2011 Nissan Leaf Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 22 brake complaints for the 2011 Nissan Leaf, 23% of all complaints for that year, with 2 crashes and 3 injuries reported. There is no related recall on file for this issue.
- Brakes complaints
- 22
- 23% of 95
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 12,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report the brakes go from soft to a sudden jolting stop at speeds below 20 mph, even with children in the car.
- Some describe the brake pedal grabbing and releasing repeatedly at low speed, causing the car to lurch forward and jerk to a stop, including at stop-sign lines.
- Several drivers say regenerative braking engages and disengages unpredictably at low speeds, sometimes causing skidding or sudden stopping in hazardous conditions.
- One owner reported the brake pedal failed to respond when depressed at approximately 15 mph, resulting in a crash and injuries.
- Multiple owners describe an automatic braking system that applies far more force than the driver intended after the pedal is pressed hard, causing the car to stop abruptly on the highway.
- One report describes deceleration going from too little to too much partway through pedal travel, making it hard to avoid colliding with the vehicle ahead.
When 2011 Nissan Leaf brake complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 25, 2011, latest May 31, 2024.
Brakes recalls for the 2011 Nissan Leaf
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by Leaf model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2011 Nissan Leaf have?
- NHTSA lists 22 brake-related complaints for the 2011 Nissan Leaf, which is 23% of the 95 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for 2011 Nissan Leaf brakes?
- No. The data shows no related recalls filed for the 2011 Nissan Leaf brake system.
- Did the 2011 Nissan Leaf brake problems cause any crashes or injuries?
- Yes. NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 3 injuries linked to brake complaints on the 2011 Nissan Leaf.
- At what mileage do 2011 Leaf brake problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2011 Nissan Leaf is 12,000 miles.
- Are brake issues worse in other Leaf model years?
- Brake complaints make up a larger share of total complaints in some other years, for example 77% in 2015 and 53% in 2014, compared with 23% in 2011.