Used Car Checklists

Used Nissan Leaf: Inspection checklist

Pick the model year you are going to see. Each sheet lists the checks for the problems owners reported on that year, in the order you would do them at the car. Owners filed 532 complaints across these 5 years; the 2019 drew the most.

Nissan Leaf

Choose a model year

Problems that follow the Leaf from year to year

Each of these is a top-three complaint area in at least two model years. Darker cells mean more complaints that year. Whatever year you are looking at, give these extra time.

Area20182019202020212025Total
Electrical15162113293322
Transmission31212330
Fuel system21711232

Leaf generations and updates

First years of a new generation and mid-cycle updates are marked. Each year links to its checklist.

  1. Second generation

    2018–2025

    2023 update: Slight EPA range reduction to 240km (149 miles) for the 40 kWh version and 341km (212 miles) for the 62 kWh version.

Mileages where Leaf problems start

From owner reports for each model year, lowest mileage first. Compare these with the odometer of the car you are seeing.

Typical mileageProblemYear
10,000–18,470 milesIntermittent blank backup camera2019
35,000–42,701 milesTraction battery failure2020
53,000–74,000 milesHigh-voltage battery failure or drain2018

Every Leaf recall to confirm

8 recalls cover the Leafyears on this site. Open a campaign number for NHTSA's full notice. 5 campaigns span more than one model year.

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