Skip to main content

Used 2018 Nissan LEAF Hatchback Consumer Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars
21 reviews

See Edmunds pricing data

Has Your Car's Value Changed?

Used car values are constantly changing. Edmunds lets you track your vehicle's value over time so you can decide when to sell or trade in.

Price history graph example

Trending topics in reviews

Pros
Cons
4 out of 5 stars

Impressive car for the money

JamesH, 12/29/2021
2018 Nissan LEAF SV 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

The move to an electric car is not difficult with the Nissan Leaf. Changing over to frequently plugging in versus occasional stops at the gas station are a little different, but not hard to get used to. The range of 140 +/- miles on a full charge was found to be not quite enough for me and the upgrade to a car that gets 225 plus mile per charge would have be more appropriate. Heated steering wheel and seats are a plus, but don't understand why Nissan does not offer a sunroof option - even with the front windshield sloped higher than most. The newer Plus models that offer the higher mileage ware great, but still much higher priced than value. Space is more than adequate, power and drive is good and smooth. Finishes and detailing are only average for a car in this price range and the options for finishes are severely limited. Just a few issues with not fully charging, but not sure whether those were something I did of some other issue within the Nissan electronics. Overall, highly recommend.

Safety
4 out of 5 stars
Technology
4 out of 5 stars
Performance
4 out of 5 stars
Interior
3 out of 5 stars
Comfort
4 out of 5 stars
Reliability
4 out of 5 stars
Value
4 out of 5 stars
Report Abuse

5 out of 5 stars

Sweet ride

Les, 07/12/2022
updated 01/17/2023
2018 Nissan LEAF SL 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I love me Leaf. Responsive silent acceleration. Awesome Boise sound. Leather seats. No gas. No oil. No money to autocratic. No pollution. Just the driving experience is enough reason alone to love EVs. Very happy. 2023 update. Still love it. Zero problems.

Safety
5 out of 5 stars
Technology
5 out of 5 stars
Performance
5 out of 5 stars
Interior
5 out of 5 stars
Comfort
5 out of 5 stars
Reliability
5 out of 5 stars
Value
5 out of 5 stars
Report Abuse
2018 Nissan LEAF for sale near you
Showing 3 of 8 listings
See all 8 listings

4 out of 5 stars

100% torque 100% of the time

Steve, 06/06/2018
2018 Nissan LEAF SL 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
6 of 10 people found this review helpful

Unbelievable acceleration in normal mode and very easy to go from econ to zoom.

Safety
5 out of 5 stars
Technology
5 out of 5 stars
Performance
5 out of 5 stars
Interior
4 out of 5 stars
Comfort
4 out of 5 stars
Reliability
4 out of 5 stars
Report Abuse

4 out of 5 stars

Leaf slow fast charging

Medward, 09/14/2018
2018 Nissan LEAF SV 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
7 of 13 people found this review helpful

3 times on a fast charger half going in the car. 50kw charger sounds great until you see 26kw going in. That means waiting 2 hours. After 30 minutes the charger shuts off, need to wait an hour to start it up again. Not happy with the car.

Safety
5 out of 5 stars
Technology
4 out of 5 stars
Performance
4 out of 5 stars
Interior
5 out of 5 stars
Comfort
4 out of 5 stars
Reliability
4 out of 5 stars
Value
4 out of 5 stars
Report Abuse

5 out of 5 stars

What an amazing vehicle

JR, 03/09/2022
2018 Nissan LEAF SL 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I never realized how noisy the average car is until I began driving a Leaf. The acceleration in an all electric car is also a game changer. I will not go back to a gas powered vehicle for my urban transportation needs again.

Report Abuse
Items per page:
5