Nissan Leaf

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NHTSA

Complaints 95

Owners have filed 95 complaints with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for the 2011 Nissan Leaf. 0 mention a fire and 5 a crash.

Airbags 35 Electrical system 29 Brakes 22 Seats 7 Speed control 5 Other 5

“Car throws a B1018 DTC, which is for the passenger seat occupancy sensor. The seat occupancy sensor failing poses a major safety risk, as it causes the airbags to not deploy properly in the event of a crash. This is a very well known issue for the 2011-2012 LEAF, and the only option Nissan gives to…”

NHTSA complaint #11655282 · 2011 model year · Airbags · Apr 2025

“Air bag sensor fault, passenger seat warning on dashboard. Confirmed sensor failure at repair shop. Notified by Nissan that sensors are DISCONTINUED parts. No alternative solution suggested. This means all airbags in this vehicle are disabled. Car has less than 40,000 miles and has years of service…”

NHTSA complaint #11650398 · 2011 model year · Airbags · Mar 2025

“When applying brakes, at a point in the pedal travel the vehicle deceleration goes from too little to vastly too much. This makes the vehicle challenging to drive in traffic without colliding into the vehicle in front and not stopping so quickly as to cause the trailing vehicle to collide. The…”

NHTSA complaint #11591749 · 2011 model year · Electrical system · May 2024

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