1. Nissan Altima
  2. Problems
  3. 2009
  4. Service Brakes

2009 Nissan Altima Service Brakes Problems

30
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 30 stored complaint records:

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

What owners report

  • steering wheel · 9 records
  • steering column · 5 records
  • start button · 4 records
  • warning light · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi10
30–60k mi8
1–30k mi5
150–400k mi2
100–150k mi2

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • February 6, 2013 · 73,800 miles

    Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering

    I parked the car and locked it with intelligent key. Came back, was able to enter the car without any problems, used the key to unlock the doors. While inside, the dashboard had two warning lights on: key light(yellow) to the far left corner and flashing security light(red) to the far right. The car would not start. Ignition button is on lock and the steering is stiff unable to turn. Engine seems to be locked, no…

    ODI 10496805

  • February 1, 2013 · 56,000 miles

    Service Brakes

    On multiple occasions the dashboard brake warning light is turning on. This usually happens when getting off the freeway. I checked the master cylinder and the fluid level was iow so i added dot 4 brake fluid. This car is regularly serviced every 5000 miles and the dealer at mossy nissan oceanside, ca, did not mention the issue at 55000 miles. I have informed the dealer via appointment yesterday, no reply as of this…

    ODI 10513097

  • January 20, 2013 · 102,000 miles

    Service Brakes · Steering

    My daughter stopped to fill up with fuel and when she tried to start the car the brake and steering wheel remained locked. *tr

    ODI 10493577

  • October 28, 2012 · 28,000 miles

    Service Brakes

    I went by the mall on sunday evening with my 9 month old and 27 month old in our 2 month old nissan altima 2009 which only had about 21,000 miles on it when we got, but at the time of the incidence, it had 28,000 miles on it. By the time we came out of the mall and decided to go home, the car would not start because the breaks would not depress. I called everybody i could call to get a ride with my little ones home…

    ODI 10484078

  • September 19, 2012 · 40,971 miles

    Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes

    Brake lights not lighting & push to start not working at times. Nissan said this is a known issue with the brake light switch & sub harness. After investigating the issue on the internet i found numerous reports of this problem. When the switch fails you are not aware of your brake lights not working. *tr

    ODI 10476959

Catalog parts for this system

Catalog year/make/model rows for 2009 Nissan Altima.

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