2016 Nissan Leaf Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 16 brake complaints for the 2016 Nissan Leaf, 44% of its 36 total complaints for the year. Median mileage at failure was 20,000 miles, and one crash was reported. No related recalls are listed.
- Brakes complaints
- 16
- 44% of 36
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 20,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report the brake pedal suddenly failing to stop the car during normal driving, requiring the parking or emergency brake to bring the vehicle to a halt.
- Several complaints describe the pedal going soft or sinking to the floor with reduced or no stopping power, sometimes accompanied by a cracking or ABS-like noise.
- Some owners say brakes fail to engage specifically while backing out of a driveway or garage, with the pedal offering no resistance.
- One owner linked brake failure to a low 12-volt battery charge, where the car would start and shift into gear but the brakes would not operate.
- Dashboard warnings for the brake system and ABS/tire lights illuminate at the same time brakes stop working, in some cases with no fault code found by the dealer.
- One complaint describes a low-speed collision after the brakes seemed to engage (heard an ABS-like sound) but the car did not actually stop.
When 2016 Nissan Leaf brake complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 27, 2017, latest Jul 28, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2016 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 2016 Nissan Leaf?
- NHTSA lists 16 brake complaints for the 2016 Leaf, which makes up 44% of the 36 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for 2016 Nissan Leaf brakes?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this brake problem area on the 2016 Leaf.
- At what mileage do 2016 Leaf brake problems usually show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for brake complaints on the 2016 Leaf is 20,000 miles.
- Did the 2016 Leaf brake issue cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 injuries and 0 fires tied to brake complaints on the 2016 Leaf.
- How does the 2016 Leaf compare to other years for brake complaints?
- The 2016 Leaf's 44% brake complaint share is lower than the 2015 Leaf's 77% and the 2013 Leaf's 40%, but higher than the 2017 Leaf's 12%.