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2014 Nissan LEAF

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2014 LEAF.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine Electric

The 2014 Nissan LEAF Electric is a passenger‑car EV that logged 34 owner complaints, with service brakes identified as the top complaint area, and was subject to six recalls. Across the model’s complaint history from 2010 through 2025, the lowest recorded complaints occurred in 2010 (one complaint) while the highest peaked in 2019 at 251 complaints. Consequently, the 2014 model’s 34 complaints place it in a modest‑mid range of the spectrum, indicating a reliability level markedly better than the worst year but above the best‑performing year.

Model year202520242023202220212020201820172014

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque72-87 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

Tail / brake / turnSIDEOEM · verified
Tire sizeP205-55R16OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Front wiper blades288903NF2A alt 288903NF2B
Cabin air filter272773DF0A

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length175.2 in
Overall width69.7 in
Overall height61 in
Wheelbase106.3 in
Curb weight3384 lb
Track (front / rear)60.6 / 60.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)56/44

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

No 2014 road test on record; the results below are same-engine tests from nearby model years, each shown under its own year.

9.4–10.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 9.40 sec — 2011 SL Hatchback
107 hpHorsepower (as tested)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2013SL Hatchback Elec 80-kW 24-kWh10.20 sec17.70 sec107 hpFWD
2012SL Hatchback Elec 80-kW 24-kWh9.60 sec17.30 sec107 hpFWD
2016SL Hatchback Elec 80-kW 30-kWh10.40 sec17.90 sec107 hpFWD
2011SL Hatchback Elec 80-kW 24-kWh9.40 sec17.20 sec107 hpFWD
2011SL Hatchback Elec 80-kW 24-kWh9.70 sec17.30 sec107 hpFWD
2011SL Hatchback Elec 80-kW 24-kWh10.00 sec17.60 sec107 hpFWD
2011SL Hatchback Elec 80-kW 24-kWh10.00 sec17.60 sec107 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Torque lug nuts to 72-87 ft-lbs.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidNissan CVT fluid NS-2
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity8.6
Power Steering FluidEPS

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts72-87 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub96 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity0.90-1.00 lbs
Oil TypeND 11 Oil
Oil Capacity5.00-5.10 oz

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket32 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle62 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0006 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.04 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From0.63 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To0.63 in
Rotor Minimum Machining0.551 in

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the coolant at 125,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 125,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miTire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 miBattery (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miBody Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Exterior Lighting (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap O-Ring (inspect) · Headlamp (inspect alignment)
At 125,000 miHybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant)
At 200,000 miHybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2014 Nissan LEAF recorded 34 federal complaints, placing it below the 2013 peak of 81 but above the 2012 trough of 57. Recalls in 2014 (6) are comparable to the 5 recorded in 2013 and the 4 recorded in 2015. Investigations remained at three in 2014, matching the counts for 2011 and 2012 but below the four recorded in 2013. The dominant complaint categories were Service Brakes (15) and Air Bags (3), accounting for the majority of the 34 complaints, with a total of three crash‑related and two fire‑related reports. Accordingly, the 2014 model year offers a middling safety profile and is acceptable only if a comprehensive vehicle inspection is performed.

6
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
117
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
3
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
34
Owner complaints
3 involved a crash · 2 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’18’19’20’21’25

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 34 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Service Brakes15
Air Bags3
Electrical System,Service Brakes1
Steering,Electrical System1
Seat Belts1
Vehicle Speed Control,Fuel/Propulsion System1
Power Train1
Electrical System,Vehicle Speed Control,Service Brakes1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 6 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

16V119000Service BrakesReported 29/02/2016

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 LEAF vehicles manufactured November 19, 2012, to July 31, 2015. During very cold temperatures, the relay inside the electronic brake booster… Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Intelligent Brake Control Unit software, free of charge. The recall began on March 28, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan…

14V138000Electrical System:SoftwareReported 25/03/2014

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Altima, LEAF, Pathfinder, and Sentra, model year 2013 NV200 (aka Taxi) and Infiniti JX35 and model year 2014 Infiniti Q50 and QX60 vehicles… Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 117 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB13-107G2024-05-20Electrical SystemVEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been…
NTB13-027D2024-05-20Electrical SystemCAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See…
NTB10-066C2024-05-20Electrical SystemCAN COMMUNICATION CODES – DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended…

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 2014 LEAF have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.