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2016 Nissan Leaf Body and structure Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
3%of 36 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the body and structure of the 2016 Nissan Leaf, 3% of the 36 complaints for this model year.

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 driver's side door handle broke on my 2016 Nissan LEAF. Investigating the issue online, I found that many owners have had this issue, and the fix often breaks again. It's a safety issue for owner or emergency responders wouldn't be able to get the driver's door open without breaking the glass.”

NHTSA complaint #11466187, filed 2022-05

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025114%
202011%
201846%
2017212%
201613%
201413%
201322%
201133%

Other parts of the 2016 Nissan Leaf

Brakes
16 complaints
Electrical system
13 complaints
Fuel system
8 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 Nissan Leaf

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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