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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%)
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Chart based on 321 repairs.
Nissan LEAF suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (3%)
< $100 (83%)
Chart based on 29 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 |
2015 Nissan LEAF 4dr Hatch
107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD
| 18000 mi | Clicking noise solved by replacing axle wheel hubs and applying grease. This was part of a recall and there was no charge. |
| 18500 mi | Bad hub bearing, replaced. |
| 21000 mi | Noise in front right when turning. Recall for a component in the front right. |
2014 Nissan LEAF 4dr Hatch
107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD
| 26660 mi | Noise, dealer greased but did not fix the issue |
| 29760 mi C $20 |
Noise from front axle. Mechanic lubricated shock heads. This didn't fix the issue. |
| 20460 mi | Noisy wheel bearing, front driver wheel bearing replaced under warranty. |
| 55180 mi | Front wheel bearing failure. Replace under warranty. |
| 127100 mi €90 |
Control arm ball joint wear. Factory part lasted 200 000km. |
2013 Nissan LEAF 4dr Hatch
107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD
| 8000 mi | Axle knocking sound when braking or accelerating. TSB applied to lube parts |
| 51000 mi | Vehicle developed a growl in the passenger front wheel bearing. Nissan first charged then refunded a $90 service fee to diagnose. Parts replaced under warranty. |
| 45000 mi US $600 |
replacement of bad wheel bearing |
2012 Nissan LEAF 4dr Hatch
107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD
| 60000 mi US $3029 |
Noise emanating from vehicle when turning |
| 19840 mi C $700 |
front left strut needed to be replaced. My front end dipped when breaking. A neighbour's Leaf had the wheel fall off, so I decided to follow my mechanics' advice and replace the part. Front was dipping when breaking. My neighbour has a similar vehicle and their wheel came off. So, I decided to follow my tire person's advice and replace the rod. |
| 28000 mi US $500 |
Right front, and right rear wheel bearings replaced. |
| 18000 mi | Clunking Noise when going from drive to reverse or reverse to drive. The dealer applied grease to the front drive shaft bearings. Parts Replaces were as follows: 2 x 40073-0L700 - CotterPin 2 x 40037-1CA0A - Washer 2 x 40262-1CA0A - LockNut |
| 3200 mi | Car makes high-pitched pinging sound when driven over bumps. Sounds like a loose spring. Service technician couldn't locate problem. |
| 8000 mi | Leaking Right Front strut noticed at annual inspection. Dealer promptly replaced under warranty. |
| 32400 mi | Right strut was bad - replaced under warranty. |
| 22700 mi | Sway bar broke, made noise; replaced under warrantee. |
| 25000 mi | Strut went bad and was replaced under warranty |
| 9900 mi | Suspension would squeak going over bumps at low speed. Repair was warranty replacement of both sway bar bushings |
| 12200 mi | Minor but irritating clicking noise from front axles on acceleration and deceleration. Dealer applied correction recommended by NTB12-055D at no charge; this corrected the issue by replacing bearing lock nuts & lubing. |
| 15060 mi | Noise coming from passenger rear wheel, took car to dealer, dealer found a leaking shock absorber. Part ordered. |
| 15500 mi | Replacement of leaky shock absorber |
| 21080 mi | Right front wheel bearing became increasingly noisy. |
| 7300 mi | Drivers side strut was replaced |
2011 Nissan LEAF 4dr Hatch
107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD
| 34000 mi | Had TSB for whirring/clicking sound at low speeds done. Involved lubricating wheel bearings and splines. Also had P3227 program for capacity meter and charger reprogramming done. |
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