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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%)
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Chart based on 66 repairs.
2012 Nissan LEAF suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (8%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (77%)
Chart based on 13 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
| 9900 mi | Suspension would squeak going over bumps at low speed. Repair was warranty replacement of both sway bar bushings |
| 12200 mi | Minor but irritating clicking noise from front axles on acceleration and deceleration. Dealer applied correction recommended by NTB12-055D at no charge; this corrected the issue by replacing bearing lock nuts & lubing. |
| 15060 mi | Noise coming from passenger rear wheel, took car to dealer, dealer found a leaking shock absorber. Part ordered. |
| 15500 mi | Replacement of leaky shock absorber |
| 21080 mi | Right front wheel bearing became increasingly noisy. |
| 18000 mi | Clunking Noise when going from drive to reverse or reverse to drive. The dealer applied grease to the front drive shaft bearings. Parts Replaces were as follows: 2 x 40073-0L700 - CotterPin 2 x 40037-1CA0A - Washer 2 x 40262-1CA0A - LockNut |
| 28000 mi US $500 |
Right front, and right rear wheel bearings replaced. |
| 19840 mi C $700 |
front left strut needed to be replaced. My front end dipped when breaking. A neighbour's Leaf had the wheel fall off, so I decided to follow my mechanics' advice and replace the part. Front was dipping when breaking. My neighbour has a similar vehicle and their wheel came off. So, I decided to follow my tire person's advice and replace the rod. |
| 7300 mi | Drivers side strut was replaced |
| 25000 mi | Strut went bad and was replaced under warranty |
| 32400 mi | Right strut was bad - replaced under warranty. |
| 8000 mi | Leaking Right Front strut noticed at annual inspection. Dealer promptly replaced under warranty. |
| 3200 mi | Car makes high-pitched pinging sound when driven over bumps. Sounds like a loose spring. Service technician couldn't locate problem. |
| 22700 mi | Sway bar broke, made noise; replaced under warrantee. |
| 60000 mi US $3029 |
Noise emanating from vehicle when turning |
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