2014 Nissan Leaf service brakes problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2014 Nissan Leaf — 53% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“[XXX] - I was on the way to work on a clear and sunny morning. After stopping at a traffic light, vehicles started moving forward through the intersection. Traffic was building and the lady in front of me stopped very quickly. When I pressed the the brake pedal to stop behind her nothing happened…”
filed Jul 9, 2024
“The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Leaf. The contact stated that while his wife was reversing from the garage, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop immediately. Additionally, several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an…”
filed Apr 12, 2023
“Complete braking system failure. After putting the car into reverse, only the emergency brake and parking system were functional. Once taken out of park, the vehicle was effectively free-rolling and nearly hit a structure. While in-gear, the brake sensation was that of having ABS actively working, and the brake needed…”
filed Sep 19, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- During very cold temperatures, the relay inside the electronic brake booster may freeze…Campaign 16V119000 · Feb 29, 2016
Service Brakes problems in other Leaf years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Leaf | 2 | 11% |
| 2022 Leaf | 8 | 9% |
| 2021 Leaf | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 Leaf | 3 | 2% |
| 2019 Leaf | 10 | 4% |
| 2018 Leaf | 19 | 29% |
| 2016 Leaf | 16 | 44% |
| 2015 Leaf | 81 | 76% |
| 2013 Leaf | 32 | 40% |
| 2012 Leaf | 22 | 39% |
| 2011 Leaf | 16 | 17% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 Nissan Leaf
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.