Nissan warranty just told me the refab batteries program is not available in USA as of September 2018.
To replace 2012 Leaf with brand new battery will cost $7500.
One more to-do:
Call Nissan USA to find out exactly when your 5-year 60K miles battery warranty expires.
If your battery capacity decreases to 8 bars before warranty expires, Nissan will replace your battery for free ($5K to $6K value).
I was lucky that my 2011 Leaf battery ran down to 8...
Dear Levenkay,
Your diagnosis was right on target. I told my local Nissan dealer the exact part you mentioned, and they did a test drive with me, noticed the noise, and replaced the parts.
No fuss, no guesswork.
Thanks again!
Philip
My 2011 Leaf with 15K miles also has the same scratchy front suspension noise when I drive over speed bumps in 40-degrees-or-colder weather.
My local Nissan dealer in Charlotte, NC, says their other Leaf cars in their used car lot also has the same noise, so they say it is "normal" and would...