2018 Nissan Leaf Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 7%of 67 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,005miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 2018 Nissan Leaf, 7% of the 67 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,005 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.
“Nissan propilot has a serious safety flaw. When using propilot on my 2018 Nissan LEAF sv in stop and go highway traffic, sometimes when my Nissan LEAF coasts to an almost complete stop 15 feet behind a boxy vehicle like a semi-truck, the LEAF suddenly accelerates like if there is no vehicle directly in front of me and if I am not completely attentive and if I do not immediately apply the breaks, the Nissan LEAF would rear end the semi-truck. …”
NHTSA complaint #11286815, filed 2019-12, 12,000 miles“I did not have an incident(accident), I noticed issues with my car, that seem to be prevalent with other Nissan Vehicles. This report is mostly proactive. I took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection and repair however was unable to come to a conclusion due to multiple inspection charges done by dealer but no fixes. Issue 1. Airbag Fault Warning Light on the dash. Turns on when I start the car, and stays. …”
NHTSA complaint #11635668, filed 2025-01“Plastic/metal from steering wheel become dislodged/detached/warped, caused major laceration to my right ring finger when making left turn 5/6/23 4PM. Went to urgent care as a result, had to get tetanus shot.”
NHTSA complaint #11521565, filed 2023-05Related service bulletins
- 10243708Sep 21, 2023DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of…
- 10232652Feb 22, 2023DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of…
- 10191952Apr 26, 20212018-2021 LEAF AND 2017-2020 ROGUE; STEERING WHEEL CHROME FINISHER REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION If the chrome finisher on the steering wheel needs to be replaced, the chrome…
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2018 Nissan Leaf
19 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsForward collision avoidance
13 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 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.
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