2011 Nissan Leaf electrical system problems
The 2011 Nissan Leaf has 29 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 25% of the year's total, and the first year with meaningful reports in this category.
29
Electrical System complaints
25%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“I HAVE RUN INTO WHAT I BELIEVE IS A SMALL DESIGN FLAW. WHILE USER ERROR IS CLEARLY INVOLVED, A SIMPLE SOFTWARE FIX COULD PREVENT THIS FROM HAPPENING. SCENARIO: 1) LEAF IS PARKED IN GROCERY STORE PARKING LOT ON A SLIGHT DOWNHILL SLOPE. 2) STARTUP SOUND IS TURNED OFF. 3) PUSH START BUTTON WHILE NOT…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2011 Nissan Leaf have?
NHTSA has 29 complaints about the 2011 Nissan Leaf electrical system — 25% of all complaints filed for that model year.
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Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.