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2015 Nissan LEAF repairs by problem area

Engine (3%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (40%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (20%)

Other (17%)

Chart based on 30 repairs.
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2015 Nissan LEAF repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (12%)

$100 - $499 (8%)

< $100 (81%)

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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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