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Hybrid propulsion systemPart report

2012 Nissan Leaf Hybrid propulsion system Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
2%of 57 total for the year
Median mileage
59,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the hybrid propulsion system of the 2012 Nissan Leaf, 2% of the 57 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Hybrid propulsion system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201212%

Other parts of the 2012 Nissan Leaf

Brakes
22 complaints
Electrical system
15 complaints
Air bags
11 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
Electronic stability control
2 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2012 Nissan Leaf

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology