repaired · 2025 Q1
Other: owners/service/other manual
Risk. Reduced defroster performance can limit visibility out of the windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.
2014 Nissan LeafProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 34 owner complaints about the 2014 Nissan Leaf, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-244 the manufacturer reports only 77% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 9, 2024. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Nissan Leaf has problems
34 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
18Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
6Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
4Air bags
2Visibility
2Seats
2Steering
2Vehicle speed control
1Latches/locks/linkages
1Electronic stability control (ESC)
44 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 18 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 3 |
| Air bags | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 1 |
| Seats | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 0 |
| 4 other systems | 4 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2014 Nissan Leaf recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2017 Q3
Sensor: occupant classification
Risk. If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
repaired · 2017 Q2
Service brakes
Risk. If the brake relay fails, longer distances or additional brake effort would be required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2015 Q4
Hybrid propulsion system: inverter
Risk. An unexpected vehicle shut down increases the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2015 Q3
Structure
Risk. Missing welds may effect the vehicle's integrity in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the vehicle's occupants.
repaired · 2015 Q3
Air bags: frontal
Risk. If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger airbag would be deactivated.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Nissan.
Best & worst years
2014 vs. every other Leaf year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Leaf median. How we score
'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2014 Nissan Leaf safety ratings
2014 Nissan Leaf 5 HB FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (10.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2014 Nissan Leaf, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
- Occupant Classification System FailureLed to recall 15V-681
- Occupant Classification System FailureNo recall
In owners' words
What Leaf owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
[XXX] - I was on the way to work on a clear and sunny morning. After stopping at a traffic light, vehicles started moving forward through the intersection. Traffic was building and the lady in front of me stopped very quickly. When I pressed the the brake pedal to stop behind her nothing happened.…
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Leaf. The contact stated that while his wife was reversing from the garage, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop immediately. Additionally, several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an…
Complete braking system failure. After putting the car into reverse, only the emergency brake and parking system were functional. Once taken out of park, the vehicle was effectively free-rolling and nearly hit a structure. While in-gear, the brake sensation was that of having ABS actively working,…
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