NHTSA Complaint #11461430 — 2018 NISSAN LEAF

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11461430
Vehicle	2018 NISSAN LEAF
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	April 19, 2022
Date Filed	April 20, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WA

Consumer Description

While driving on the highway with a full battery charge, the vehicle battery was suddenly depleted, the car entered "turtle mode" (a reduced motor power at low charge feature), and then turned off completely moments later. This is a huge safety issue as it leaves you to coast to a stop without the benefit of power brakes or steering. This is caused by a weak cell in the high voltage battery, an issue Nissan is aware of but has chosen not to address. Currently I have no other option but to continue driving the car as is, with the risk of an accident in a situation like this continually increasing.

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