Battery capacity loss (no active cooling)
usually 40,000–200,000 km · High risk
Signs: Fewer capacity bars, lower range; worse in hot climates
Fix: Check battery health (SOH) before buying
free / recall
Engine: common problems, timing drive and oil
Electric (Nissan Leaf)
Electric
1
model generations
3
known faults
195,000
new cars in the EU (2010–2025)
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Fuel: Electric. Timing drive: none (EV).
In our database this engine is fitted to 1 model generations, among them: Nissan Leaf.
The most expensive known risk is battery capacity loss (no active cooling): it usually appears at 40,000–200,000 km and costs free / recall to fix.
Key facts
| Fuel | Electric |
|---|---|
| Years | 2010–2027 |
| Timing drive | None (EV) |
Known engine faults
Faults that belong to the engine itself. They apply to every model with this engine, and each model has its own extra faults on its model page.
Rapid-charge throttling (30 / 40 kWh)
usually 0–200,000 km · Wear part
model years 2016–2022 only
Signs: Slow DC charging after consecutive charges
Fix: Plan long trips around it
free / recall
12V battery
usually 80,000–200,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Car won't power on
Fix: Replace
€100–250
Models with this engine
Model generations this engine is fitted to.
Common questions
What are the known problems with the Electric (Nissan Leaf) engine?
The faults with the highest risk: battery capacity loss (no active cooling) (40,000–200,000 km, free / recall).
Which cars have the Electric (Nissan Leaf) engine?
Nissan Leaf.
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Engine versions: EEA, monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars (CC BY 4.0, DG CLIMA). Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 08/10/2026