2022 Nissan LEAF problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
92 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
60,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2022 model year. Data snapshot: . 7 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 59 of 92 complaints (64.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 60 | 65.2% |
| Braking behavior | 8 | 8.7% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 2.2% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 2.2% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 59 |
| Unknown Or Other | 27 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 19 |
| Power Train | 10 |
| Service Brakes | 8 |
| Engine | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 2 |
Electrical System: 59; Unknown Or Other: 27; Fuel/Propulsion System: 19; Power Train: 10; Service Brakes: 8; Engine: 7; Vehicle Speed Control: 3; Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 3 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 1
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 85 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 31 |
| 2026 | 45 |
2022: 4; 2023: 4; 2024: 8; 2025: 31; 2026: 45
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 60 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 8 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11564192 · 2024-01-08 (January 8, 2024)
As soon as I left with a 80% from Kendall by the time I got to my destination (Plantation 30miles) I had 20%. On 1/1/2024 I left the plantation at around 6:30pm. I Charged the vehicle to 100%. After 35min of driving at 70 miles per hour I noticed that I only had 20% charge (30miles). I stopped and charged for 3hrs, because I needed an application to charge, and only 1 charging machine was working. I was able to charge 99%. I drove another 30miles and noticed that I only had 40miles left to continue driving, I had to stop again. 1hr after drivin…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11564192 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11577906 · 2024-03-17 (March 17, 2024)
Battery stopped charging, dealer repaired it and it happened again in less than 30 days. It has happened more than three times now.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11577906 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11447113 · 2022-01-11 (January 11, 2022)
I had an accident that totaled the Leaf the day after I bought it. It was dark. The road was more congested than usual and a dog ran out into the road. According to eye witnesses, three vehicles including two Honda SUVs (the first vehicle that stated the whole mess didn't stay) managed to brake to a complete stop without rear ending one another. The Nissan Leaf could not brake quickly enough and I rear ended a CR-V with enough force that the Leaf airbags deployed and I could tell the Leaf was totaled at the scene. The emergency braking system n…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11447113 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11449997 · 2022-02-02 (February 2, 2022)
On my 2022 Leaf I use the epedal system, which is supposed to operate as a one-pedal driving, meaning when you the car is in epedal mode, you can drive the car with one pedal. When you press the accelerator the car will move forward and when you let go of accelerator the car will come to a stop. However, sometimes the car does NOT come to a stop and it will coast as if the epedal is not engaged. This happens regardless of the batteries SOC (state of charge), weather, angle of the road, temperature, or road condition. When epedal is engaged and …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11449997 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11603920 · 2024-07-22 (July 22, 2024)
When the Power switch is depressed the vehicle takes a certain amount of time before the READY to drive light is illuminated and the vehicle can be shifted into drive out reverse mode. However, if the gear shifter is moved into either drive or reverse prior to the light illuminating the vehicle will enter Neutral mode instead of remaining in Park. If the vehicle is stopped on any incline the vehicle may begin to roll in an unexpected direction once the brake is released believing the vehicle has shifted into the correct mode. If another vehicle…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11603920 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11744732 · 2026-06-17 (June 17, 2026)
"2022 Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (VIN: [XXX], ~41,570 miles) lost motive power at highway speed on [XXX]. Vehicle entered turtle mode and shifted into neutral while traveling on the freeway, requiring me to coast to an off-ramp (I was completely unable to use the accelerator nor move the car into Park). Vehicle was inoperable and required towing. This followed a similar incident on [XXX], where the vehicle entered turtle mode 7 miles from home despite showing 120 miles of indicated range. LeafSpy diagnostics confirm 8 weak battery cells with a 261 mV s…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11744732 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11739434 · 2026-05-22 (May 22, 2026)
The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V655000(ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had experienced the failure listed in the recall and the vehicle did not fully charge and had stalled. The failure milea…
Owner-reported narrative. 17,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11739434 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11743210 · 2026-06-10 (June 10, 2026)
The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V655000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that a Level 3 charging error message was displayed, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was later towed to the local dealer, who performed an electrical software update, but the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonabl…
Owner-reported narrative. 86,830 miles reported. Look up ODI 11743210 at NHTSA ↗