2018 Nissan Leaf
The 2018 Nissan Leaf is a midsize car, rated at 112 MPG combined by the EPA. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for this model year.

- Combined MPG
- 112· 151 mi
- NHTSA safety
- Not rated
- Starting price
- $29,000
- Recalls
- 4
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Full specifications
Identity
SRC · NHTSA vPIC| Make | Nissan |
|---|---|
| Model | Leaf |
| Model year | 2018 |
| Vehicle class | Midsize Car |
Engine & drivetrain
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| Transmission | Automatic (A1) |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Electricity |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City MPG | 125 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 100 |
| Combined MPG | 112 |
| Combined MPGe | 30.0011 |
| Electric range | 151 mi |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $700 |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City | 125 MPG |
|---|---|
| Highway | 100 MPG |
| Combined | 112 MPG |
| Combined | 30.0011 MPGe |
| Electric range | 151 mi |
Efficiency vs class average
About 204% more efficient than the Leaf's class average.
- Amount financed
- $26,100
- Total interest
- $4,541
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Cost to own
Estimate monthly payments and 5-year fuel cost using the tools in the sidebar. Figures use EPA fuel economy and current U.S. energy prices from EIA.
Safety ratings & recalls
SRC · NHTSA vPICNHTSA has not published NCAP crash-test ratings for this model year yet.
Recalls (4)
- BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA19V654000 · 2019-09-12
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."
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.
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL23V048000 · 2023-02-02
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."
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.
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL23V494000 · 2023-07-17
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.
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.
- BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA24V071000 · 2024-02-02
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."
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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the MPG of the 2018 Nissan Leaf?
The 2018 Nissan Leaf is EPA-rated at 112 MPG combined (125 city / 100 highway).
Is the 2018 Nissan Leaf reliable?
NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2018 Nissan Leaf. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.
How much does it cost to fuel the 2018 Nissan Leaf?
At 12,000 miles per year, the 2018 Nissan Leaf costs roughly $2,292 per year to charge, or about $11,458 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.
What type of vehicle is the 2018 Nissan Leaf?
The 2018 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