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How reliable is the Nissan Leaf E + N-Tec?

Owner-reported reliability data — inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.

The Nissan Leaf E + N-Tec consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. The most commonly reported issues are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre cords visible or damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. Typical mileage by age and a year-by-year breakdown of reliability are shown below. All figures are owner-reported real-world data, not a marketing rating.

Reliability & Breakdown Risk
92.1% pass rate

Above average reliability

Based on 1,626 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 92.1%.

First-time inspection pass rate92.1%
Dangerous defect rate
3.5%
Retest rate
8%
Typical mileage by age2020 cohort
Age 3
50,214 km
Age 5
Age 10
Annual mileage distributionfrom 48 vehicles
Bottom 10%
7,672 km
Low 25%
15,001 km
Median
32,127 km
High 25%
43,881 km
Top 10%
58,687 km
Most common inspection failures
Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen1.4%
A tyre cords visible or damaged1.1%
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements0.9%
Where failures most often occur
Front Nearside(2%)
Front Offside(1.8%)
Rear Nearside(0.8%)
Reliability indicators are model-level averages from Carlytics-analyzed inspection and breakdown records, not specific to this individual vehicle.

Nissan Leaf E + N-Tec reliability by year

How the Nissan Leaf E + N-Tec performs at first-time inspection, broken down by the year cohort. Empty cells mean we don't have enough owner-reported data for that year yet.

Year cohortPass rateTypical mileage @ 5 yrs
093.3%31,006 km
202092.1%

Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction

These figures describe the Nissan Leaf E + N-Tec as a model. The reliability of any individual Nissan Leaf E + N-Tec also depends on service history, accident history, and how it was driven. Run a free VIN check to see the records attached to a specific car you're considering.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Nissan Leaf E + N-Tec reliable?

Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Nissan Leaf E + N-Tec consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 92%. Reliability varies by year and engine — see the year-by-year breakdown on this page for the specific cohort you're considering.

What are the common problems on the Nissan Leaf E + N-Tec?

The most common owner-reported issues are: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (1.4% of inspections); A tyre cords visible or damaged (1.1% of inspections); Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (0.9% of inspections).

What mileage is normal for a Nissan Leaf E + N-Tec?

For a typical Nissan Leaf E + N-Tec, owner-reported average mileage works out to about 50,214 km at 3 years, — at 5 years, and — at 10 years. The mileage section on this page shows the full distribution — high-use vs low-use cars often differ by a factor of three.

How do I check a specific Nissan Leaf E + N-Tec before buying?

Enter the 17-character VIN on Carlytics. The free check shows decoded specs and open safety recalls. The full vehicle history report (from EUR 8.90) cross-references owner-reported issues, mileage records, and stolen-vehicle databases for the specific car — model-level reliability tells you the pattern, the VIN check tells you the car.

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