2022 Nissan Leaf power train problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2022 Nissan Leaf — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My car all of a sudden lost drive power while I was driving up Parleys Canyon on I-80. My car started slowing down in traffic rapidly and I had to make emergency maneuvers to get to the side of the road. After the incident the car had trouble accelerating and couldn't keep up with traffic to get it…”
filed Aug 31, 2026
“I am reporting a critical safety hazard involving my 2021 Nissan Leaf S Plus (approx. 117,000 miles). Since January 2025, the vehicle has exhibited dangerous battery degradation and voltage sag during operation. On my 30-mile highway commute, while driving at normal highway speeds—especially on…”
filed Jun 9, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Leaf years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Leaf | 2 | 10% |
| 2021 Leaf | 3 | 5% |
| 2020 Leaf | 13 | 8% |
| 2019 Leaf | 12 | 5% |
| 2018 Leaf | 3 | 5% |
| 2016 Leaf | 3 | 8% |
| 2015 Leaf | 3 | 3% |
| 2014 Leaf | 1 | 3% |
| 2013 Leaf | 3 | 4% |
| 2011 Leaf | 3 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2022 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.