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2016 Nissan Leaf

The 2016 Nissan Leaf is a midsize car, rated at 114 MPG combined by the EPA, with a 4-star NHTSA overall safety rating. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for this model year.

2016 Nissan Leaf
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Combined MPG
114· 84 mi
NHTSA safety
Starting price
$29,000
Recalls
4

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Full specifications

Identity

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
MakeNissan
ModelLeaf
Model year2016
Vehicle classMidsize Car

Engine & drivetrain

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
TransmissionAutomatic (A1)
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
FuelElectricity

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City MPG126
Highway MPG101
Combined MPG114
Combined MPGe29.6496
Electric range84 mi
EPA annual fuel cost$650

Available configurations

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Leaf (24 kW-hr battery pack)114 MPG combined
Leaf (30 kW-hr battery pack)112 MPG combined

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City126 MPG
Highway101 MPG
Combined114 MPG
Combined29.6496 MPGe
Electric range84 mi

Efficiency vs class average

Leaf114 MPG
Class average36.9 MPG

About 209% more efficient than the Leaf's class average.

Est. monthly payment
$511/mo
Amount financed
$26,100
Total interest
$4,541
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5-year fuel cost
$11,593

$2,319/yr · 12,000 mi/yr · $0.17/kWh

Combined MPGe114
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Cost to own

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Safety ratings & recalls

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
Overall
Frontal crash
Side crash
Rollover

Recalls (4)

  • AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE16V436000 · 2016-06-15

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016 LEAF vehicles manufactured February 24, 2016, to March 23, 2016, and Sentra vehicles manufactured February 9, 2016, to March 4, 2016. The wiring harness connector may disconnect from the dual-stage passenger air bag.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring harness connector for proper engagement and, if necessary, replace the passenger air bag module and main body harness, free of charge. The recall began on August 9, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

  • AIR BAGS17V253000 · 2017-04-13

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 LEAF and 2014, 2016 and 2017 Sentra vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error within the air bag inflators, the passenger frontal air bag may not properly deploy in the event of a crash.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began June 7, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

  • AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION16V244000 · 2016-04-26

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City Express, 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles. In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied. As a result, the passenger frontal air bag may be turned off and not deploy in the event of a crash.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors. Dealers will reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control Unit (ECU) in Altima, Maxima, Murano, Rogue, and Sentra vehicles, and replace the OCS ECU in LEAF, NV200, NV200 Taxi, Pathfinder, Infiniti Q50, JX35, and QX60 and Chevrolet City Express vehicles, free of charge. Interim notices were sent to owners on May 31, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669, Infiniti customer service at 1-888-833-3216 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.

  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL23V296000 · 2023-04-26

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2013-2017 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."

    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 May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23A1.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the MPG of the 2016 Nissan Leaf?

The 2016 Nissan Leaf is EPA-rated at 114 MPG combined (126 city / 101 highway).

Is the 2016 Nissan Leaf reliable?

NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2016 Nissan Leaf. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.

How safe is the 2016 Nissan Leaf?

The 2016 Nissan Leaf earned a 4-star overall NHTSA safety rating, including 4 stars in the frontal crash test.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2016 Nissan Leaf?

At 12,000 miles per year, the 2016 Nissan Leaf costs roughly $2,319 per year to charge, or about $11,593 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.

What type of vehicle is the 2016 Nissan Leaf?

The 2016 Nissan Leaf is classified as a midsize car. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.

Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC