause unknown. The dealer was told by Nissan to replace many components of the electrical distribution system. The first replacement junction box was also faulty. The repair was actually much more expensive but Nissan picked up about $6000 of the bill even though the car was out of warranty. I was very happy with Kiefer Nissan of Corvallis for negotiating that on my behalf. |
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