| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2017 Nissan LEAF repairs by problem area
Engine (0%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (50%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (0%)
Select a problem area
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
Chart based on 12 repairs.
2017 Nissan LEAF suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (17%)
< $100 (83%)
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.
2017 Nissan LEAF 4dr Hatch
107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD
| 17104 mi | The car made a popping/clunking sound when reversing out of the driveway in the morning, but the sound was not observed otherwise. The sound started within a few months of buying the car new, but has been difficult to replicate. I left the car overnight for diagnosis. They couldn't replicate. |
| 21907 mi | Another trip to try to resolve the clunking when leaving the driveway in the morning. Was able to replicate the problem TWICE with the service manager in the car with me. They claimed to have tightened suspension bolts and lubricated the brakes. No parts replaced. Problem not solved. |
| 22876 mi | Another attempt to solve the clunking/popping noise when leaving the driveway. This time they consulted with Nissan USA and found that some of the front subframe bolts were loose. (I was initially freaked out by this, but the bolts have locking nuts, making it nearly impossible for them to fall out.) They also aligned the wheels. Problem still NOT solved. |
| 24760 mi | Final trip to the dealer under warranty for the pop/clunk issue when leaving the driveway. All told, there were 6 trips to the dealer where this was listed as a problem. They replaced the passenger strut mount and bearing. The problem went away for a few months, but resurfaced in Fall 2020. |
| 29462 mi US $162 |
Finally fixed the pop/clunk noise from the front suspension. What started a few months after getting the car new was resolved FOUR YEARS later by finding and performing TSB 14-088 myself. The dealer we purchased the car from replaced the passenger strut mount and bearing one year prior, but the problem is that the top of the coil spring is not finished well. That distorts the strut bearing, which is all plastic, and the popping sound results. The TSB involves installing rubber spacers between the spring and bearing to prevent the "hot spot" on the bearing. I also installed new KYB strut mounts at the same time. I had also purchased new KYB strut bearings, but they appeared to be inferior to the factory parts (which are marginal at best). So I reused the original bearing on the left and the Nissan part on the right that the dealer had installed in Aug 2020. The whole saga is detailed in this thread https://www.mynissanleaf.com/viewtopic.php?t=31105 |
| 8000 mi | Wheel bearing has grinding sound. Ended up replacing both bearing housings |
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