2012 Nissan Leaf

Recalls, inspection results and owner complaints for the 2012 Nissan Leaf, from official sources in the US, Canada and Europe. To check one specific car, enter its VIN or plate.

Recalls (US model-wide)

We checked recall campaigns for this vehicle, or for its model where the register works by model.

Source: NHTSA (US Department of Transportation) · US public domain

Inspections in Norway (model-wide)

How cars of this model and year did at Norway's periodic inspection, across a full year of tests.

Source: Statens vegvesen, periodic inspections (EU-kontroll) · CC BY 4.0

Inspections: 278
Passed first time: 20%
All 2012 cars: 40%
Dangerous fault found: 10%
Typical mileage: 100,000–150,000 km
Faults: Brakes: 53% of cars
Faults: Axles, wheels, tyres and suspension: 46% of cars
Faults: Steering: 34% of cars
Faults: Lights and electrical: 34% of cars

Owner complaints (US model-wide)

Problems owners of this model reported to NHTSA, grouped by component.

Source: NHTSA (US Department of Transportation) · US public domain

SERVICE BRAKES: 22
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 15
AIR BAGS: 11
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: 4
VISIBILITY/WIPER: 3
SEAT BELTS: 3

Safety rating (NHTSA NCAP)

Crash-test ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program.

Source: NHTSA (US Department of Transportation) · US public domain

2012 Nissan Leaf 5 HB FWD: 5 / 5

Other years of the Nissan Leaf

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