2018 Nissan Leaf Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 6%of 67 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 3,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 2018 Nissan Leaf, 6% of the 67 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,250 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 had initiated a claim sometime last year about the b pillar plastic door trim possibly being damaged from the sun's reflection. Nissan USA referred me to the local dealership since they cannot help me. They said that it's not a defect and we would have to pay for any damages that needed to be repaired (about $1000). I don't agree with this as it's not an uncommon issue for door trims to melt just like if the heat from a heat gun was applied to it. There are quite a few photos online and not just Nissan. …”
NHTSA complaint #11415463, filed 2021-05, 500 miles“On friday, 02/07/2020, the front driver side door no longer closed correctly on this car. The car was taken to a Nissan dealer where an adjustment was made. Later that day, the door would no longer close again. On monday, 02/10/2020 the car was taken to a Nissan dealer, and another adjustment was made. The dealer advised that no weight should be put on the door even though this hasn't been an issue before. …”
NHTSA complaint #11308649, filed 2020-02, 6,000 miles“Vehicle failed inspection due to a rusted out front subframe which seems premature for a 7 year old vehicle with 27,599 miles on it. According to local mechanic, they've seen this issue with many Nissan Leaf models. This is a critical piece of the vehicle hence it failing inspection due to rust. The vehicle has not (yet) been inspected by the local dealership to confirm the issue and there were no warning symptoms prior to it failing inspection.”
NHTSA complaint #11702794, filed 2025-12Related service bulletins
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- 10186837Jan 21, 2021KICKS, LEAF, SENTRA AND VERSA; FRONT DOOR WILL NOT OPEN This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
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- 10141451May 25, 2018State Specific Bumper Performance Label Dealer Inventory *****Detailed Information***** Nissan is conducting a quality action specific to dealers located in California and Hawaii…
Body and structure: 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 complaintsSteering
5 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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