2011 Nissan Leaf

The Verdict

Worst problem area

Airbags & Restraints

Airbags & Restraints leads by volume: 35 of 95 complaints (37%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Brakes include more reported injuries (3) than those mentioning any other identified area.

Data last changed Sep 16, 2026. Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 3 years.
Category	2011	2012	2013	vs. 2011 similar vehicles
Annual fuel cost ($)	750	750	650	Fewer than 5 vehicles of this class OR of this fuel type are cataloged for 2011 — too few to compare.
Combined MPGe	99	99	115	Fewer than 5 vehicles of this class OR of this fuel type are cataloged for 2011 — too few to compare.
City / Highway MPGe	106 / 92	106 / 92	129 / 102	Fewer than 5 vehicles of this class OR of this fuel type are cataloged for 2011 — too few to compare.Fewer than 5 vehicles of this class OR of this fuel type are cataloged for 2011 — too few to compare.
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)	0	0	0	Fewer than 5 vehicles of this class OR of this fuel type are cataloged for 2011 — too few to compare.
Complaints filed	95	57	81	Not compared
Recalls issued	0	0	5	Not compared
Crash-involved complaints	5	6	11	Not compared
Fire-involved complaints	0	0	1	Not compared
Injuries reported	5	6	4	Not compared
Deaths reported	0	0	0	Not compared
Configurations compared	1	1	1

Common questions

How many recalls does the 2011 Nissan Leaf have?

No NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026.

What is the most common complaint about the 2011 Nissan Leaf?

Airbags & Restraints: 35 of 95 NHTSA complaints (37%) mention it.

What gas mileage does the 2011 Nissan Leaf get?

EPA rates it 99 MPGe combined.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2011 Nissan Leaf?

EPA estimates $750 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

Similar Vehicles

EPA-Rated Configurations (1)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
Configuration	Transmission	Cylinders	Displacement	Drivetrain	Fuel Type	Vehicle Class	City	Highway	Combined	Annual Fuel Cost	CO₂
Configuration 1	Automatic (A1)	—	—	Front-Wheel Drive	Electricity	Midsize Cars	106 MPGe	92 MPGe	99 MPGe	$750	0 g/mi

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
Category	Complaints	Crash-Involved	Injuries
Engine	2	0	0
Transmission & Drivetrain	3	1	0
Fuel System	5	1	2
Electrical	29	1	0
Brakes	22	2	3
Steering	1	0	0
Suspension, Wheels & Tires	0	0	0
Airbags & Restraints	35	0	0
Driver Assistance & Speed Control	5	1	0
Body, Seats & Latches	10	1	2
Visibility & Lighting	0	0	0
Other	5	0	0

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls

No recalls have been issued for this model-year.