2012 Nissan Leaf Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 57 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2012 Nissan Leaf, 2% of the 57 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,000 miles.
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.
“The contact owns a 2012 Nissan LEAF. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the hood of the vehicle independently opened without warning. The contact discovered that the latch was fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 69,000. Updated 04/22/16”
NHTSA complaint #10839620, filed 2016-03, 69,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10051767Apr 3, 2013Nissan: lock/unlock request button on outside handle does not respond.
- 10043735Feb 3, 2012Nissan: door lock/unlock inoperative with intelligent key.
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 3% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2012 Nissan Leaf
22 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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