2014 Nissan Leaf problems and complaints
Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Nissan Leaf. The most-reported areas: Service Brakes (18), Electrical System (6), Air Bags (4).
Key takeaways
- 34 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 3 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 18 | 53% |
| Electrical System | 6 | 18% |
| Air Bags | 4 | 12% |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 9% |
| Steering | 2 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 6% |
| Visibility | 2 | 6% |
| Seats | 2 | 6% |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 3% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | 3% |
| Power Train | 1 | 3% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Nissan Leaf 5 HB FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,service Brakes - filed 2024-07-09
[XXX] - I was on the way to work on a clear and sunny morning. After stopping at a traffic light, vehicles started moving forward through the intersection. Traffic was building and the lady in front of me stopped very quickly. When I pressed the the brake pedal to stop behind her nothing happened. The brakes did not br...
Service Brakes - filed 2023-04-12
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Leaf. The contact stated that while his wife was reversing from the garage, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop immediately. Additionally, several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic ...
Service Brakes - filed 2022-09-19
Complete braking system failure. After putting the car into reverse, only the emergency brake and parking system were functional. Once taken out of park, the vehicle was effectively free-rolling and nearly hit a structure. While in-gear, the brake sensation was that of having ABS actively working, and the brake neede...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.