2015 Nissan Leaf problems and complaints
Owners have filed 111 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Nissan Leaf. The most-reported areas: Service Brakes (86), Electrical System (18), Vehicle Speed Control (9).
Key takeaways
- 111 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 8 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 86 | 77% |
| Electrical System | 18 | 16% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 8% |
| Unknown Or Other | 9 | 8% |
| Air Bags | 8 | 7% |
| Power Train | 4 | 4% |
| Engine | 3 | 3% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 3% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | 2% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 | 2% |
| Wheels | 2 | 2% |
| Steering | 1 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Nissan Leaf 5 HB FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering,power Train,vehicle Speed Control - filed 2026-11-02
I am reporting a serious and progressively worsening safety issue involving a 2015 Nissan LEAF with approximately 61,759 miles. The problem involves sudden, unintended jerking and apparent repeated braking while driving, accompanied by a forceful steering pull to the left. The exact cause has not yet been determined. ...
Electrical System,service Brakes - filed 2026-09-01
The electrically-driven intelligent brake unit failed on my 2015 Nissan Leaf. The brakes became inoperative: when pressing the brake pedal there is a loud compression/grinding noise and the pedal goes nearly to the floor with little braking force. The failure appeared suddenly after charging the vehicle; it had been wo...
Service Brakes - filed 2026-08-13
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Leaf. The contact stated that while reversing at an undisclosed speed, the brakes failed to engage while the brake pedal was depressed. The brake and master warning lights were illuminated. The failure had occurred on several occasions; however, the contact stated that the vehicle recentl...
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More for the 2015 Nissan Leaf
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.