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2023 Nissan Leaf: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker Leaf years.
21 owner complaints, most about vehicle speed control. 3 recalls.
Should I buy a 2023 Leaf?The 2023 Nissan Leaf has 21 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are vehicle speed control and power train.
Safety record for the 2023 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2023 Nissan Leaf vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Leaf years only. How we score it
Is 2023 a good year for the Leaf?
Across the 17 Leaf model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2010) to 383 (2019). With 21 complaints, the 2023 Leaf sits below the model's median of 57.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2023 Leaf
equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Campaign 23V048000Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2023 LEAF vehicles. The Owner's Manual instructions for defroster operation are incorrect, and may result in reduced defroster performance under specific conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."
service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Campaign 23V362000Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 LEAF vehicles. The right-hand brake tubes may have been damaged during production and could corrode, possibly causing a hole in the brake line and a brake fluid leak.
vehicle speed control
Campaign 23V494000Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2023 LEAF vehicles. The vehicle may accelerate unintentionally if the driving mode is changed ("D" to "B"; e-Pedal "On"; or "ECO" mode) after disengaging the cruise control.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided by generation and use case.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Leaf. See the full Leaf owner picture and every model year.
Other Leaf model years
Compare every Leaf year side by side to see how 2023 ranks against the rest.
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