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Nissan Leaf II (ZE1, 2017-2024) faults

4 faults documented by at least two sources, listed by version then by mileage at onset when known.

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Reliability
4.5/5

4 known faults

Leaf 40 kWh 150 ch

  1. Slowed fast charging ('Rapidgate')

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    The battery of the 40 kWh Leaf has no liquid cooling: when fast charges are carried out back to back, its temperature rises and the charging power drops. A Norwegian YouTuber recorded 22 kW from the second fast charge, instead of the 50 kW announced. Nissan offered a software update for 40 kWh Leafs built between 8 December 2017 and 9 May 2018; more recent cars already have the new software.

    Versions
    Leaf 40 kWh 150 ch
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Battery ageing (SOH)

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    The battery, which is cooled passively, ages faster than on some other electric cars. An Aviloo study cites a median SOH of around 86% after 150,000 km for the 40 kWh Leaf. One owner of a 2018 40 kWh Leaf measures 10% loss after 4 years and 60,000 km (an isolated case). Have the SOH measured before buying.

    Versions
    Leaf 40 kWh 150 ch
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  3. Flat 12 V battery (cannot start, error messages)

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    Owners describe a 12 V battery that is completely flat and prevents the car from being switched on, and a fault with no warning signs, with many warning lights and error codes. According to the Nissan manual, the 12 V charge warning light indicates a flat battery or a system fault, possibly the DC/DC converter.

    Versions
    Leaf 40 kWh 150 ch, Leaf e+ 62 kWh 217 ch
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  4. Parking lock: faulty weld on the actuator plate (recall)

    Manufacturer recall

    On certain ZE1 Leafs, the weld of the parking lock actuator plate can be faulty: the lock may not engage in P, and the car may move. According to car-recalls.eu (Rapex alert of 30 October 2020, Nissan code PG0C9), the Leafs concerned were built in the United Kingdom between 19 July and 22 September 2019. The remedy is replacing the plate. In Australia, the same code led to advice to apply the handbrake in the meantime.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    Leaf 40 kWh 150 ch, Leaf e+ 62 kWh 217 ch
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

Leaf e+ 62 kWh 217 ch

  1. Flat 12 V battery (cannot start, error messages)

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    Owners describe a 12 V battery that is completely flat and prevents the car from being switched on, and a fault with no warning signs, with many warning lights and error codes. According to the Nissan manual, the 12 V charge warning light indicates a flat battery or a system fault, possibly the DC/DC converter.

    Versions
    Leaf 40 kWh 150 ch, Leaf e+ 62 kWh 217 ch
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Parking lock: faulty weld on the actuator plate (recall)

    Manufacturer recall

    On certain ZE1 Leafs, the weld of the parking lock actuator plate can be faulty: the lock may not engage in P, and the car may move. According to car-recalls.eu (Rapex alert of 30 October 2020, Nissan code PG0C9), the Leafs concerned were built in the United Kingdom between 19 July and 22 September 2019. The remedy is replacing the plate. In Australia, the same code led to advice to apply the handbrake in the meantime.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    Leaf 40 kWh 150 ch, Leaf e+ 62 kWh 217 ch
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

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