The Weekly Driver
Reliability
Nissan

Leaf

Compact Hatchback
2 Generations
2 Engines
1,093 Total Complaints
Generations by reliability score
1 above the class average1 below average

Generation Timeline

2011-2017 ZE0
1 engine
425 complaints 4 fire reports
8.4/10
→
2018-2024 ZE1
1 engine
668 complaints 9 fire reports
3.0/10
→

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