2010 Nissan Leaf

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2010 Nissan Leaf
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:39:37.944Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2010: 1 complaint 2010 1 2011: 95 complaints 2012: 57 complaints 2013: 81 complaints 2013 2014: 34 complaints 2015: 110 complaints 2016: 36 complaints 2016 2017: 17 complaints 2018: 68 complaints 2019: 258 complaints 2019 2020: 167 complaints 2021: 56 complaints 2022: 96 complaints 2022 2023: 22 complaints 2024: 5 complaints 2025: 7 complaints 2025 2026: 2 complaints
2010: 1 complaint 2010 1 2011: 95 complaints 2012: 57 complaints 2012 2013: 81 complaints 2014: 34 complaints 2014 2015: 110 complaints 2016: 36 complaints 2016 2017: 17 complaints 2018: 68 complaints 2018 2019: 258 complaints 2020: 167 complaints 2020 2021: 56 complaints 2022: 96 complaints 2022 2023: 22 complaints 2024: 5 complaints 2024 2025: 7 complaints 2026: 2 complaints 2026
2010: 1 complaint 2010 1 2011: 95 complaints 2011 2012: 57 complaints 2012 2013: 81 complaints 2013 2014: 34 complaints 2014 2015: 110 complaints 2015 2016: 36 complaints 2016 2017: 17 complaints 2017 2018: 68 complaints 2018 2019: 258 complaints 2019 2020: 167 complaints 2020 2021: 56 complaints 2021 2022: 96 complaints 2022 2023: 22 complaints 2023 2024: 5 complaints 2024 2025: 7 complaints 2025 2026: 2 complaints 2026

2010: 1 complaint

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YearComplaints
20101
201195
201257
201381
201434
2015110
201636
201717
201868
2019258
2020167
202156
202296
202322
20245
20257
20262

Known problem areas

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Service brakes

1 of 1 total report mentions: service brakes.

Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 (Na) Nissan Leaf. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle suddenly shook and vibrated violently. After releasing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle continued to erroneously accellerate.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-08-18

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2010 Nissan Leaf — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.

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FAQ

Is the 2010 Nissan Leaf reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Nissan Leaf?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2010 Nissan Leaf have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.