2012 Nissan Leaf

$1,800
from
20
listings
$2K–$8K
price range
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Low$1,800
High$7,500
From$1,800
Avg Mileage57,500 mi
Fresh

Sourced from 20 active dealer listings as of

2012 Nissan Leaf Trims

All Trims Combined
From$1,800
$2K–$8K
20 listings57,500 avg miles
Platinum+
From$33,606
332 listings|$34K–$47K
S
From$1,250
191 listings|$1K–$21K
S Plus
From$8,900
10 listings|$9K–$17K
SL
From$1,800
59 listings|$2K–$15K
SL Plus
From$4,750
18 listings|$5K–$20K
SV Plus
From$9,300
136 listings|$9K–$39K
SV+
From$25,999
377 listings|$26K–$42K

2012 Nissan Leaf Pricing

Price Trend

+133.3%
$855$2K$3K$4K$6KMar 26Mar 26Mar 26$2,100
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Nissan Leaf Safety & Reliability

Elevated

The 2012 Nissan Leaf's elevated safety profile includes 0 recall campaigns and 57 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

0
Recalls
57
Complaints
6
Crashes
0
Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2012 Nissan Leaf has accumulated 57 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with service brakes leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Service Brakes17
02Electrical System9
03Air Bags9
04Visibility/wiper3
05Electrical System,service Brakes2
57 total across 1 model years (2012–2012)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Nissan Leaf Fuel Economy

99mpg combined
·
106city
·
92hwy
·
$750/yr

At 99 MPG combined, the 2012 Nissan Leaf delivers consistent fuel economy. Budget accordingly.

Leaf - Automatic (A1)
99mpg
Front-Wheel DriveEV
106 city92 hwy~$750/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2012 Nissan Leaf

29States

If you're near California, you're in luck: 16% of listings are there. But with 29 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2012.

2012 Nissan Leaf Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2012 Nissan Leaf a good car to buy?

The 2012 Nissan Leaf has 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue area is service brakes, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

What's the gas mileage of the 2012 Nissan Leaf?

The 2012 Nissan Leaf delivers 99 MPG combined per EPA testing. The fuel economy breakdown has city and highway numbers.

What are common problems with the 2012 Nissan Leaf?

SERVICE BRAKES is the number-one complaint area for the 2012 Nissan Leaf, based on 57 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.

How does the 2012 compare to other Nissan Leaf years?

The 2012 sits at a specific point in the Nissan Leaf lifecycle. The model overview compares all years side by side.

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