2011 Nissan Leaf problems
The Nissan Leaf (Japanese: 日産・リーフ, Hepburn: Nissan Rīfu), stylized as "LEAF," is a battery-electric powered compact car manufactured by Nissan, produced since 2010 across two generations. It has been offered exclusively as a 5-door hatchback. The term "LEAF" serves as a backronym to leading environmentally-friendly affordable family car.
The Leaf was unveiled on 1 August 2009 as the world's first mass market electric and zero-emission vehicle. Among other awards and recognition, it received the 2010 Green Car Vision Award, the 2011 European Car of the Year, the 2011 World Car of the Year, and the 2011–2012 Car of the Year Japan. A second-generation Leaf was introduced in October 2017. The Leaf's range on a full charge has been steadily increased from 117 km (73 miles) to 364 km (226 miles) (EPA rated) by the use of larger battery packs and several minor improvements.
Global sales across both generations totalled 577,000 by February 2022. As of September 2021, European sales totalled more than 208,000, and as of December 2021, over 165,000 had been sold in the U.S., and 157,000 in Japan. The Leaf was the world's all-time top selling plug-in electric car until it was surpassed in early 2020 by the Tesla Model 3.
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Common 2011 Nissan Leaf problems
Based on the complaints from owners of the 2011 Nissan Leaf, several common problems have been reported:
- Air Bag Sensor Failure:
- Another prevalent problem is the failure of the passenger sensors in the Nissan Leaf. This can pose a safety risk as the sensors are crucial for determining which airbags to deploy based on passenger seating positions. The failure of these sensors can be challenging to detect as it often occurs silently, potentially compromising the effectiveness of the vehicle's safety systems.
- Brake Problems:
- Owners have also reported brake-related issues with the 2011 Nissan Leaf, such as premature wear of brake pads or brakes locking when in use. While these problems are usually fixable, they can lead to increased maintenance costs and, more critically, pose a safety hazard if not addressed promptly. Regular brake checks are recommended for vehicles from this model year to ensure safe operation on the road.
These common problems highlight some of the key issues that owners of the 2011 Nissan Leaf have faced. Addressing these issues promptly and ensuring regular maintenance can help mitigate potential risks and ensure the continued reliability and safety of the vehicle.
How long will a 2011 Nissan Leaf battery last?
Nissan Leaf owners should expect it to last around ten years. Depending on which model of the EV you own, you should be able to get between 84 - 145 miles from each charge. Lithium-ion batteries in EVs slowly degrade over time, and with each charging cycle, they get a little worse.
What is the most common problem of Nissan Leaf?
Most Common Nissan LEAF Problems
- Nissan LEAF Battery Degradation.
- Problems with the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) System.
- Power Inverter Failure.
- Diminished Range During Low Temperatures.
How many miles can a 2011 Nissan Leaf go?
Nissan optimistically touts the Leaf's driving range at 100 miles between full charges, but the EPA estimates only 73 miles. That's still plenty of range for our average commute and perhaps even a light weekend of running errands.
Are old Nissan Leaf reliable?
Find your perfect car today through our carefully selected partners. “I've owned a Leaf for eight years and have run one for more than a decade now. They are very reliable but the battery does degrade faster than more modern electric cars, so make sure you check the condition on the dashboard bars. ”
2011 Nissan Leaf car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Nissan Leaf problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Air bags problems
- Electrical system problems
- Service brakes problems
- Seats problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2011 Nissan Leaf vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2011 Nissan Leaf
The NHTSA has received 93 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2011 Nissan Leaf. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2011 Nissan Leaf vehicles.
AIR BAGS,SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-25
- VIN: JN1AZ0CP8BT
- Components: AIR BAGS,SEATS
- Summary: Please see thread: [XXX] My 2011 Nissan Leaf's OCS has failed randomly. I pulled the code via an Bluetooth OBD reader and the LeafSpy Pro app installed on my phone: B1018-00 09 AIR BAG Occupant Sens [Unit Fail] SRC-41. I took the car to a local dealership and was quoted over $4k for a full seat replacement with no ETA as the part is on back order. There is no option to simply replace the OCS alone and there is no workaround from Nissan to re-enable the passenger airbag without paying the $4k for the new seat. Opened a case with Nissan Consumer Affairs who advised they could do nothing for me. The repair is more expensive than the value of the vehicle. Because Nissan offers no workaround other than paying $4k for a new seat, consumers are incentivized to bypass the airbag sensor using a 3rd-party box (see here [XXX] rather than properly repair it. This is a safety issue and Nissan should do the right thing in making the repair affordable or making an official way to bypass the sensor/enable the airbags. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-12-16
- VIN: JN1AZ0CP2BT
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: When applying brakes, at a point in the pedal travel the vehicle deceleration goes from too little to vastly too much. This makes the vehicle challenging to drive in traffic without colliding into the vehicle in front and not stopping so quickly as to cause the trailing vehicle to collide. The dealer has confirmed the behavior. There is a TSB to supposedly address the problem, and a receipt is attached of that TSB software update being applied. However, this has not changed the behavior. This is at least partially a software issue, since the vehicle blends physical brakes with EV regenerative braking.
AIR BAGS,SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-09-24
- VIN: JN1AZ0CP6BT
- Components: AIR BAGS,SEATS
- Summary: Supplemental air bag warning light started blinking on 9/24/2023. It blinks regardless of whether the front passenger seat is occupied. The OCS sensor for the passenger seat failed. This should have been covered by a recall. The dealer wants over $3,000.00 to replace the seat cushion. I declined the repair. Dealer assured me that driver air bag isn't affected, so I'll operate the car without a front passenger. Dealer Estimate: Denied Repair Step Step Total: $3,687.14 Correction: inspected system, dtc b1018 for occupant sensor unit failure is present. Cleared dtc, when sitting in passenger seat, dtc came back on. Inspected continuity to passenger seat occupant sensor and found ok at this time. Diagnosis says replacement of passenger occupant sensor assembly (lower seat assembly) Labor: $588.00
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-14
- VIN: JN1AZ0CP8BT
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: Vehicle doesn't slow down when taking foot of the acceleration pedal. Same both power settings. It will continue to move at slow speed on level ground. It behaves as though the minimum pedal.motor speed is too fast. My concern.is that it might get very fast without any pedal. Thank you.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-06-14
- VIN: JN1AZ0CP8BT
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: My airbag sensor light went off for no reason. I took it into the dealership and was told that it would cost $3,700 to get it repaired/replaced since the seat needs to be removed. I am concerned that this safety issue is not taken care of and have read that many 2011 Leaf's are having this same issue.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-05-28
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JN1AZ0CPXBT
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: On 05/28/23 while i was trying to park my 2011 Nissan Leaf in a parking lot, the car accelerated unexpectedly and hit a pole and fence and scratched an already parked car. Applying break did not slow down my car. I own this car since 2011 and never had an experience like this.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-01-01
- VIN: JN1AZ0CP4BT
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The airbag warning light has come on. An independent shop and the dealer say the repair is $4500 or more -- greater than the value of the vehicle, because Nissan only sells the complete passenger seat as a repair part, and requires the airbag be paired with the car at the dealer. I ask that this situation be resolved by Nissan making just the seat cushion available as a repair part, as they have for recalls of airbags on other model year cars. The SAFETY problem is that Nissan's refusal to sell a repair part, leads to a FISCAL INCENTIVE TO BYPASS THE AIRBAG. See also NHTSA #: 08V-521
AIR BAGS,SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-08-23
- VIN: JN1AZ0CP4BT
- Components: AIR BAGS,SEATS
- Summary: Air bag occupant sensor in front passenger seat failure causing air bag system shut off. DTC Code: B 1018 Description: Air Bag Occupant Sensor (Unit Fail). Well documented common failure of this critical safety component on the Nissan Leaf Forum. Sensor is not available to replace the defective part and a recall campaign was issued by Nissan, but doesn't cover 2011-2012 models. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. The system scan revealed the DTC Code. Code returns after code clearing. Component has not been inspected by manufacturer. Air Bag Warning indicator lamp and Air Bag Off X 2 lamp illuminated.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-07-13
- VIN: JN1AZ0CP1BT
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: Passenger airbag sensor is not working. When car is turned on and driving, the dashboard continually displays a red flashing warning light indicating an airbag malfunction. There is also a message that the passenger air bag is off. Newer Nissan Leaf models have had the same problem and have been recalled, but not the 2011 year. It should be recalled. Estimated cost to fix is $3000. Seat bottom was replaced in 2016.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-05-12
- VIN: JN1AZ0CP7BT
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: Airbag light comes on when it should not. Vehicle disables the passenger airbag because it has code B1018. Airbag should not disable when an adult is sitting in the passenger seat. Code can be reset, but will come back any time someone sits in the passenger seat, regardless of size.
AIR BAGS,SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-10-20
- VIN: JN1AZ0CP5BT
- Components: AIR BAGS,SEATS
- Summary: The air bag sensor unit failed. The car only has 5271 miles on it and it was stored in a warm garage since 2011. This failure isn't due to use so it must be a manufacturing defect.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-09-25
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Leaf. The contact stated that the Telematics Control Unit, which locates the nearest charging station, was inoperable and could not be upgraded. Additionally, the 12 Volt battery would not charge, and the doors would not unlock to open. The windows would not roll up, and the gear shifter would not shift out of park into neutral. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. However, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000. The VIN was unavailable.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-12-20
- VIN: JN1AZ0CP4BT
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: 2011 NISSAN LEAF VEHICLES IS DEFECTIVE AND AFFECTS THE PROPER DEPLOYMENT OF THE PASSENGER FRONT AIR BAG. I HAVE A FAULTY OCS SYSTEM FOR THE PASSENGER AIR BAG SENSOR AND I WILL NEED TO SCRAP THE CAR RATHER THAN PAY THE 4-6 THOUSAND DOLLAR COST OF A NEW PASSENGER SEAT.M I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO RESET THE ODBC CODE BUT NOW ITS NOT ALLOWING ME TO DO THAT ANYMORE
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-04-24
- VIN: JN1AZ0CP6BT
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: WHEN I ACCELERATED FROM A STOP ON A CITY STREET TO TURN LEFT ON MY WAY HOME THE ENGINE LOST POWER EVEN AS I PUSHED THE ACCELERATED PEDAL MORE TILL THE CAR ALMOST STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TURN. ENGINE RETURNED TO NORMAL ACCELERATION POWER AFTER I PREPARED TO PULL OVER OUT OF TRAFFIC. NO WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-12-15
- VIN: JN1AZ0CP3BT
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: PASSENGER AIRBAG SENSOR IS NOT WORKING. WHEN CAR IS TURNED ON AND DRIVING, THE DASHBOARD CONTINUALLY DISPLAYS A RED FLASHING WARNING LIGHT INDICATING AN AIRBAG MALFUNCTION. THERE IS ALSO A MESSAGE CONTINUOUSLY DISPLAYING THAT THE PASSENGER AIR BAG IS OFF. NEWER NISSAN LEAF MODELS HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AND HAVE BEEN RECALLED, BUT NOT THE 2011 YEAR. IT SHOULD BE RECALLED. ESTIMATED COST TO FIX IS $3000.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-09-01
- VIN: JN1AZ0CP4BT
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: AIRBAG LIGHT FLASHING. PASSENGER AIR BAGS ARE DISABLED. DEALER FIX IS A NEED A NEW PASSENGER SEAT AT A COST OF $3,000+. CURRENT FAULT CODE IS B1018. OCCUPANT SENSOR UNIT FAIL. SEAT IS PERFECT AND NO ONE SITS ON IT - IT JUST STOPPED WORKING. THIS IS A KNOWN IISSUE
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-10-01
- VIN: JN1AZ0CPXBT
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: 2011 NISSAN LEAF HAS CODE B1018 OCCUPANT SENS(UNIT FAIL) FOLLOWING A CUP OF WATER SPILLED ON FRONT SEAT. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AT TIME. ONLY PROPOSED REMEDY IS TO REPLACE FRONT SEAT AND SENSOR FOR ~$2,624. 2013-2016 LEAF WERE RECALLED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 16V244000; PLEASE EXPAND RECALL TO 2011 & 2012 NISSAN LEAF.
AIR BAGS,SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-07-20
- VIN: JN1AZ0CP8BT
- Components: AIR BAGS,SEATS
- Summary: AIRBAG LIGHT FLASHING. PASSENGER AIR BAGS ARE DISABLED. DEALER FIX IS A NEED A NEW PASSENGER SEAT AT A COST OF $3,000+. CURRENT FAULT CODE IS B1018. OCCUPANT SENSOR UNIT FAIL. NO DAMAGE TO SEAT OR CUSHION. IT JUST STOPPED WORKING. SAFETY ISSUE. SAFETY RECALL SHOULD BE IMPLEMENTED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-05-14
- VIN: JN1AZ0CP0BT
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2011 NISSAN LEAF VEHICLE FROM A PRIVATE PARTY. I QUICKLY NOTICED THAT MY BATTERY CAPACITY WAS AT 5 BARS AND THE VEHICLE HAS 73300 MILES. I ALSO NOTICED THE EV SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT WAS ON. I TOOK THE CAR TO MY LOCAL NISSAN DEALER AND LET THEM KNOW THAT I WAS GOING TO NEED A NEW BATTERY BUT WANTED TO KNOW THE HISTORY OF THE VEHICLES BATTERY BECAUSE I BELIEVE THAT THE DEGRADATION OF THE VEHICLES BATTERY WOULD FALL INTO THE SEVERE CATEGORY AND BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS IN BETWEEN OWNERS AT THE TIME NO ONE TOOK IT IN FOR A BATTERY REPLACEMENT. CURRENTLY IN 2020 THE 2011 VEHICLE IS AT 5 BARS MEANING THAT IF THE BATTERY ONLY LOST ONE BAR IN THE LAST YEAR THE BATTERY WOULD HAVE TO HAVE LOST MORE THAN 50% CAPACITY WITHIN THE TIMEFRAME THAT IT WOULD HAVE BEEN COVERED UNDER THE 8 YR/100,000MILES EXTENDED WARRANTY. THEY WOULD NOT PROVIDE ME WITH ANY VEHICLE BATTERY INFORMATION ALTHOUGH THE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEALER DID CONFIRM THAT THE WARRANTY WOULD HAVE BEEN IN EFFECT LAST YEAR. THEY THEN QUOTED ME $6600 FOR A BATTERY REPLACEMENT. AFTER RESEARCHING I FOUND A LETTER FROM NISSAN WHICH STATES THAT THE VEHICLE WARRANTY WOULD BE EFFECTIVE FOR 2011 MODELS WITH IMPLEMENTATION STARTING SOMETIME IN SPRING OF 2013. NISSAN SO FAR IS NOT WILLING TO REPAIR THE BATTERY OR ASSIST IN THE REPAIR ALTHOUGH THE WARRANTY WOULD HAVE COVERED THIS ISSUE. THE VEHICLE HAS COME CLOSE TO TURNING OFF WHILE I'VE BEEN ON THE ROAD. I AM AFRAID OF MY CARS BATTERY DYING WHILE I'M ON THE ROAD. IT'S MY ONLY VEHICLE. *TR
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-02-25
- VIN: JN1AZ0CP9BT
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHES INDICATING AIR BAG SYSTEM INOPERATIVE. IT CAN BE RESET BY RECYCLING THE CAR ON/OFF 3 TIME WITHIN CERTAIN TIME LIMITS. THE LIGHT STARTS FLASHING AGAIN WITHIN ABOUT 5-20 MILES OF DRIVING. SAME PROBLEM ON OTHER NISSAN LEAFS THAT WERE PREVIOUSLY RECALLED. NISSAN DEALER WANTS $250 AND CHANGE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM AND THEN TELL ME WHAT THE SOLUTION IS, BUT EVERYBODY ALREADY KNOWS THE SOLUTION IN A FEW THOUSAND DOLLARS TO REPLACE THE PASSENGER SEAT AND SENSOR. THE NISSAN CUSTOMER AFFAIRS OFFICE INSISTS THAT I PAY THE DIAGNOSIS FEE DESPITE THE FACT THAT THE DASH BOARD LIGHT ALREADY DIAGNOSES THIS PROBLEM, WHICH ALONG WITH THE KNOW HISTORY OF NISSAN LEAF CLEARLY POINTS TO THE KNOWN PROBLEM. NISSAN CUSTOMER AFFAIRS SAYS "WE WILL CONSIDER GOOD WILL ASSISTANCE" - AFTER I PAY THE DIAGNOSIS, BUT LATER IN THE CALL NOTED THAT THE CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY SO IT IS CLEAR NO GOOD WILL ASSISTANCE IS BEING CONSIDERED. THE DEALER SERVICE MANAGER (HAYWARD) TELLS ME THAT HE HAS HAD A NUMBER OF LEAFS IN WITH THE AIRBAG LIGHT FLASHING AND IT COULD BE "ANYTHING FROM A LOOSE CONNECTOR TO THE WIRING HARNESS," WHICH INTERESTINGLY IS A SET OF POSSIBILITIES THAT EXCLUDES THE SENSOR/SEAT REPLACEMENT WHICH IS THE WELL KNOWN FIX. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT IS NISSAN'S RESPONSIBILITY. PLEASE RECALL THIS VEHICLE. THANKS.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-02-01
- VIN: JN1AZ0CP6BT
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: THE BRAKES MALFUNCTION AT LOW SPEEDS, BUT ARE NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL PROGRAM. NISSAN HAS NOT HELPED AND DOES NOT RESPOND TO EMAILS OR QUESTIONS ON TWITTER. AT LOW SPEEDS THE BRAKES WILL SPORADICALLY ENGAGE AND DISENGAGE WITH REGENERATIVE BRAKING ENABLED. THEY WILL SOMETIMES CATCH WHICH CAUSES SUDDEN STOPPING OR SKIDDING IN HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. THEY WILL ALSO NOT ENGAGE UNTIL THEY ARE PRESSED EXTREMELY HARD WHICH WILL ALSO CAUSE SUDDEN BRAKING AND CAN BE HAZARDOUS IN TRAFFIC OR HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. I'VE BEEN ATTEMPTING TO REACH NISSAN TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE, BUT THEY DO NOT RESPOND. THIS IS AN ONGOING ISSUE THAT MAKES THE VEHICLE DANGEROUS TO DRIVE AT TIMES.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-10-18
- VIN: JN1AZ0CP2BT
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: PASSENGER AIR BAG HAS SHUT OFF. DEALER RAN A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND SAID I NEED A NEW PASSENGER SEAT AT A COST OF $3,182. CURRENT FAULT CODE IS B1018.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-01-01
- VIN: JN1AZ0CP6BT
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN LEAF. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH DOWN A MOUNTAIN, THERE WAS INSUFFICIENT BRAKING ABILITY AND THE VEHICLE WAS UNCONTROLLABLE. ADDITIONALLY, THE HILL DESCENT ASSIST FAILED TO ENGAGE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO VALLEY NISSAN OF STAUNTON (297 LEE JACKSON HWY, STAUNTON, VIRGINIA 24401, (540) 213-9600) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REGENERATIVE BRAKING WAS NOT RESPONSIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ADDITIONAL TESTING SHOULD BE PERFORMED ON ELECTRIC VEHICLES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-11-09
- VIN: JN1AZ0CP5BT
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT AND DANGER SYMBOL BEGAN FLASHING RECENTLY. TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THE AIRBAG SENSOR IN THE SEAT FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THE AIRBAGS WOULD NOT FUNCTION UNTIL THE REPAIR WAS COMPLETED. THIS VEHICLE HAS UNDER 60,000 MILES ON IT AND THE REPAIR PART COSTS NEARLY $3000 WHICH IS ABOVE THE KBB VALUE OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO INCIDENT TO REPORT, JUST A FAILURE ON THE VEHICLE.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-11-05
- VIN: JN1AZ0CPXBT
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: ILLUMINATED AIRBAG WARNING LIGHTS FOR FRONT PASSENGER SEATS, DIAGNOSED BY NISSAN DEALER AS A FAILED SENSOR. WAS TOLD THE WHOLE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BOTTOM WOULD NEED TO BE REPLAED (ESTIMATE $3,185.61). ALSO TOLD THAT THE FAILURE OF THIS SENSOR MEANT THAT ALL AIRBAGS WERE DEACTIVATED.
Negative 2011 Nissan Leaf car reviews
Positive 2011 Nissan Leaf car reviews
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Congratulations on your new Leaf! It's great to hear that you have no regrets about your decision to switch from your Lexus. The Leaf drives just as well, is more quiet, and just feels good to be doing the right thing. With your 20 mile r/t commute to the office, it sounds like the Leaf is the perfect fit for your needs. And don't forget to take advantage of those tax credits while you can! Nissan did a great job with this vehicle and it's definitely worth considering. Thanks for sharing your positive experience!
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I'm so glad to hear that you're enjoying your new car! It sounds like it's exceeding all of your expectations. If you're looking for a portable charger, I highly recommend the SPX Level 2 EVSE charger. It's great because it can auto detect voltage and it's compatible with both the Chevy Volt and the Nissan Leaf. It's also really easy to use - you just plug it into an outlet that's similar to an electric dryer outlet at home or at your business. As of 9-22-11, the price is $749 plus shipping and handling.
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It's great to hear that you're enjoying your car, even with its 105 mile range. While it may not have the same range as a Tesla, it's still an impressive feat!
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I'm glad to hear that you're enjoying your car! It sounds like it's been a great experience so far. The car is incredibly smooth and quiet, making it effortless to drive. The interior is spacious, with plenty of room in the back for adults, and the storage area is ample for around-town usage. While the range can be a nuisance at times, it's great to hear that charge stations are becoming more available. When your trips are within range, it's fun to experience the torque and low center of gravity. It's also interesting to note that you're getting about 30 miles per dollar, which really puts the cost of driving your minivan into perspective. It's five times more expensive to drive that one mile!
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I've been a proud owner of my LEAF for over a year now and have driven just over 10,000 miles. I must say, the car is still an absolute joy to drive and every mile has been a delightful experience. The car is still as tight as ever, with no rattles or wind noise to speak of. In terms of maintenance costs, I've only had to rotate the tires twice (for free at Discount Tires), get an annual battery check at the dealership (also free), replace the cabin filter for a mere $11, and give it a birthday detail for $60. Other than the $342 I spent on electricity to
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Are you having problems with your 2011 Nissan Leaf?
Julio Pagac 2024-10-20
It's unfortunate that some warm-climate owners have experienced issues with their LEAF cars due to the lack of a battery capacity warranty. This has left them with cars that are no longer useful and unsellable. We understand that some dealers in Phoenix, AZ are not taking these cars as trade-ins. We hope that Nissan can address this issue and provide a solution for their customers. We encourage you to research Real World Battery Capacity Loss to learn more about this topic. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.
Griffin Schimmel 2024-10-05
I recently purchased an electric car, but I have noticed that it has a limited range due to battery wear. When fully charged, it can only go for about 50 miles, and using features like air conditioning, heater, lights, and radio can further consume the battery charge. It's important to keep this in mind if you plan on using the car for longer trips. However, for short errands around town, it's a great option!
Sheridan Moore 2024-04-20
Nissan's communication with the public could be improved, as replies to questions often feel scripted. Unfortunately, after a battery replacement, our vehicle required several additional repairs. Additionally, we were disappointed to discover that the in-service date caused us to lose six months of the extended warranty we had purchased. Despite these challenges, we still enjoy using our EV. We hope that Nissan can address these issues in the future.
Laverne Padberg 2024-04-09
Hello! I wanted to share my experience with my Nissan Leaf. My family and I were one of the first buyers of this affordable EV back in 2011, and we always took great care of it. Unfortunately, after 55K miles, we lost the 4th bar of battery capacity just one week after the warranty ended. Despite our efforts to negotiate with the dealership, we were unable to get a free replacement battery. However, the dealership was able to help us negotiate with Nissan USA to get a replacement battery for a reasonable price of $1800. While we were disappointed that those who abused their battery were rewarded with free battery replacement, we were happy to have a new battery and continue to enjoy our Leaf. We did try to sell the car on Craig's List, but unfortunately, the resale value of Leafs (and maybe all EVs) was not great. Despite this setback, we decided to keep the car and take good care of the new battery. Recently, we put new tires all around, replaced the 12v battery, got inspected, paid registration (which had now gone up significantly because EVs don't pay gasoline tax!), topped up charge at Walmart and headed home. Unfortunately, on October 10, 2021, one mile from Walmart the Leaf strangely lost power (at 30mph) and drifted off the highway (main error light flashing, car would not go into drive or reverse, only park and neutral). I just wanted to share my experience with other EV owners and warn them that a new battery may not increase the resale value of their car. Thank you for reading!I spent an afternoon and the next morning with some EV enthusiasts trying everything we could to recover the car, but unfortunately, we had to have it towed to the Nissan dealer on the 11th. The Leaf technician spent a month trying to figure out the issue, and finally, Nissan USA determined that the 'traction motor inverter' had failed. Unfortunately, Nissan no longer produces this part, but the service manager promised me that it was the only problem with the car. I was hesitant to pay the $5300 plus installation cost for a new part, as it was more than the value of the car. However, the service manager agreed to let me try to find a used part on Ebay. After a month, I found a functioning part for a total cost of $550, which I gave to the Leaf technician who was just leaving for vacation. Two months later, they finally installed the part, but unfortunately, it did not fix the problem. Now, they are saying that the battery must come out, and the relay box built into the traction battery must be investigated for a fault, which could cost anywhere from $5,000 to $10,000. Maybe they are just trying to get rid of me? By then, it was March 2022. I half-heartedly tried to sell the car for the battery or as a parts car, but there were no takers. Eventually, I gave the car away to a friend who lives off-grid and wants to try to salvage the battery. It cost him $500 to get it away from Nissan. So, unfortunately, our beautiful Leaf, with no scratches or dents outside, nor a single blemish inside, is being dismantled for its battery. Although I am disappointed with Nissan, I am grateful for the opportunity to help my friend. However, I will not be purchasing another EV or Nissan product. It is unfortunate that other manufacturers would have responded differently to a car that died at 62K, but not Nissan. On a side note, I did see a Tesla that had blown up because it was quoted $22,000 to repair, which is quite shocking.