Table 1 shows two common suspension related problems of the 2013 Nissan Leaf.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Suspension problems | |
| Front Suspension Control Arm problems |
Vehicle was being driven between 25-30 mph when there was a "pop", vehicle jerked to the right causing it to hit curb (crash) and deploy top curtain and right door airbag. Vehicle was towed into to Nissan dealership, inspected by the dealership, and re-inspected by Nissan north America over the past 30 days. Right front tire was perpendicular to car and defect with tie rod / suspension is our expressed concern.
Tl the contact owns a 2013 Nissan Leaf. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, the front end started shaking and vibrating due to a suspension failure. Upon inspection, the front passenger's side wheel was out of position. The contact discovered that the front passenger's side control arm was fractured. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 26,000.