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Nissan Leaf Bev: which year should you buy?

Across the 2011 to 2025 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2017 (97/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Shop by model year.

Best years to target

2017 97 · 2012 92 · 2011 90 · 2018 76

Every model year, scored

The same scoring for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to judge the year either way.

202564/100
Unproven

7 complaints · 0 recalls

202175/100
Buy

51 complaints · 4 recalls

202072/100
Buy

158 complaints · 6 recalls

201964/100
Caution

251 complaints · 5 recalls

201876/100
Buy

64 complaints · 4 recalls

201797/100
Buybest year

14 complaints · 0 recalls

201664/100
Caution

35 complaints · 4 recalls

201564/100
Caution

107 complaints · 4 recalls

201464/100
Caution

34 complaints · 6 recalls

201364/100
Caution

81 complaints · 5 recalls

201292/100
Buy

57 complaints · 0 recalls

201190/100
Buy

95 complaints · 0 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2017?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2017 Nissan Leaf Bev’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2025 Nissan Leaf Bev head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Nissan Leaf Bev as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.