Service Brakes Problems of Nissan Leaf

Nissan Leaf owners have reported 236 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 12 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (182 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brakes failed (27 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of Nissan Leaf

The Service Brakes problem

I was at a red light on a slight decline with my foot on the regular brake. I am 99% certain the epedal was on. Something startled me and I took my foot off the regular brake, but the epedal should have held the car still.   Read details...

The Brakes Failed problem

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.   Read details...

The Brake Light On problem

After coming from work (54 mile back and forth) on 11/4/2020, parked 2014 Leaf sv at the driveway for 40 minutes. Then went back in, powered the car and shifted to reverse. The car backed-up fast because the brake seemed not working. So I have to stepped on the pedal harder.   Read details...

The Brake Abs Warning Light problem

While I was driving on a city street at about 40mph, the abs light came on and the brakes became completely unresponsive. Pushing on the break pedal would not slow the car down. After being able to come to a stop using the emergency brake I notices that the brake would keep rumble but still unable   Read details...

The Abs Brake Fail problem

The contact owned a 2012 Nissan Leaf. While driving 40 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle failed to slow down as expected. The contact fully depressed the brake pedal, but the abs failed to activate and the vehicle still failed to slow down as expected.   Read details...




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