{"id":72148,"date":"2022-09-02T00:46:53","date_gmt":"2022-09-02T07:46:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=72148"},"modified":"2024-04-22T17:16:22","modified_gmt":"2024-04-23T00:16:22","slug":"nissan-leaf-battery-degradation-and-other-common-problems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/nissan-leaf-battery-degradation-and-other-common-problems\/","title":{"rendered":"Nissan LEAF: Battery Degradation and Other Common Problems"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column_f4f0d7-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_f4f0d7-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_f4f0d7-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_f4f0d7-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_f4f0d7-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_f4f0d7-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_f4f0d7-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_f4f0d7-1a{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_f4f0d7-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_f4f0d7-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_f4f0d7-1a qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-bd2e72  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-cc1120\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_2a1c26-c8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_2a1c26-c8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_2a1c26-c8\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_2a1c26-c8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_2a1c26-c8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_2a1c26-c8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_2a1c26-c8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_2a1c26-c8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_2a1c26-c8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading_2a1c26-c8 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_2a1c26-c8\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Nissan LEAF is an electric vehicle (EV) rolled out in 2010. It&rsquo;s known to be easier to maintain than vehicles with internal combustion engines, but it suffers from battery degradation.<\/li><li>The reliability of Nissan LEAFs depends on the year they were produced. Some year models such as the 2014 and 2015 redesigns are known to have very high rates of battery degradation. Thankfully, the 2016-2019 models have improved and suffer from lower degradation rates in their first year.<\/li><li>Other common Nissan LEAF problems include automatic emergency braking (AEB) system issues, power inverter failure, and diminished range during low temperatures.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>The future is electric for the automotive industry, and Japanese automaker <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/nissan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Nissan\">Nissan<\/a> was&nbsp; one of the first manufacturers to hop on the bandwagon. It rolled out the LEAF in 2010, long before <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/ev\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"electric vehicles\">electric vehicles<\/a> (EVs) started dominating headlines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/nissan\/leaf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Nissan LEAF\">Nissan LEAF<\/a> is easier to maintain than vehicles with an internal combustion engine, but some versions of the car tended to suffer from battery degradation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are Nissan LEAFs Reliable?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It depends on the year. Some versions of the Nissan LEAF suffered from premature battery degradation, primarily due to the fact the battery did not have a thermal management system, as we&rsquo;ll discuss below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Most Common Nissan LEAF Problems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The absence of an internal combustion engine and the need to have less fluids than a conventional vehicle would mean that an EV like the LEAF would need fewer maintenance checks. However, that doesn&rsquo;t mean the model won&rsquo;t develop a few issues over time. Here are the most common problems Nissan LEAF owners have reported across different model years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2021-Nissan-LEAF-charging-Nissan-News-USA-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"2021 Nissan LEAF charging Nissan News USA\" class=\"wp-image-72152\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2021-Nissan-LEAF-charging-Nissan-News-USA-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2021-Nissan-LEAF-charging-Nissan-News-USA-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2021-Nissan-LEAF-charging-Nissan-News-USA-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2021-Nissan-LEAF-charging-Nissan-News-USA-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2021-Nissan-LEAF-charging-Nissan-News-USA-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2021-Nissan-LEAF-charging-Nissan-News-USA-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2021-Nissan-LEAF-charging-Nissan-News-USA-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2021-Nissan-LEAF-charging-Nissan-News-USA-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>The Nissan LEAF is easier to maintain than vehicles with an internal combustion engine, but some versions of the car tended to suffer from battery degradation. Image credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/usa.nissannews.com\/en-US\/releases\/release-45ec0f513c5381a56ca843312d0d0c9b\/photos\/9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Nissan News USA\">Nissan News USA<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nissan LEAF Battery Degradation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/insideevs.com\/news\/429087\/best-worst-ev-battery-degradation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Early model years of the LEAF\">Early model years of the LEAF<\/a> have been notorious for having poor battery life, mainly because their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/hybrid-drive-battery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"batteries\">batteries<\/a> aren&rsquo;t liquid-cooled. Liquid cooling is a technology that uses coolants, like water, ethylene glycol, and refrigerant, to keep the battery cool. This helps an electric car optimize its performance in terms of battery life and range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/vehicle\/2015\/Nissan\/Leaf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"2015 redesign\">2015 redesign<\/a> has been reported to have a 6% battery degradation rate during its first year, which soars to 18% in its fifth year of ownership. Following that redesign is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/vehicle\/2014\/Nissan\/Leaf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"2014 model year\">2014 model year<\/a>, which has a 23% battery degradation rate after six years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is that the newer models have been reported to have lower rates than the earlier redesigns. Battery degradation from the 2016-2019 models tends to stay between 1% and 3% in their first year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Problems with the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) System<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There have&nbsp; been cases where 2011-2017 LEAFs had faulty automatic braking systems caused by outdated software. The problem, which is common on a variety of Nissan vehicles of the same era, can cause the brakes to apply out of nowhere, even when there isn&rsquo;t an obstacle ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Power Inverter Failure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There have been cases where the 2014 LEAF shut down completely without any warning. Nissan issued a recall (14V263000) for select model year vehicles, citing the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/power-inverter\/nissan\/leaf\/2014\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"inverter\">inverter<\/a> as a common cause of the concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Diminished Range During Low Temperatures<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/maximizing-your-evs-range\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"driving range\">driving range<\/a> of EVs tends to diminish by about 20% during cold weather, according to a report by the Norwegian Automobile Federation. But for some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/vehicle\/2013\/Nissan\/Leaf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"2013 LEAFs\">2013 LEAFs<\/a>, low temperatures can set back their driving range by as much as 47%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Bottomline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2021-Nissan-LEAF-Nissan-News-USA-1024x653.jpg\" alt=\"2021 Nissan LEAF Nissan News USA\" class=\"wp-image-72153\" width=\"1024\" height=\"653\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2021-Nissan-LEAF-Nissan-News-USA-1024x653.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2021-Nissan-LEAF-Nissan-News-USA-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2021-Nissan-LEAF-Nissan-News-USA-768x490.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2021-Nissan-LEAF-Nissan-News-USA-1536x979.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2021-Nissan-LEAF-Nissan-News-USA-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2021-Nissan-LEAF-Nissan-News-USA-150x96.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Battery degradation is one of the possible issues of the LEAF, and losing track of maintenance checks might result in more problems in the long run. Image credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/usa.nissannews.com\/en-US\/releases\/release-45ec0f513c5381a56ca843312d0d0c9b\/photos\/2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Nissan News USA\">Nissan News USA<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s no secret that EVs offer dozens of advantages over the conventional car, and the LEAF is no different. But while they&rsquo;re seen as the better option for drivers, EVs can still develop problems over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Battery degradation is only one of the possible issues an EV could develop, and losing track of maintenance checks might result in more problems in the long run. So be cautious and take care of your EV the same way you would a conventional car to keep it running for a long time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Get Replacement Parts for Your Nissan LEAF<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/nissan\/leaf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Nissan LEAF\">Nissan LEAF<\/a> is a solid vehicle, but it isn&rsquo;t perfect. Many drivers have complained about battery degradation, inverter failure, and other issues. Luckily, you can shop for high-quality replacement parts without breaking the bank when at <a href=\"http:\/\/carparts.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"CarParts.com\">CarParts.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Place your order using our website, or you can also dial our toll-free hotline for further assistance. If you shop online, use our vehicle selector to start shopping for the parts you need. Then, use the search filters to narrow down the products according to your preferred brand, price range, and features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You won&rsquo;t even have to wait too long to receive your order. Our warehouses are strategically located all over the US. That means you can receive your purchase within a matter of days. If your new parts don&rsquo;t fit, simply file a claim, ship them back to us, and we&rsquo;ll issue your refund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep your Nissan LEAF running like new by staying on top of its repair and maintenance. Shop for new parts today!<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>The future is electric for the automotive industry, and Japanese automaker Nissan was&nbsp; one of the first manufacturers to hop&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/nissan-leaf-battery-degradation-and-other-common-problems\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":72154,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3769,3887],"tags":[80,486],"ppma_author":[2607],"class_list":{"0":"post-72148","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-automotive-world","8":"category-nissan","9":"tag-nissan","10":"tag-nissan-leaf","11":"entry"},"acf":{"adrotate_specific_mobile_ad":"","adrotate_specific_desktop_ad":""},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Nissan LEAF: Battery Degradation and Other Common Problems - In The Garage with CarParts.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Severe battery degradation is an issue reported by some LEAF owners, but other issues could also appear over the years. 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