2025 Nissan Leaf
Only 7 complaints 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 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
2025: 7 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 95 |
| 2012 | 57 |
| 2013 | 81 |
| 2014 | 34 |
| 2015 | 110 |
| 2016 | 36 |
| 2017 | 17 |
| 2018 | 68 |
| 2019 | 258 |
| 2020 | 167 |
| 2021 | 56 |
| 2022 | 96 |
| 2023 | 22 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Only 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
3 of 7 total reports mention: electrical system.
Vehicle speed control
2 of 7 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
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While quickly shifting the car from drive to reverse the car will suddenly go full throttle in reverse with no pedal input. This is very easy to get it to…
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-02-10
Wheels
1 of 7 total reports mentions: wheels.
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Leased new vehicle, after approximately 900-miles, started to hear knocking sounds during acceleration and deceleration. Checked wheel lug nuts and all were loose and passenger side wheel lock was missing.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-09-26
Structure
1 of 7 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.
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Door latch hits door striker
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-11-21
Engine
1 of 7 total reports mentions: engine.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2025 Nissan Leaf — pre-purchase inspection
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- Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2025 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 2025 Nissan Leaf?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2025 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.