Auto loans: 2017 Nissan Leaf
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 18.6 kWh/100 km combined (EPA). 2 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 18.6 kWh/100 km
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
We do not have a 2017 Nissan Leaf for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2017 Nissan Leaf specs
| Engine | Electric motor |
|---|---|
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 1-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Electric |
| Combined | 18.6 kWh/100 km |
| Electric range | 172 km |
| CO₂ | 0 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $2.79 |
2017 Nissan Leaf: every figure
| MPG city (US) | 124 MPGe |
|---|---|
| MPG highway (US) | 101 MPGe |
| MPG combined (US) | 112 MPGe |
| Charge at 240 V | 6 hours |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 680 L (24 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$650 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at 15 cents a kWh) | $558 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2017 Nissan Leaf
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 17 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (4), electrical system (4) and fuel/propulsion system (3). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23V296000 | 2023-04-26 | equipment:other:owners/service/other manual | 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... |
| 17V253000 | 2017-04-13 | air bags | 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. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2017 Nissan Leaf: before you buy
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2017 Nissan Leaf; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Here is the 2017 Nissan Leaf for buyers: fuel use, size, recalls and a test drive that lasts a week.
Recalls and complaints
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. NHTSA has 17 owner complaints on file, mostly about air bags, electrical system and fuel/propulsion system. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent.
Reading the spec sheet
Power: the electric motor; drive: front-wheel drive. Being electric, it is quiet and quick from a stop, and it charges at home, at work or at public chargers. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
Rated energy use is 18.6 kWh per 100 km. A full charge is rated for 172 km; plan for less in the cold. A 300 km round trip costs roughly $8.37 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$650 a year for 15,000 miles.
Who the Leaf suits
It suits commuters, couples and business trips. It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going.
What the Leaf is like
Being a mid-size car, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives. Luggage space is rated at 680 litres: bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.
Drive it on your own roads
Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. Drive the Leaf on your commute before you commit to it. Rent first, buy later: a week with the Leaf answers the big questions.
Which one to look for
Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. Within the 2017 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it.
The cost of driving it
The EPA estimates US$650 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Make a request
Ask us anything about renting before you buy.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2017 Nissan Leaf from us first.
Ask us about the 2017 Nissan Leaf
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2017 Nissan Leaf for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2017 Nissan Leaf
Does CarmaCars sell the 2017 Nissan Leaf?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2017 Nissan Leaf before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2017 Nissan Leaf have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2017 Nissan Leaf cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$650 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $558.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.