Structure Problems of Nissan Leaf

Nissan Leaf owners have reported 15 structure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common structure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's body (12 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's structure (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Structure related problems of Nissan Leaf

Problem Category Number of Problems
Body problems
12
Structure problems
2
Hood problems
1

Recently reported Structure problems of Nissan Leaf

The Body problem

My son and I were in a major crash on a freeway, we were hit by a semi-truck, sent into a spin, hit by another vehicle and stopped by slamming into freeway guardrail. The car was totaled. My son was driving and airbags on the drivers side all deployed but nothing deployed on the passenger side at   Read details...

The Structure problem

2013 Nissan Leaf. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle electrical system issues. The consumer stated on two rare occasions, he accidentally pushed the power button in quick succession to turn off the vehicle.   Read details...

The Hood problem

The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Leaf. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, the hood of the vehicle independently opened without warning. The contact discovered that the latch was fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.   Read details...




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