2011 Nissan Leaf Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 95 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 24,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 2011 Nissan Leaf, 3% of the 95 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 24,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I purchased my 2011 Nissan LEAF in september of 2012 from stadium Nissan in orange, california. I quickly learned that this vehicle was not built for my 69 mile commute(4.9 miles per kwh), but was able to adapt and make it work until a job change in october of 2013. My 10 year old son and I were rear ended shortly after our move to turlock, california. My Nissan LEAF held up very well to being rear ended at 45mph by a full sized chevy silverado; as I drove it away and the chevy was totaled. …”
NHTSA complaint #10644960, filed 2014-10, 32,000 miles“After stopping at an intersection, looking both ways and not seeing anybody, I started going through and crossing the street, then I suddenly come face-to-face with a pedestrian only inches from the side of the car! I almost hit someone, and the experience left me quite rattled. The problem is the pillar at the front left corner is at the worst possible position as it completely blocks the view of the far street corner, so I did not see the pedestrian who started crossing the street. Also, the pillar at the front right side completely blocks the view of the near street corner. …”
NHTSA complaint #10640051, filed 2014-09, 16,000 miles“Although apparently working as designed, the pedestrian warning sound on the Nissan LEAF is inaudible to any with moderate hearing problems, including a great many of the elderly. The pitch is too high. Living in a retirement community, this is a major issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10428350, filed 2011-10Related service bulletins
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Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2011 Nissan Leaf
35 complaintsElectrical system
29 complaintsBrakes
22 complaintsSeats
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Nissan Leaf
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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