1. Nissan Altima
  2. Problems
  3. 2003
  4. Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2003 Nissan Altima Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems

5
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 5 stored complaint records:

  • 2 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi2
100–150k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • August 3, 2014 · 135,000 miles

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    While replacing front rotors/brakes, it was discovered that a fairly large rust hole in the floorboard, passenger side was discovered. I called a collision shop seeking advice and was told it would require a complete replacement costing approx. $2,100/$2,500, as this was their policy. I called another shop looking for at least a patch replacement. Per their inspection, their estimate is approx. $700.00/$800.00,…

    ODI 10631242

  • October 3, 2010 · 91,315 miles

    Equipment · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    Brakes, pads, rotors replaced numerous times, car steering wheel vibrates horribly when braking ,brakes squeal horribly with braking (metallic) . Rotors very cheap, have to be replaced every 20,000 miles for $400.00. Had complete rear brakes, rotors done last at 90000,then at 121,000, metallic noise again at 125,000-serviced, 130,000 squeak again, 200 miles later brakes bad again, rotor turned, now at 130,000 brakes…

    ODI 10360795

  • June 6, 2010 · 74,000 miles

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control

    Driving 2003 nissan altima on two-lane country road, weather clear, no traffic. Car sped up, driver applied brakes, car sped faster, driver repeatedly & firmly applied brakes. Car overcorrected to the left, crossed roadway, crossed one dry ditch and made impact with inside wall of an irrigation ditch full of water. Driver received initial care at the scene and was taken to emergency room via ambulance. Driver…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10342643

  • August 15, 2009

    Electrical System · Seat Belts · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension

    I was sold my car from a dealership and it has had problem since day one and i keep up with my maintenance and a month after i got the vehicle i spent over 2500 in repairs now i am having a problem with catalyst and the exhaust pipe which is on the recall list from 7-30-2003 when i start the car it doesn't want to start and it is a tapping sound that is heard all the time i have tried to get in touch where i got the…

    ODI 10287170

  • April 5, 2003

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Wheels

    Nar 04/28/2003 mr the consumer experienced a mechanical failure, that would request a new vehicle under factory warranty. *cb

    Crash reported

    ODI 10017645

Catalog parts for this system

Catalog year/make/model rows for 2003 Nissan Altima.

Catalog fitment does not by itself prove OEM-equivalent compatibility.