Brakes Failed problems of the 2012 Nissan Leaf

Two problems related to brakes failed have been reported for the 2012 Nissan Leaf. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 08/05/2015

In may 2015 we brought the car to dealer service center complaining of periodic sensitive and periodic non-responsive brakes at low speed. Dealer could not replicate the issue. No repairs offered. On August 05 2015, brakes completely failed while moving under 15 mph and the vehicle failed to stop at an intersection. Vehicle went into the intersection before the brakes engaged and the vehicle stopped. Car was towed to dealer service center. The issue could not be replicated. No repairs offered.

2 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 07/26/2014

Brake system failed and ignition started and thrusted car forward. It seemed like the brake got soft and then would not function. This incident caused the car to damage private property and caused major damage to front end of the vehicle.


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