Driver Door Handle Problem

[mmmike]

When I had this problem last year I took these pictures of the repair process I did using JB Weld.

Used screwdriver to hold assembly out where it can be accessed.
https://1drv.ms/u/s!AgDkM0Iv4V-sipwUM06 ... g?e=bVC1X6

Apply JB Weld to seams so as to join the outer shell to the inner part.
https://1drv.ms/u/s!AgDkM0Iv4V-sipwV2TX ... A?e=UkFH9U

https://1drv.ms/u/s!AgDkM0Iv4V-sipwWZDQ ... Q?e=8wfUvf

I left tie wraps on for the night and removed the next day.
https://1drv.ms/u/s!AgDkM0Iv4V-sipwXvnM ... w?e=tS8yrb

Thanks for sharing
And the tie wraps are to hold the handle together until the glue drys?

Yes thats correct.

Mike

[mn4az]

Wwhich J-B weld did you use?

https://www.jbweld.com/collections/epoxy-adhesives

[mmmike]

I didn’t know there was so many kinds! I used the original

https://www.jbweld.com/collections/epox ... -twin-tube

Mike

[GerryAZ]

I used the original JB Weld because it is the strongest and allows the most working time. I was careful to put the epoxy between the plastic and metal handle parts only toward the front of the car from the button to avoid risk of jamming the button. The JB Weld is still holding, but the plastic is flexing more which makes it seem like it is starting to come loose. Thanks to Mike's photos I now see how the back of the handle can be glued for additional strength so I will add some more JB Weld soon.

[alexinvancouver]

We have two: 2015 and 2016 Leaf's and both of them have the same problem with driver's door handles.
I guess it's time to roll the sleeves and fix manufacturer's flaws!

[Calaveras]

is the 2016 under warranty? have a 2016 with the same issue and I am going to see if the Dealer will fix it for free.

[GerryAZ]

Door handle should be covered by the 3-year, 36,000-mile warranty. My JB Weld repair is still holding, but there is some movement at the back of the handle where I did not put epoxy.

[ixnay]

I had my 2015 Leaf in for the battery plate recall (July 2019); dealer quoted me $258 to fix the door handle. I said "no."

[RetiredFlorida]

Hello, My first post, I have a 2012 Leaf which runs great - except recently I pulled the drivers door handle apparently too aggressively, and the chrome trim has started to separate from the rest of the handle. Very annoying, a really poor design, and I see I am not the first to have this problem.

A couple of Youtube videos show dismantling the door including trim to replace the whole handle, then maybe reprogramming the lock is necessary - all which I would rather not do. Another video shows tightening the T25 bolt through the access hole in the side of the door to tighten a wobbly lock bezel part of the handle. i see others have had success with super glue or JB weld behind the chrome piece - I fear I would glue the switch also, and make a mess.

My question is has anyone had luck with going in through the side access with a T25 bit, loosen the cylinder part of the lock, then remove the handle enough so it can be carefully glued or replaced ?. Or maybe this is not possible ?, and purchasing from a Nissan dealer a whole new handle assembly (part number 80640-1AA0A if I have it right) and dismantling the door and trim to install the only solution - thanks.

[civicwithacord]

My 2013 is separating too, and not from pulling too often; just normal wear. Agree with your solution, but haven’t tried yet. Stay tuned.