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2015 Nissan LEAF repairs by problem area
Chart based on 30 repairs.
Chart based on 26 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2015 Nissan LEAF 4dr Hatch
107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD
| Nissan LEAF in Colorado, United States Jun 2017 - Oct 2019 | |||
| Mar 2018 36000 mi |
Rattle in the dash or maybe the windshield gasket. Dealer repaired loose screw in the glove box assembly. Did not fix original rattle. | ||
| Nissan LEAF in California, United States Feb 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 2018 24000 mi |
Drivers door handle. Chrome plastic piece separating from handle. | ||
| Nissan LEAF in Washington, United States Aug 2014 - Sep 2022 | |||
| Sep 2017 15000 mi |
door handle trim separating | ||
| Nissan LEAF in Georgia, United States Apr 2015 - May 2018 | |||
| Aug 2017 21000 mi |
USB port intermittent | ||
| Nissan LEAF in Quebec, Canada Apr 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 2017 25420 mi |
Bad connection on the 12 volts battery | ||
| Jun 2018 34720 mi |
Dealer changed the upper set of hinges on the driver's side door | ||
| Nissan LEAF in Georgia, United States Apr 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 2018 15000 mi |
Replaced driver side door handle that had become separated. This was repaired free of charge by Regal Nissan of Roswell, GA. | ||
| Oct 2018 18000 mi |
Clicking noise solved by replacing axle wheel hubs and applying grease. This was part of a recall and there was no charge. | ||
| Nissan LEAF in Tennessee, United States Jun 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 2021 60100 mi US $25 |
Driver side front Door handle repair | ||
| Jun 2022 70600 mi |
replaced Pipe Front Cooler High Pressure, Hose Flexible High Pressure, R134A, plate frame and screws (bonding plates). Campaign numbers PC421 for AC hoses and P9312 for bonding plates (lithium-ion battery bonding plate replacement). | ||
| Nissan LEAF in Minnesota, United States Nov 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 2021 64000 mi US $900 |
Brakes had started to stick due to rust. Apparently even EVs and hybrids need brakes redone every few years for this reason in the salty MN conditions, regardless of whether pads and rotors are worn out. Mechanic bead blasted calipers and repainted with rust-resistant paint for better-than-factory longevity. | ||
| Nissan LEAF in Texas, United States Aug 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 2021 34000 mi US $800 |
Sprayed water based cleaners and deodorizers in the vents. It caused some burnt ignition relay at the fuse block. | ||
| Nissan LEAF in Quebec, Canada Jul 2014 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Sep 2017 32860 mi C $500 |
Replaced front disc pads and rotors, clean rear brakes | ||
| Nissan LEAF in California, United States Dec 2016 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Aug 2016 7981 mi |
Replaced tailgate stays that had failed | ||
| Nissan LEAF in Texas, United States Jul 2015 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Dec 2015 15000 mi US $1 |
Software update to prevent occasional brake "grabbing", performed during routine 15,000 mile maintenance. Mfr recall, no charge. | ||
| Jul 2017 32000 mi US $315 |
Driving through deep water (common after heavy rain in Houston) caused bottom engine cover to tear loose from rear bolts / clips. My fault, but a more robust design would be appreciated. | ||
| Nissan LEAF in California, United States Mar 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 2016 14000 mi US $1 |
Also, they used a pin to clean the nozzle where my windshield cleaner sprays from. It had gotten clogged. | ||
| Jun 2018 37000 mi US $190 |
My 12-volt battery started having problems. The car would start but the breaking system wouldn’t work for a few seconds or the car would move forward even though it did not I push on the excelerator. It turns out these anomalies are common with the Leaf when the battery is failing. I had to get towed to two dealers to get the battery replaced because the Leaf technician was gone at the first dealer. | ||
| Nissan LEAF in Washington, United States Apr 2015 - Apr 2016 | |||
| May 2015 | Rear passenger side door light switch is faulty. Took to the dealership and confirmed it was a bad switch. It is going to take 6~7 weeks for the replacement part to arrive. The passenger airbag OFF warning light comes up when my 14-year-old son who weights 150lbs is in the seat. | ||
| Nissan LEAF in California, United States Sep 2014 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Apr 2016 25000 mi |
Replaced reduction gear assembly due to loud humming from 50-55mph. Didn't fix the issue and has to go back in | ||
| Nissan LEAF in California, United States Jul 2015 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Sep 2016 10000 mi |
Recall for faulty air bag passenger seat sensor. The indicator for empty passenger seat (air bag off) would intermittently light up with someone in the seat. It works now that the repair has been completed. | ||
| Apr 2017 15000 mi |
2g to 3g telematics sw update | ||
| Nissan LEAF in Connecticut, United States Jul 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 2015 3000 mi |
Modem for telematics was not working... | ||
| Nissan LEAF in Georgia, United States May 2015 - Feb 2018 | |||
| Jun 2017 21000 mi |
Noise in front right when turning. Recall for a component in the front right. | ||
| Nissan LEAF in California, United States Feb 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Feb 2017 27000 mi |
Recall for cracked air conditioning tubing that resulted in non-functional AC. | ||
| Nissan LEAF in California, United States Jan 2015 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Jan 2015 3000 mi |
Airbag clockspring was broken. Took forever to fix because mechanics needed approval from Nissan Engineering to fix it. After complaining to Nissan, they paid for that month's lease cost. No problems since then. | ||
| Nissan LEAF in Ohio, United States Dec 2014 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Mar 2015 3000 mi |
The body bumper cover had a minor separation from the body, due to ice build-up between the L.R. tire and the bumper. A clip, holding the cover to the quarter pan broke and had to be replaced. | ||
| Sep 2015 8000 mi |
Water leak, inside left rear quarter panel. Dealer rescheduled appt. when the body shop had an opening. Too much time. Decided to live with it, Leased Car. | ||
| Oct 2016 18500 mi |
Bad hub bearing, replaced. | ||
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