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1N4AZ0CP2DC••••••2013 Nissan LEAF
This build draws 2.6× more complaints than the average 2013 Nissan LEAF build (13 vs 5).
13on this build
75on the model
15builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedService Brakes 5Electrical System 3Steering 3Wheels 3
What owners of this build wrote
Vehicle Speed ControlcrashDec 2014
The contact owns a 2013 nissan leaf. The contact stated that while attempting to park, the vehicle accelerated without warning and crashed into a cinder-block wall. A police report was not filed. The contact sustained unknown injuries and did not require medical attention. The…
Electrical SystemSep 2023
The Nissan Leaf has a 6,600 watt charger that is attached to the top of the 26,000 watt electrical motor. A 30 Amp Nissan charging cord connects the 220 volt electrical outlet (dryer) to the Leaf via a Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) J1772 Plug. Unknown to me a desert rat…
SteeringOct 2018
Red triangle warning light comes on will not go out when car is on and when drivers seat belt is ingaged both triangle red light and seat belt light flashes all doors are closed and secure including hatch
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Jan 2018
Shortly after starting the car and as I began to accelerate forward, several warning indicators pertaining to the brake system illuminated and the normal brake pedal no longer appeared to function upon being depressed. The car was able to be brought to a stop with the use of the…
Service BrakesSep 2017
The contact owns a 2013 nissan leaf. While driving 40 mph, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle did not stop. The contact engaged the push start button and turned off the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to nissan of elk grove in elk grove, california, but the source of…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1N4AZ0CP2DC406536 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.