2015 Nissan Leaf Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 9%of 110 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 21,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2015 Nissan Leaf, 9% of the 110 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,500 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.
“I was driving in somewhat heavy traffic in an urban setting at 25mph when, unexpectedly, I had great difficulty applying the brakes to stop at an intersection. It took considerable effort, including swerving, to avoid hitting the vehicle in front of me, and I pulled into a parking lot as soon as I was able, again having great trouble stopping. The loss of control of the brakes felt like I was skidding on snow or ice, despite the fact that it was a fairly warm august day. There was an accompanying loud, unpleasant sound coming from the brakes when I stomped on them. …”
NHTSA complaint #11122973, filed 2018-08, 12,000 miles“Urban streets, driving at 30-40mph as posted, at stops several times the vehicle felt as one would when skidding on gravel or ice, which caused me to hit the brake harder, then the car stopped in a jerky, fast way.”
NHTSA complaint #11220754, filed 2019-06, 31,000 miles“The occupant classification system (ocs) is designed to classify the size and weight of the front seat passenger and, under certain conditions, automatically turn off the passenger air bag. The ocs system is designed to only deploy the front passenger airbag when the front passenger seat is occupied by an adult. In the affected vehicles, the ocs software may incorrectly classify the passenger seat as empty when it is occupied by an adult. If the ocs does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger airbag would be deactivated. …”
NHTSA complaint #10927919, filed 2016-11, 6,000 miles“The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Leaf. The contact stated his wife was driving approximately 30 MPH as she was slowing for a traffic signal, the vehicle lost all brake function. The contact's wife safely steered the vehicle to the side of the road. The contact stated that he observed that the brake light, ABS light, and the traction control warning light were illuminated. Additionally, the contact noted that when he stepped on the brake pedal there was only a clicking sound and the pedal was depressed to the floorboard. The contact had the vehicle towed to his residence. …”
NHTSA complaint #11456622, filed 2022-03, 55,000 miles“Leaky A/C system results in loss of refrigerant . As a result, windshield can't be effectively cleared of fogging that impairs the driver's visibility of the road.”
NHTSA complaint #11508242, filed 2023-02Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 29% |
| 2024 | 4 | 80% |
| 2023 | 8 | 35% |
| 2022 | 28 | 29% |
| 2021 | 13 | 23% |
| 2020 | 23 | 14% |
| 2019 | 47 | 18% |
| 2018 | 7 | 10% |
| 2017 | 3 | 18% |
| 2016 | 1 | 3% |
| 2015 | 10 | 9% |
| 2014 | 3 | 9% |
| 2013 | 10 | 12% |
| 2012 | 2 | 4% |
| 2011 | 4 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2015 Nissan Leaf
85 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 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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