Brakes Failed problems of the 2014 Nissan Leaf

I was driving my 2014 Nissan Leaf sl at a low speed (5-10 mph) when the brakes had a sudden and unanticipated total brake failure. While pulling up to a stoplight to make a right turn, I was unable to stop the car for approximately 10 feet beyond where I had intended. Fortunately, there were no other vehicles or pedestrians in my path. This event happened in downtown salt lake city. From the point of failure, I was able to predictably stop the car with some exertion. But clearly, a fundamental major component of the vehicle failed. It was not part of the brakes themselves, or the rotors, or wear. I drove the vehicle directly to ken garff Nissan, which was approximately 5 blocks away. They diagnosed the problem and reported that it was a failure of a major electrical component that provides braking to the brake system. I contacted Nissan about the issue, and reported to them that after searching the internet I had seen other reports from individuals about similar problems with their Nissan Leaf between the model years 2013-2015. There were reports of this problem affecting more than 40 vehicles. Nissan USA explained that they didn't have any recalls for that issue, and that I would simply have to pay for the repair. However, I felt that this experience, because it was so dangerous, and so sudden, and wasn't a result of poor maintenance or an error of any sort, it should be escalated and evaluated for recall. Nissan USA showed no interest or intention of making further inquiry into the problem, so I felt I should push for a recall. My case number with Nissan USA was originally assigned as #436-319-65, and a new case number was assigned as #436-368-82. The individuals assisting in the cases were named pamela and nancy, respectively.

As I was driving my car the breaks started to make some noises when activated . I change my route to take it to the dealership for a revision and as I was getting there the brakes started to fail to a point that, by the time I got to the dealership 9a couple of miles away) , it was almost not breaking at all. May this have happened in different conditions the result could have been a serious accident.

Brake failure. Pressing on brakes with normal pressure had no effect. Pressing on pedal very hard would stop the car. When doing so there was a noise that I believe was associated with the abs braking system. This could have been disastrous if there had been a pedestrian around. Took to dealer. They said the braking controller had failed. They replaced and it appears normal now. This vehicle had the cold weather brake controller update applied to it approximately a month earlier.