Table 1 shows one common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2015 Nissan Leaf.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling problems |
Unintended acceleration: vehicle continue to accelerate even after the gas pedal is released or not slow down as expected.
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Leaf. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 mph, the engine temperature warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact depressed the brake pedal and pulled up the parking brake; however, both failed to operate as needed. The contact made a right turn safely and ran onto a curb to bring the vehicle to a stop. The contact drove safely to the destination. The warning lights disappeared. The failure recurred twice within two weeks with no warning light illuminated. The contact notified the manufacturer and was informed that a previous recall had been performed. The vehicle had been towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000.
Tl- the contact owns a 2015 Nissan Leaf. The contact stated while merging onto a highway the accelerator pedal was stuck which resulted in unintended acceleration. The contact was able to regain control by depressing the brakes. Prior to this failure the vehicle experienced the same failure of unintended acceleration. This failure happened without warning. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle failure mileage was 6,062. Kh.