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2012 Nissan Leaf Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 0 NHTSA recalls and 57 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Good Choice — 2012 Nissan Leaf

The 2012 Nissan Leaf has an acceptable safety and complaint profile with some areas to monitor. Review the open recalls and known problems below before buying.

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NHTSA Recalls
No known recalls
57
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
6
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2012 Nissan Leaf

No NHTSA recalls found for the 2012 Nissan Leaf.

While this is a positive sign, recall status can change. Always verify at NHTSA.gov before purchasing.

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Most Common Problems — 2012 Nissan Leaf

Based on 57 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Service Brakes
17
Electrical System
15
Air Bags
10
Vehicle Speed Control
3
Visibility/wiper
3
Seat Belts
3
Unknown Or Other
2
Latches/locks/linkages
1
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Nissan Leaf — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2012 model year is highlighted.

2010 1 complaints 2011 95 complaints 2012 57 complaints 2013 81 complaints 2014 34 complaints 2015 107 complaints 2016 35 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2015 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2010 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2012 Nissan Leaf

Is the 2012 Nissan Leaf reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2012 Nissan Leaf has no open recalls and 57 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2012 Nissan Leaf have?
There are currently no NHTSA recalls on file for the 2012 Nissan Leaf. Always verify at NHTSA.gov before purchasing as recalls can be added at any time.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Nissan Leaf?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2012 Nissan Leaf are: Service Brakes, Electrical System, Air Bags, Vehicle Speed Control. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2012 Nissan Leaf safe to buy?
The 2012 Nissan Leaf has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Nissan Leaf should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Nissan Leaf are: 2010. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2015.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.