2009 Nissan Altima Master Cylinder Problems
- 3
- 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.
What owners report
- master cylinder · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Master Cylinder · Service Brakes
Brake warning light comes on and off while driving. Some loss of brake fluid with no apparent leaks. Suspect master cylinder leaking into vacuum booster, just as many other altima owners are experiencing. Vehicle is out of warranty now, and i don't want to buy another master cylinder out-of-pocket from nissan since i have read on the net where others have had replacement unit failures (such as nhtsa action number…
ODI 10498426
Engine And Engine Cooling · Master Cylinder · Steering
Went to start vehicle and it did not start. Had to have it towed to dealership for $90. Was told it was not covered under warrenty and my car was out of warranty by 2 months. Advised to call consumer affairs. Waited 13 days with repeated phone calls just to be told they will not warranty the repair with no written explanation. Repair cost $757 and is only warranteed for 12,000 miles. Was told repair would take 3…
ODI 10495262
Master Cylinder · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. The contact stated that the master cylinder was leaking fluid abnormally. The safety warning light started to illuminate and the vehicle was taken to the dealer. After inspecting the failure, they replaced the master cylinder under warranty. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 11,165. Updated 07/08/11*lj the consumer stated each time he went to the…
ODI 10403825