| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2012 Nissan LEAF repairs by problem area
Engine (24%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (9%)
Suspension and Steering (23%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (6%)
Chart based on 66 repairs.
2012 Nissan LEAF engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (7%)
< $100 (80%)
Chart based on 15 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Nissan LEAF 4dr Hatch
107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD
| 23000 mi | The charger was replaced under warranty. |
| 35000 mi | The onboard charger failed in the middle of charging session using Nissan branded AV charger. |
| 57070 mi US $530 |
Lithium Ion traction battery was replaced under warranty, and paid to have 12v battery replaced. |
| 38600 mi US $196 |
Heater water pump was replaced |
| 29000 mi US $600 |
30,000 miles service. Battery lost two bars |
| 6000 mi | I have lost both one bar and some discernible range. |
| 14000 mi | Lost a second bar of range just before the lease ended. |
| 10000 mi | Firmware upgrade to improve battery management and breaking. Vendor initiated. |
| 4000 mi | Charger failed to charge. Probably a power surge from the Wall. |
| 3000 mi | Will not charge with DC fast chargers Would not charge with DC quick chargers. On board charger was replaced, did not fix problem. Bent pin was found on a connector. |
| 49600 mi | Replacement Battery (dropped under 9 bars) under warranty |
| 33800 mi | Replaced High Voltage Battery under warranty. Battery capacity had decreased to 70%. |
| 34000 mi | Only issue was about a 25 percent loss of range after 3 years. |
| 41200 mi | The range suddenly dropped from the normal 75 to about 55 miles. I took it in to the dealer and they indicated the battery is getting weaker but is not quite at the reading for a full replacement for another few months. |
| 48000 mi | Replaced the entire drive battery because the unit failed to maintain a 70% charge as per the warranty. Battery failed at 57 months. |
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