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2010 Nissan Leaf problems

The most common problem on the 2010 Nissan Leaf is brakes. It has fewer complaints than a typical Leaf model year.

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Year score
95/100
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
29
Worst area
Brakes

The worst 2010 Nissan Leaf problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Brakes
    1

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  • Brakes
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 2010 Nissan Leaf 29

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

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What 2010 Nissan Leaf owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 18, 2016 · Brakes · 14,500 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 (na) nissan leaf. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle suddenly shook and vibrated violently. After releasing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle continued to erroneously accellerate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the braking system was faulty. The failure was not immedietly repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 14,500.

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Questions about the 2010 Nissan Leaf

Is the 2010 Nissan Leaf reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2010 Nissan Leaf, fewer than a typical Leaf model year.

What is the 2010 Nissan Leaf year score?

The 2010 Nissan Leaf scores 95 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Nissan Leaf: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.

What is the most common problem with the 2010 Nissan Leaf?

Brakes, with 1 complaint.

How many recalls does the 2010 Nissan Leaf have?

No recalls on record.

What year does the Nissan Leaf have bad brakes?

The Nissan Leaf model years with the most brakes complaints are 2015 (85 complaints), 2013 (32 complaints) and 2011 (22 complaints).

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