2013 Nissan Leaf Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 81 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 21,690miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2013 Nissan Leaf, 2% of the 81 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,690 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.
“Vehicle was being driven between 25-30 MPH when there was a pop , vehicle jerked to the right causing it to hit curb (crash) and deploy top curtain and right door airbag. Vehicle was towed into to Nissan dealership, inspected by the dealership, and re-inspected by Nissan north america over the past 30 days. Right front tire was perpendicular to car and defect with tie rod / suspension is our expressed concern.”
NHTSA complaint #10654952, filed 2014-11, 17,379 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Nissan LEAF. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the front end started shaking and vibrating due to a suspension failure. Upon inspection, the front passenger's side wheel was out of position. The contact discovered that the front passenger's side control arm was fractured. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 26,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11361477, filed 2020-09, 26,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10206391Dec 7, 2021STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10188377Feb 12, 2021STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10171221Jan 17, 2020CLICKING 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…
- 10192550Apr 1, 2015IF YOU CONFIRM: There is a noise (clunking, popping, or bumping) when the steering wheel is turned AND the noise is coming from the top of either front strut assembly. NOTE: The…
- 10192216Jul 23, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item…
- 10192178May 14, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION If a customer would like to activate a subscription for any of the following services: - SiriusXM Satellite Radio, NavTraffic, NavWeather, Travel Link Weather…
- 10192145Mar 19, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin provides information to identify: - A leaking strut or a shock absorber that qualifies for replacement under warranty. - A strut or shock…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2013 Nissan Leaf
32 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology