Table 1 shows one common power train related problems of the 2024 Nissan Leaf.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Train problems |
On [xxx] at about [xxx] pm at 12,488 miles and 67% charge, I was pulling into traffic from [xxx] onto [xxx]. As I accelerated into the gap in traffic, the car momentarily lost traction. Initially, the traction control system intervened and restored traction. Moments later, the car lost traction a second time. However, the second time the car lost traction, the entire car seemed to shut down. The display indicated " service ev system apply parking brake". I immediately turned on the hazard lights and pulled to the side of the roadway. I tried turning the car off and back on again but was unable to get the car to drive. At [xxx] pm, I called the dealership where I bought the car and was told by the service department that they were unfamiliar with this issue. As I was considering options for recovery (insurance, dealership, etc. ) I decided to unhook the 12v battery in an attempt to reset the car. By [xxx] pm, the display was now reading "service ev system no power". I used a 10mm wrench to unhook the positive terminal of the 12v battery. I waited about 30 seconds and then reconnected the positive terminal of the 12v battery. After reconnecting, the car began to work ok and I went back to driving normally. At [xxx] pm, I called the dealership back and informed them of what I had found and that unhooking the 12v battery had reset the car and it was now driving ok. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).