2012 Nissan Leaf Brakes Problems
Brakes account for 23 of 57 complaints (40%) filed on the 2012 Nissan Leaf, with 5 crashes and 5 injuries reported and a median failure mileage of 19,700. NHTSA lists no related recalls for this issue.
- Brakes complaints
- 23
- 40% of 57
- Crashes reported
- 5
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 5
- Median mileage
- 19,700 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners describe the brakes locking up unexpectedly during moderate or hard pedal application, sometimes bringing the car to a sudden full stop in the roadway.
- Several drivers report the ABS continuing to apply full braking force even after the brake pedal was released, preventing the driver from modulating speed to avoid a rear-end collision.
- Some owners report a soft or sinking brake pedal when shifting out of park, causing the car to roll forward before the brakes finally engage.
- A few complaints describe the brake pedal feeling soft with reduced stopping power, followed by a sudden failure to slow the car as expected, in one case leading to a rear-end crash at 40 mph.
- Other owners report the car rolling backward on an incline after being put in park, and a sudden, unrepaired brake failure that left the vehicle undriveable.
- Some describe brakes grabbing suddenly at low speed, causing the car to lurch to a stop unpredictably.
When 2012 Nissan Leaf brake complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 17, 2012, latest Jun 27, 2023.
Brakes recalls for the 2012 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 common are brake complaints on the 2012 Nissan Leaf?
- Brakes make up 23 of the 57 total complaints filed for the 2012 Leaf, or 40% of all complaints for that year.
- Is there a recall for 2012 Nissan Leaf brakes?
- No. NHTSA's data for this component and year lists no related recalls.
- At what mileage do brake problems tend to appear on the 2012 Leaf?
- The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints is 19,700 miles.
- Have brake issues on the 2012 Leaf caused crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA complaint data for this component and year lists 5 crashes and 5 injuries, with no fires reported.