| Issue ID | 1660963 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11324479 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | LEAF |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| File date | 08/05/20 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | When driving our nissan leaf from 4000 feet altitude up to about 7000 feet altitude (about 2500 feet altitude change), something under the left rear passenger side of the car (behind the driver) makes a loud bang and can be felt through the foot-well or floor. This happens every time we drive the same section of road, which is usually twice a week. Internet research suggests other nissan leaf owners have had the same issue and at altitude, and that it may be a issue with compression and expansion of the battery case. I have reported this before, but am reporting it again as it continues to occur. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 36500 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PARK CITY, UT |
| VIN pattern | 1N4BZ0CP7HCXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Drive train type | FWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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