2010 Nissan Leaf Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Leaf years
- Not enough data 17th of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2010 Nissan Leaf. That ranks 17th out of 17 Leaf model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 14,500 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2010 Nissan Leaf problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 | 100% | 14,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2010 Nissan Leaf recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2010 Nissan Leaf.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 (na) nissan leaf. While driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle suddenly shook and vibrated violently. After releasing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle continued to erroneously accellerate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the braking…
Other Nissan Leaf years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Leaf | 2 | 2 |
| 2025 Leaf | 7 | 0 |
| 2024 Leaf | 5 | 0 |
| 2023 Leaf | 20 | 3 |
| 2022 Leaf | 96 | 4 |
| 2021 Leaf | 56 | 4 |
| 2020 Leaf | 167 | 6 |
| 2019 Leaf | 259 | 5 |
| 2018 Leaf | 66 | 4 |
| 2017 Leaf | 17 | 2 |
| 2016 Leaf | 36 | 4 |
| 2015 Leaf | 110 | 4 |
| 2014 Leaf | 34 | 6 |
| 2013 Leaf | 81 | 5 |
| 2012 Leaf | 57 | 0 |
| 2011 Leaf | 95 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Nissan Leaf?
Owners most often report service brakes problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Nissan Leaf?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2010 Nissan Leaf a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Leaf model years, the 2010 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.