2018 Nissan leaf
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2018 Nissan leaf is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 8 on record.
2018 Nissan leaf at a glance
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2018 Nissan leaf recalls 4
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and displ…
Fix: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-620…
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2023 LEAF vehicles. The Owner's Manual instructions for defroster operation are incorrect, and may result in reduced defroster performance under specific conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."
Fix: Nissan will mail an addendum with updated instructions on how to operate the defroster, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 1, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22C5.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2023 LEAF vehicles. The vehicle may accelerate unintentionally if the driving mode is changed ("D" to "B"; e-Pedal "On"; or "ECO" mode) after disengaging the cruise control.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the vehicle control module (VCM), free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 30, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23A6.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2022 LEAF vehicles. Damage to the camera harness can cause distortion or loss of the rearview camera display image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Fix: Dealers will inspect the rearview camera and harness for damage and replace them as necessary. If no damage is found, the dealer will apply protective tape and reroute the rearview camera harness. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 9, 2024. O…
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.
2018 Nissan leaf common problems
The most-reported problem areas from 62 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2018 Nissan leaf efficiency & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
What's a 2018 Nissan leaf worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2018 Nissan leaf costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: energy is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($18,488) with the same model 5 model-years older ($10,387), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
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2018 Nissan leaf — frequently asked questions
Does the 2018 Nissan leaf have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2018 Nissan leaf. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Nissan leaf?
Based on 62 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are electrical system, fuel/propulsion system, vehicle speed control.
What gas mileage does the 2018 Nissan leaf get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2018 Nissan leaf at about 112 MPGe combined (125 city / 100 highway).
How much is a 2018 Nissan leaf worth?
Comparable 2018 Nissan leaf listings run roughly $15,550–$23,988, typically around $18,488 (from 7 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.