2012 Nissan Leaf brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 22 complaints for the 2012 Nissan Leaf, 31% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 22 31% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 19,000 miles 19 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 5 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 5 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 10 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 19 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 19,000 miles, and 89% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 5 crashes, 5 injuries.
What owners wrote
Driving my 2012 leaf on a secondary road on sunday afternoon, at 45 MPH, I applied my brakes to turn right on to another street. After moderately pressing the brake pedal the brakes locked, bringing the vehicle to a complete stop in the roadway. My foot had not been on the brake pedal for at least a full second while my vehicle continued to abruptly stop. A vehicle behind me rear-ended the leaf. I and my two passengers received neck injuries.
Drove car into driveway with slight incline, pressed button to engage car into park, got out of vehicle, plugged in car to charge it. Walked up 2 steps to house, car rolled back nearly striking 9 year old. Rushed to the car to try to stop it. Car stopped when rolled back across street and into neighbors yard / rock. Tore charging station off the exterior of the house. Caused breaker to trip and ruined the unit completely.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Nissan Leaf
- Electrical system 15 complaints