MYRModel Year Report

2018 Nissan Leaf

● Typical for this model
2018 Nissan Leaf
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:12:47.347Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Nissan Leaf Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2018 highlighted. 2010: 1 complaints 2010 2011: 95 complaints 2012: 57 complaints 2013: 81 complaints 2013 2014: 34 complaints 2015: 107 complaints 2016: 35 complaints 2016 2017: 17 complaints 2018: 62 complaints 2018 2019: 250 complaints 2019 2020: 158 complaints 2021: 51 complaints 2022: 88 complaints 2022 2023: 19 complaints 2024: 4 complaints 2025: 7 complaints 2025 2026: 2 complaints 2026
2018: 62 complaints
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YearComplaints
20101
201195
201257
201381
201434
2015107
201635
201717
201862
2019250
2020158
202151
202288
202319
20244
20257
20262

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES 27%

27% of complaints: service brakes — 17 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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I was pulling slowly into a parking spot. The vehicle accelerated all of a sudden on its own very fast. I slammed on the brakes and the vehicle did not stop. It ran us on a sidewalk and crashed into a pole. Luckily no one hurt.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231207

THIS NISSAN LEAF HAS AN EZ-PEDAL FEATURE. WHEN ENABLED, TAKING YOUR FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR SLOWS YOU DOWN QUICKLY UNTIL YOU COME TO A FULL STOP. AND THEN THE CAR DOES NOT MOVE. AND THIS NON-MOVEMENT DOES NOT REQUIRE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200125

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 24%

24% of complaints: electrical system — 15 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 19%

19% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 12 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Leaf. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle at low speeds, the vehicle suddenly accelerated on its own. As a result, the vehicle jumped the wheel stop, coming to a complete stop after colliding with a tree.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231006

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 18%

18% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 11 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 15%

15% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 9 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20191111 — back over prevention

Nissan North America, Inc.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated.

Campaign 19V654000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20230127 — DP (closed 20230807)

Pedestrian alert sounds

R 20230330 — equipment, visibility

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2023 LEAF vehicles. The Owner's Manual instructions for defroster operation are incorrect, and may result in reduced defroster performance under specific conditions.

Remedy: Nissan will mail an addendum with updated instructions on how to operate the defroster, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 1, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

Campaign 23V048000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20230830 — vehicle speed control

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2023 LEAF vehicles. The vehicle may accelerate unintentionally if the driving mode is changed ("D" to "B"; e-Pedal "On"; or "ECO" mode) after disengaging the cruise control.

Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the vehicle control module (VCM), free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 30, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

Campaign 23V494000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20240809 — back over prevention

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2022 LEAF vehicles. Damage to the camera harness can cause distortion or loss of the rearview camera display image.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rearview camera and harness for damage and replace them as necessary. If no damage is found, the dealer will apply protective tape and reroute the rearview camera harness. Repairs will be performed free of charge.

Campaign 24V071000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2018 Nissan Leaf — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 19V654000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 23V048000 (equipment, visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 23V494000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 24V071000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2014 ▲ 2016 ▲ 2021

WORST YEARS

■ 2019 ■ 2020 ◆ 2015

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FAQ

Is the 2018 Nissan Leaf reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2018 Nissan Leaf is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Nissan Leaf?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2018 Nissan Leaf have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.