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Chart based on 6 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 Nissan LEAF 4dr Hatch
107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD
17000 mi
Charger failed. PDM error.
82000 mi
US $300
reduction gearbox had a bearing go bad in it and started to make a whirring noise as speed went up.
34720 mi
Radiator thermostat broken.
6000 mi
Car disabled while driving, could only have it in neutral or park, was basically in Accessories mode (not "Ready") and could not turn off. Message on dash "I-key error system fault". Replaced Power Ign Switch to fix problem.
29000 mi
New electric motor has arrived, and installed. This seems to have addressed the issue.
5000 mi
EV Errors, had to have the Program Control Module replaced. It will be a while before it's clear whether this fixed the problem.
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