How common are electrical problems in the 2018 Nissan Leaf?

NHTSA lists 18 Electrical System complaints for the 2018 Leaf, which is 27% of the 66 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2018 Nissan Leaf electrical system?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this electrical issue on the 2018 Leaf.

At what mileage do these electrical failures typically happen?

The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2018 Leaf is 38,225 miles.

Do the electrical complaints involve crashes or fires?

NHTSA data for this component on the 2018 Leaf lists 1 crash and 1 fire among the reported complaints.

How does 2018 compare to other Leaf model years for electrical complaints?

The 2018 Leaf's 27% share of complaints tied to electrical issues is lower than 2019 (68%), 2020 (73%), 2021 (60%), and 2022 (65%), but higher than 2015 (16%) and 2017 (24%).

2018 Nissan Leaf Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 18 Electrical System complaints for the 2018 Nissan Leaf, 27% of its 66 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 38,225 miles. There is no related recall listed for this issue on the 2018 model year.

Electrical System complaints: 18; 27% of 66
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 38,225 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Dashboard lights up with 12V and charging warnings while driving at highway speed, then the car loses power and coasts to a stop.
Battery percentage display fluctuates erratically, sometimes dropping from over 70% to single digits and back within minutes.
A "Service EV System" message appears along with the PTC heater and A/C compressor failing together, and the car will not restart afterward.
Vehicle suddenly enters a protective safe mode, especially in cold weather or while climbing hills, and will not exceed 20-25 MPH.
High-voltage traction battery fails a second time after Nissan replaced it under warranty, with the replacement pack failing again after several months in service.
Touchscreen control panel locks up and stops responding to input, requiring removal and reinsertion of the SD card to restore function.

When 2018 Nissan Leaf electrical complaints were filed

First complaint May 17, 2019, latest Jul 16, 2026.

18 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2019 to Jul 2026; peak Dec 2024 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2018 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.

20100 (0%)
201129 (31%)
201216 (28%)
201318 (22%)
20146 (18%)
201518 (16%)
201613 (36%)
20174 (24%)
201818 (27%)
2019177 (68%)
2020121 (73%)
202133 (60%)
202261 (65%)
20233 (15%)
20242 (40%)
20253 (43%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems in the 2018 Nissan Leaf?: NHTSA lists 18 Electrical System complaints for the 2018 Leaf, which is 27% of the 66 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2018 Nissan Leaf electrical system?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this electrical issue on the 2018 Leaf.
At what mileage do these electrical failures typically happen?: The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2018 Leaf is 38,225 miles.
Do the electrical complaints involve crashes or fires?: NHTSA data for this component on the 2018 Leaf lists 1 crash and 1 fire among the reported complaints.
How does 2018 compare to other Leaf model years for electrical complaints?: The 2018 Leaf's 27% share of complaints tied to electrical issues is lower than 2019 (68%), 2020 (73%), 2021 (60%), and 2022 (65%), but higher than 2015 (16%) and 2017 (24%).