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2012 Nissan Leaf

NHTSA has received 71 complaints about the 2012 Nissan Leaf, and 31% of them involve brakes. Next are electrical system (21%) and air bags (15%).

At a glance

Complaints
71 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Brakes 31% of complaints
Fuel economy
99 MPGe combined
Safety rating
5 of 5 stars NHTSA overall

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls and 5-Star ratings; U.S. EPA

Problems owners report

NHTSA has received 71 complaints about the 2012 Nissan Leaf, and 31% of them involve brakes. Next are electrical system (21%) and air bags (15%).

Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 2012 Nissan Leaf

Fuel economy

The EPA rates the 2012 Nissan Leaf at 99 MPGe combined (106 city / 92 highway).

Every version and its yearly fuel cost

Safety rating

In NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2012 Nissan Leaf earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Frontal, side and rollover ratings

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