Nissan Leaf

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NHTSA

Complaints 57

Owners have filed 57 complaints with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for the 2012 Nissan Leaf. 0 mention a fire and 6 a crash.

Brakes 22 Electrical system 15 Airbags 11 Speed control 4 Seat belts 3 Visibility/wipers 3

“High voltage battery keeps shorting out stalling while driving on interstate almost got hit by 18 wheeler a few times it's a very unsafe car to drive and I keep smelling something like an odor from the battery I've been trying to get help to do the door ship Nissan consumer affairs and seem to be…”

NHTSA complaint #11719541 · 2012 model year · Electrical system · Feb 2026

“My Nissan Leaf is showing a warning sign that front passenger side airbag is disabled. I see that this is a common complaint from many 2011-12 Nissan Leaf owners. I would like to add my name to the list of owners who had a similar complaint and please update if you make Nissan do a recall for this…”

NHTSA complaint #11541074 · 2012 model year · Airbags · Aug 2023

“The brakes on the vehicle jerk alot when going under 15, causing everyone in the vehicle to get jerked forward multiple times and are touchy resulting in almost being in an accident. Airbag sensor for front passenger also no longer works and Nissan refuses to repair any defect”

NHTSA complaint #11529118 · 2012 model year · Airbags · Jun 2023

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