Table 1 shows eight common service brakes related problems of the 2013 Nissan Leaf. The number one most common problem is related to the service brakes (18 problems). The second most common problem is related to the brakes failed (five problems).
On 3 occasions the brakes have randomly failed when traveling. In 2 cases, stopping ability was non-existent except for the use of the parking brake. In the other case, stopping was significantly decreased. Read details...
2013 Nissan Leaf brakes failed completely and without warning while driving 30mph resulting in near collision and potentially serious injury and property damage. Speed very gradually slowed with accelerator pedal not depressed and was ultimately brought to complete stop using parking brake. Read details...
Brake failure on a city street. The electric brake control unit failed while the car was in motion in a straight line. I was able to stop the car without an accident. The hazard light, warning light, brake light and abs light were all illuminated. Read details...