Ford F-550 SD vs Nissan Leaf
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Ford F-550 SD | Nissan Leaf |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 613 | 1,497 |
| Model years covered | 1997–2026 | 2010–2026 |
| Worst model year | 1999 | 2019 |
| Best model year | 2005 | 2025 |
| Crashes reported | 16 | 110 |
| Fires reported | 45 | 19 |
| Injuries reported | 21 | 39 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 13.5% | 11.2% |
Ford F-550 SD by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
185
30.2%
Engine & Cooling
107
17.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
64
10.4%
Tires
63
10.3%
Electrical System
36
5.9%
Brakes
31
5.1%
Wheels
26
4.2%
Suspension
20
3.3%
Nissan Leaf by year
What breaks
Electrical System
512
34.2%
Brakes
241
16.1%
Other & Unspecified
161
10.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
130
8.7%
Airbags
92
6.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
59
3.9%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
56
3.7%