| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Nissan LEAF repairs by problem area
Engine (17%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (11%)
Suspension and Steering (10%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (41%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)
Other (7%)
Chart based on 321 repairs.
Nissan LEAF other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (20%)
< $100 (65%)
Chart based on 20 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
| 34720 mi | Dealer changed the upper set of hinges on the driver's side door |
| 60100 mi US $25 |
Driver side front Door handle repair |
| 7981 mi | Replaced tailgate stays that had failed |
| 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. |
| 14000 mi US $1 |
Also, they used a pin to clean the nozzle where my windshield cleaner sprays from. It had gotten clogged. |
2014 Nissan LEAF 4dr Hatch
107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD
| 19000 mi | Flat tire patched, picked up a nail |
| 38500 mi US $10 |
Rat chewed through windshield wiper hose. |
| 50220 mi | Rear wiper failed. The axle got stuck due to lubrication problem. |
2013 Nissan LEAF 4dr Hatch
107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD
| 46000 mi US $110 |
4 tiny welds that hold the power window assembly in place broke in the driver's door, causing the only screw holding the motor in place to loosen and damage its mounting hole. The window would no longer fully open or close, as the regulator was likewise affected. Shop drilled new holes to attach more screws to the motor assembly. |
| 39000 mi | Had a flat tire, flat repair pump/sealant kit did not work, clogged up tire valve, and had to have car towed. Manual recommended to take to dealer. Dealer could not deal with problem (didn't have tires in stock-said I also needed a new tire air pressure sensor and a new tire) .This would take a day to get parts. Next day, parts didn't come and I asked that they fix the tire valve stem and inflate the tire so I could take it to a tire shop. |
| 26486 mi | Tire Rotation |
| 35403 mi US $705 |
Replaced all tires due to cracking on sidewall |
| 31000 mi | Recall to replace controller for passenger airbag seat sensor. |
2012 Nissan LEAF 4dr Hatch
107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD
| 57070 mi US $530 |
Had rear liftgate struts replaced. |
| 22320 mi C $540 |
One tire had a Sidewall damage one week later. Replaced tire for $90. Wrote to manufacturer while agreed was manufactured error. Two months later, returned our $90. Under warranty. |
| 30000 mi | Broken window switch |
| 35200 mi | Driver's seat broke, replaced by dealer |
2011 Nissan LEAF 4dr Hatch
107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD
| 81000 mi US $60 |
Replace washer nozzle |
| 96500 mi US $365 |
New parts and labor for rear hatchback switch and button. New struts to hold hatchback open. |
| 44200 mi | Charge Door not closing smoothly since Ice Storm during winter. |
| 35000 mi US $145 |
Tire replaced due to puncture from a screw embedded in it. |
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