2016 Nissan LEAF
US · Midsize Cars
The 2016 Nissan LEAF is listed in the US market with electric power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.
- Transmission
- Single-speed
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Fuel
- Electric
- Economy
- 84 mi (135 km) to 107 mi (172 km) range
Key Performance & Dimensions
Engine
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel type | Electric | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Single-speed | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
| Gears | 1 | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Dimensions
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.2 in (4,450 mm) | |
| Width | 69.7 in (1,770 mm) | |
| Height | 61.0 in (1,550 mm) | |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in (2,700 mm) |
Weight
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight | 3,265 lb (1,481 kg) |
Fuel economy and range
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Electric range | 84 mi (135 km) to 107 mi (172 km) | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Capacity
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Doors | 4 |
Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Engine, Displacement, Cylinders, Aspiration, Power, Torque, Ground clearance, Gross vehicle weight rating, Combined, City, Highway, Battery capacity, Seats, Fuel tank, Cargo volume. We leave them out instead of estimating.
Trims and configurations
2 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.
Recalls
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 11, 2026.
23V296000: 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 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.…
Reported April 26, 2023. View on NHTSA
17V253000: 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.
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.
Reported April 13, 2017. View on NHTSA
16V436000: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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.…
Reported June 15, 2016. View on NHTSA
16V244000: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
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…
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…
Reported April 26, 2016. View on NHTSA
Data sources
- EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 6, 2026 · US Government public data
- NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 13, 2026 · US Government public data
Source checked: November 6, 2026
Data verified: November 6, 2026
Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the electric range of the 2016 Nissan LEAF?
84 mi (135 km) to 107 mi (172 km) of electric range, as listed by our sources.
Is the 2016 Nissan LEAF front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?
Drivetrain: FWD.
How long is the 2016 Nissan LEAF?
175.2 in (4,450 mm).
Are there recalls for the 2016 Nissan LEAF?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 11, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.