With 3 recalls and 66 complaints, the 2018 Nissan Leaf rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

23V0480002023-02-02

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2023 LEAF vehicles. The Owner's Manual instructions for defroster operation are incorrect, and may result in reduced defroster performance under specific conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."

Reduced defroster performance can limit visibility out of the windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.

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23V4940002023-17-07

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2023 LEAF vehicles. The vehicle may accelerate unintentionally if the driving mode is changed ("D" to "B"; e-Pedal "On"; or "ECO" mode) after disengaging the cruise control.

Unintentional acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.

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24V0710002024-02-02

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2022 LEAF vehicles. Damage to the camera harness can cause distortion or loss of the rearview camera display image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2018 Nissan Leaf's biggest weak point? SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE. It leads 66 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Service Brakes,forward Collision Avoidance7

02Electrical System6

03Service Brakes4

04Vehicle Speed Control4

05Structure4

66 total across 1 model years (2018–2018)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Nissan Leaf Fuel Economy

112mpg combined

125city

100hwy

$700/yr

The 2018 Nissan Leaf delivers 112 MPG combined. Straightforward efficiency.

Leaf - Automatic (A1)

112mpg

Front-Wheel DriveEV

125 city100 hwy~$700/yr10/10 Clean

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

Where to Find 2018 Nissan Leaf

32States

43%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Colorado (19%), but the remaining listings are spread across 31 other states nationwide.

COColorado

22719%

CACalifornia

19817%

CTConnecticut

958%

OROregon

615%

FLFlorida

595%

TXTexas

595%

WAWashington

474%

DCWashington DC

343%

AZArizona

313%

GAGeorgia

313%

MDMaryland

272%

PAPennsylvania

262%

MOMissouri

242%

UTUtah

222%

MN22

DE20

IL19

NY17

VT15

NV15

NH14

NC14

HI13

MA13

NJ13

WY11

NM10

RI9

OK9

MI8

OH6

TN6

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2018.

2018 Nissan Leaf Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2018 Nissan Leaf a good car to buy?

The 2018 Nissan Leaf has 3 recalls on record. There are 3 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is service brakes,forward collision avoidance, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2018 Nissan Leaf?

NHTSA shows 3 recall campaigns for the 2018 Nissan Leaf. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2018 Nissan Leaf?

The 2018 Nissan Leaf delivers 112 MPG combined per EPA testing. The fuel economy breakdown has city and highway numbers.

What are common problems with the 2018 Nissan Leaf?

SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE is the number-one complaint area for the 2018 Nissan Leaf, based on 66 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.