2018 Nissan LEAF S
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The 2018 Nissan LEAF S is a 147-hp electric sedan with a single-speed reducer and front-wheel drive. It starts at $29,990 MSRP and is rated at 112 mpg combined.
It makes 147 horsepower at 3,282 rpm and 236 lb-ft of torque at 0–3283 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 124 mpg city and 101 mpg highway (112 mpg combined).
The LEAF measures 176.4 inches long on a 106.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,433 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Electric |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $29,990 |
| MSRP with Destination | $30,885 |
| Destination Charge | $895 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | AC synchronous electric motor (EM57) |
| Horsepower | 147 hp @ 3,282 rpm |
| Torque | 236 lb-ft @ 0–3283 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Differential Type | ABLS (Active Brake Limited Slip) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Single-speed reducer |
| Final Drive | 8.193 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 124 MPG |
| Highway | 101 MPG |
| Combined | 112 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Electricity |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent MacPherson strut w/ coil springs |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion beam with integrated stabilizer bar |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | integrated (MacPherson strut) |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | integrated (torsion beam) |
| Turning Diameter | 34.8 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Calipers | single piston |
| Front Brake Disc | 11.14 x 1.1 in vented |
| Rear Brake Disc | 11.5 x 0.63 in vented |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16 in |
| Wheels Rear | 16 in |
| Tires Front | 205/55R16 |
| Tires Rear | 205/55R16 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 176.4 in |
| Width | 70.5 in |
| Height | 61.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in |
| Front Track | 60.6 in |
| Rear Track | 61.2 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.9 in |
| Approach Angle | 16.3° |
| Departure Angle | 25° |
| Cargo Volume | 23.6 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,433 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 58% / 42% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 41.2 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.3 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.1 in |
| Legroom Rear | 33.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 54.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 52.5 in |
| Hip Room Front | 51.7 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 50 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Tested, but no star ratings were published (2018 Nissan Leaf BEV 5 HB FWD).
Recalls
4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2018 Nissan LEAF. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Feb 2, 2024 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
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."
Consequence: A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23D7.
NHTSA campaign 24V071000
Jul 17, 2023 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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.
Consequence: Unintentional acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign 23V494000
Feb 2, 2023 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
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."
Consequence: Reduced defroster performance can limit visibility out of the windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign 23V048000
Sep 12, 2019 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
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 display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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 1-800-662-6200.
NHTSA campaign 19V654000
67 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2018 Nissan LEAF
Owner Complaints
67 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Nissan LEAF (9 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 3 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 19 |
| Service Brakes | 19 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 13 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 13 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 |
| Engine | 7 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2018 NISSAN LEAF. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.