2011 Nissan Leaf Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 95 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2011 Nissan Leaf, 3% of the 95 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,000 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.
“This is not related to anything specific that happened to my vehicle, but it is related to consumer safety and protection. Nissan settled a class-action lawsuit and amended their battery replacement/repair warranty shortly after they introduced the LEAF to the us. Very soon after this amended warranty went into effect Nissan sent a letter to all LEAF owners and asked us to bring our car in for a software upgrade that would give us a better range display. …”
NHTSA complaint #10780631, filed 2015-10, 40,000 miles“Recently I got a Nissan LEAF. Battery has been act incorrect miles .I drove 2 miles it count as 5 miles. Charging was incorrect. I was charge on quick charge took me 40 munite for 30 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #11115476, filed 2018-08, 35 miles“I have run into what I believe is a small design flaw. While user error is clearly involved, a simple software fix could prevent this from happening. Scenario: 1) LEAF is parked in grocery store parking lot on a slight downhill slope. 2) startup sound is turned off. 3) push start button while not pressing on brake pedal adequately - LEAF goes into accessory mode. 4) try to shift into reverse, not looking at dash screen to see that LEAF is in accessory mode. 5) press down on parking brake lever to disengage parking brake. 6) press accelerator. …”
NHTSA complaint #10472378, filed 2012-08, 8,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10222714Sep 27, 2022CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT OR REAR AXLE DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of…
- 10199148Jun 9, 2021CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT OR REAR AXLE DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of…
- 10116292Jun 20, 2017CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT OR REAR AXLE DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION This bulletin has been amended. The APPLIED VEHICLES section has been revised. No other changes have been…
- 10192615Aug 6, 2015SERVICE INFORMATION The information in this bulletin is provided to help ensure correct diagnosis and repair of fluid leaks. All fluid leaks, when properly diagnosed, should be…
- 10192605Jul 10, 2015IF YOU CONFIRM: Customers concern of a "clicking" noise coming from either left or right front/rear CV-type axles during take-off/acceleration. ACTION: Apply Molykote M77 grease…
- 10192230Aug 23, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION The DC Fast Charger requires periodic air filter maintenance. If the air filters are not serviced and become restricted, the DC Fast Charger will set DTC…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 20% |
| 2023 | 2 | 9% |
| 2022 | 11 | 11% |
| 2021 | 3 | 5% |
| 2020 | 14 | 8% |
| 2019 | 13 | 5% |
| 2018 | 3 | 4% |
| 2017 | 3 | 18% |
| 2016 | 3 | 8% |
| 2015 | 3 | 3% |
| 2014 | 1 | 3% |
| 2013 | 3 | 4% |
| 2011 | 3 | 3% |
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 complaintsBody and structure
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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