2011 Nissan Leaf Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 29 Electrical System complaints for the 2011 Nissan Leaf, making up 31% of all 95 complaints filed for that model year. The median mileage at failure was 20,103 miles, and there is no related recall on file.
- Electrical System complaints
- 29
- 31% of 95
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 20,103 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Battery capacity bars drop unexpectedly, cutting available driving range even at relatively low mileage.
- Range and battery gauge readings disappear or become unreliable while driving at highway speed, making it hard to judge remaining charge.
- Some owners report the battery draining rapidly and without warning, with dealers unable to diagnose the cause.
- A software update related to the P3227 code reportedly made regenerative braking performance worse for some owners.
- Driver-side power windows have failed to open or close while other windows on the vehicle continued to work normally.
- The digital range display has shown mileage estimates roughly twice as high as what the battery actually delivered.
When 2011 Nissan Leaf electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 11, 2011, latest May 31, 2024.
Electrical System recalls for the 2011 Nissan Leaf
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Electrical System 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 electrical complaints does the 2011 Nissan Leaf have?
- NHTSA lists 29 Electrical System complaints for the 2011 Leaf, which is 31% of the 95 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for 2011 Nissan Leaf electrical problems?
- No. NHTSA shows no related recall listed for the Electrical System on the 2011 Leaf.
- At what mileage do 2011 Leaf electrical problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure among reported cases is 20,103 miles.
- What kind of electrical issues do 2011 Leaf owners report?
- Owners describe battery capacity loss, range/charge gauges failing or reading inaccurately, unexpected power loss, and some power window failures.
- Were there any crashes linked to 2011 Leaf electrical complaints?
- NHTSA records show 1 crash and no fires or injuries tied to these Electrical System complaints.