Issue ID | 1691294 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11359852 |
Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
Brand | NISSAN |
Model | LEAF |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 15/09/20 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | First signs of a problem was a yellow triangular warning sign on the dash when i was close to home, but no driving problems. Next time starting the vehicle at home (all electric vehicle) many lights lit up on the dash and the brake pedal almost went to the floor as it jerked and juddered down, and a loud warning sound was emitted which continued for quite after a while after vehicle was switched off. The car has been flaky ever since, with either a red or yellow warning sign lighting on the dash- or nothing at all. The most serious experience, however, was on september 15 (2020) when i started the vehicle in a parking lot (with my foot on the brake - you can't start without that) - i put the vehicle in reverse and the car started moving back even though i still had my foot firmly on the brake. I had to use a lot of extra force before the vehicle finally slowed down and stopped. Thankfully, there were no other vehicles of pedestrians behind me. In researching this problem online, i have found dozens of similar complaints - which is quite amazing considering so relatively few nissan leafs are on us roads. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 37300 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | EXPORT, PA |
VIN pattern | 1N4AZ0CP8FCXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 10/10/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 4 |
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