2025 Nissan LEAF

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2025 Nissan LEAF has 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is other problems (29% of all complaints), specifically: when the outside temperature is below freezing, the heater runs for about 10 minutes and then starts blowing nothing but cold air. this is not just an inconvenience and discomfort, but leads to distracted driving which could result in an accident. lately the temperature has sometimes dipped below 0 .

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

OTHER

2 complaints

29%

• When the outside temperature is below freezing, the heater runs for about 10 minutes and then starts blowing nothing but cold air. This is not just an inconvenience and discomfort, but leads to distracted driving which could result in an accident. Lately the temperature has sometimes dipped below 0
• when level 3 charging the cabin will fill with visible smoke every other time roughly. i have woken up from naps coughing and pressure in my head

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“When the outside temperature is below freezing, the heater runs for about 10 minutes and then starts blowing nothing but cold air. This is not just an inconvenience and discomfort, but leads to distracted driving which could result in an accident. Lately the temperature has sometimes dipped below 0 ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

2 complaints

29%

• when level 3 charging the cabin will fill with visible smoke every other time roughly. i have woken up from naps coughing and pressure in my head
• The contact owns a 2025 Nissan Leaf. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH, the message "Service EV" was displayed. The local dealer was contacted, and a service appointment was scheduled for the following day. The contact stated that while driving into the dealer parking lot, th

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“when level 3 charging the cabin will fill with visible smoke every other time roughly. i have woken up from naps coughing and pressure in my head”

— NHTSA complaint filing

WHEELS

1 complaints

14%

• 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. Torque spec at factory needs to be reviewed. Contacted the dealership, Tynan’s Nissan in Auror

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“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. Torque spec at factory needs to be reviewed. Contacted the dealership, Tynan’s Nissan in Auror”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BODY/STRUCTURE

1 complaints

14%

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

SPEED CONTROL

1 complaints

14%

• 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 do

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“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 do”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

WHEELS(~50K mi)

$500

BODY/STRUCTURE(~50K mi)

$500

SPEED CONTROL(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 7 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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OTHER: When the outside temperature is below freezing, the heater runs for about 10 minutes and then starts blowing nothing but cold air. This is not just an inconvenience and discomfort, but leads to distracted driving which could result in an accident. Lately the temperature has sometimes dipped below 0
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: when level 3 charging the cabin will fill with visible smoke every other time roughly. i have woken up from naps coughing and pressure in my head
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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WHEELS: 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. Torque spec at factory needs to be reviewed. Contacted the dealership, Tynan’s Nissan in Auror
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BODY/STRUCTURE:
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)