- The problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2013-2017 LEAF vehicles. The Owner's Manual instructions for defroster operation are incorrect and may result in reduced defroster performance under specific conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."
- The risk
- Reduced defroster performance can limit visibility out of the windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Nissan will mail an addendum with updated instructions on how to operate the defroster, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23A1.
Vehicle safety record
2017 Nissan Leaf Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2017 Nissan Leaf have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in April 2023 for the owners / service / other manual.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Leaf year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2017 Nissan Leaf recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 LEAF and 2014, 2016 and 2017 Sentra vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error within the air bag inflators, the passenger frontal air bag may not properly deploy in the event of a crash.
- The risk
- In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag doesn't deploy properly, it can increase the risk of injury to passengers.
- The fix
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began June 7, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
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No complaints about the 2017 Nissan Leaf yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Nissan Leaf: every year compared
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 59 | 4 | D |
| 2020 | 168 | 6 | F |
| 2019 | 261 | 5 | F |
| 2018 | 68 | 4 | C |
| 2017 | 0 | 2 | A |
| 2016 | 36 | 4 | B |
| 2015 | 111 | 4 | D |
| 2014 | 34 | 6 | B |
| 2013 | 81 | 5 | C |
2017 Nissan Leaf vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Nissan Leaf | 0 | 2 | A | |
| 2017 Chevrolet Bolt | 279 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 47 | 4 | A | Compare |
| 2017 Tesla Model 3 | 27 | 16 | A | Compare |
| 2017 Tesla Model S | 0 | 9 | A | Compare |
| 2017 Tesla Model X | 0 | 10 | B | Compare |
| 2017 Nissan Altima | 395 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2017 Nissan Murano | 107 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2017 Nissan Maxima | 106 | 4 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2017 Nissan Leaf
Does the 2017 Nissan Leaf have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2017 Nissan Leaf: owners / service / other manual (April 2023); air bags (April 2017). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2017 Nissan Leaf had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2017 Nissan Leaf a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 99 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Nissan Leaf year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Nissan Leaf years have the most complaints?
2019 (261), 2020 (168), 2015 (111). See every Nissan Leaf year compared.
What should I do if my 2017 Nissan Leaf has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data