Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Nissan Leaf
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Nissan Leaf has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 260 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #24V700000 Fire Risk from Quick Charging Battery NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V071000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V494000 Unintended Acceleration NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V048000 Incorrect Information in Owner's Manual/FMVSS 103 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V654000 No Back-Up Camera Display Image/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 178 complaints
- Unknown or Other 47 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 34 complaints
- Power Train 13 complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 12 complaints
- Back Over Prevention 10 complaints
Of the 260 complaints on file, 4 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 260 complaints, owners report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,200–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Nissan LEAF's reliability seems average. It has 260 owner complaints and 5 recalls, highlighting concerns with the electrical system, propulsion, and back-over prevention features. The frequency of electrical system complaints, which hold a majority, indicates potential issues in this area. However, due to limited complaint data in other areas, conclusions about widespread reliability challenges remain tentative.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | Unknown | $300–$1,200 | very common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Battery health check
- Brake fluid replacement
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Coolant level check
- Cabin air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Battery overheating
- Unintended acceleration
- Rear camera distortion
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Nissan Leaf at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.