| Issue ID | 903020 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10444875 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | LEAF |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 23/01/12 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I noticed the braking defect soon after taking delivery of my leaf. Similarly to the other respondents, the continuance to braking after the pedal has been released occurs at any speed and without warning. I have had it happen at parking lot speeds, on the freeway, and at all speeds in between. I have been unable to discern any particular situation that seems to 'cause' the phenomenon. I have expressed my concern about this to two separate nissan dealership service representatives (at downtown nissan of los angeles, and universal city nissan) who both said it was the first they'd heard of the problem. Neither seemed inclined to look into my claim in any way. The fact that a serious freeway collision has been reported along with several other less serious occurrences detailing the same problem indicates that there is indeed a problem. Is nissan waiting for people to be killed because of this before they do something about it? I really love the car, except for this braking problem, but i really hate nissan for ignoring something potentially life threatening until someone is seriously injured or killed. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 100 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LOS ANGELES, CA |
| VIN pattern | JN1AZ0CP7BTXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 10 |
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