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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 321 repairs.
Nissan LEAF transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (8%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (92%)
Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2018 Nissan LEAF 4dr Hatch
147-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD
| 12000 mi | TSB 12-055F for noise from front end when accelerating or decelerating. |
2017 Nissan LEAF 4dr Hatch
107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD
| 8172 mi | Clicking sound heard during acceleration. Dealer performed a TSB that involves lubricating the splines going through the wheel bearing assembly. Problem solved. This problem affects a huge number of Nissans (years and models). |
2016 Nissan LEAF 4dr Hatch
107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD
| 15000 mi US $35 |
Replaced axle nuts per TSB due to clicking noise |
2013 Nissan LEAF 4dr Hatch
107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD
| 2000 mi | Audible clicking sound from front axle area when accelerating from rest or when slowing down and coasting to a stop. Dealer removed front axle shafts, cleaned, lubed, re-torqued, replaced cotter pins. |
| 25000 mi | Clicking noise, addressed during a previous dealer visit, returned. This time, they've come to the conclusion that the reduction gear is the source of the noise, and will have to be replaced. Part has been ordered. |
| 28700 mi | Part finally arrived after waiting for close to a month. Reduction gear was replaced, but noise didn't go away, so the tech and Nissan decided to replace the motor, which I'm now waiting for (back-ordered as well). |
2012 Nissan LEAF 4dr Hatch
107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD
| 60000 mi US $3029 |
Noise emanating from vehicle under acceleration/braking, varying with RPM. Reduction gear/transaxle assembly (transmission) replaced. |
| 5040 mi | Update to the software provided by Nissan to improve the range estimator and evse compatibility |
2011 Nissan LEAF 4dr Hatch
107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD
| 182873 mi US $96 |
Noise when starting to move forward, in reverse or when not maintaining constant speed. Axle nut lubricated and tightened to spec. |
| 52000 mi | CV joints were making a loud clicking noise when accelerating from a stop or slowing to a stop. Dealer applied TSB which included removing and greasing the axles which eliminated the noise. |
| 36000 mi | EV System Warning Light illuminated after failed charge event. Diagnostic codes read and interpreted by dealer and charging system tested OK. Cleared codes and returned to service. |
| 48000 mi | Clicking sound when starting and stopping. Dealer replaces washers and greased splines. TSB, not a recall. I also reported a "clunking" sound then turning to the left, but dealer said sound was normal (even though it had just started). |
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