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.
2017 Nissan LeafProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 17 owner complaints about the 2017 Nissan Leaf, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-253 the manufacturer reports only 67% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 25, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Makizox, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Nissan Leaf has problems
17 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Electrical system
4Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
3Power train
3Fuel/propulsion system
2Visibility/wiper1 crash/fire/injury
2Service brakes
2Structure1 crash/fire/injury
1Engine
1Forward collision avoidance
22 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| Air bags | 4 | 1 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 1 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2017 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 · 2018 Q3
Air bags
Risk. In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag doesn't deploy properly, it can increase the risk of injury to passengers.
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
2017 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
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2017 Nissan Leaf, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
In owners' words
What Leaf owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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