2010 Nissan Altima Service Brakes Problems
- 26
- 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
- start button · 6 records
- brake pedal · 5 records
- push button · 5 records
- brake lights · 5 records
- failed start · 4 records
- several times · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 11 |
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train · Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
Driving on i95 from gatlinburg my car started make a horrible whining noisie, shuck it's has done before just not this bad, it has before but i didn't think much of it and just stopped and let it sit and it stopped . Now it happens everyttime i get in the car. Or that i have to beg it go when it's in gear, when i pull out i'd doesn't go. I've notice if i slam it from to park forcefully to drive it seems to work fine…
ODI 11119522
Air Bags · Service Brakes
The incident happened the week of 02/08/18 my wife noticed some light vdc slip abs lights all came on them while on highway all of the brakes locked and she could not accelerate car.
ODI 11072006
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan altima. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed and it went to the floorboard and remained jammed. As a result, the vehicle was not able to be driven. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 127,000.
ODI 11020064
Body · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan altima. The contact stated that the entire dashboard was sticky and had cracks. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. In addition, the brake warning indicator illuminated inadvertently. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 28,000. *tt *cn
ODI 10956491
Electrical System · Service Brakes
Over the years ived had multiple problems with the branke and engine of my 2010 altima. The panel lights up but the engine does not crank. Pushing the ignition button only locks the brake.no warning signals either the car just dies on you ived paid over 700 everytime it needs repair, im very frustrated with my car and will never buy another nissan vehicle.
ODI 10935484
Service Brakes
My 19 year old daughter was driving her car down the road when it stopped accelerating acting as if the brakes were applied. She could not get the car to go above 25 miles an hour. She was able to pull into a parking lot and wait for her dad to come and help her. When her dad got there the car was sluggish and would not accelerate because it felt like the brakes were being applied. He switched the car to manual and…
ODI 10910076
Electrical System · Service Brakes
When i tried to start the cay with the push button start it would not respond. I tested the battery which is only 1 year old and is in good condition. I took it to the dealership (nissan legacy) who reported that there was an issue with the brake switch and harness which need to be replaced. I have ready online that there were multiple incidents with this happening to this make and model
ODI 10762522
Electrical System · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start on several occasions and the abs and vdc warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle restarted after the vehicle was jumpstarted; however, the failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake light switch was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…
ODI 10746203
Electrical System · Service Brakes
I have a 2010 altima that has the same safety problem as has been reported on this web site and many other automotive complaint web sites many, many times (not only for this nissan product but various nissan products of earlier years). Namely, the switch that operates the brake lights fails intermittently. When it fails the brake lights won't illuminate when the driver steps on the brake. This is a rear end…
ODI 10735479
Electrical System · Service Brakes
On several occasions the vehicle has failed to start when the brake was depressed. At the present time the abs light, slip and vdc are now illuminated after driving the car for a few minutes. It is my understanding that this is supposed to blink if there is a problem driving in wet road conditions or it is slippery. I have read numerous complaints from other owners having the same issue with the car not starting. It…
ODI 10716936
Electrical System · Service Brakes
The car failed to start because the brake switch and the entire harness sub failed. I had to tow away the car to the nearest nissan showroom and was charged $440 to replace harness-sub, switch assy sto, band hose plus labor. Ps: this is a known problem but nissan wont refund my money. How can a vehicle just under 50k fail for such a thing if not for a bad factory harness. *tr
ODI 10667789
Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
Several times over the past few months and everyday for the past week, the car will not start during ignition due to the inability to depress the brake. The only way to get it to start is to repeatedly hit the brakes while pressing the start button. It never consistently works but eventually starts. After starting, the abs, vdc, and slip warning lights are illuminated. There have been multiple reports of the same…
ODI 10664209
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
I was driving down a residential road and my stability control turned off on its own and i could not turn it back on. At the time that it turned off my parking brake light came on, eventually it turned off but flashed on two more times as i was driving up hill. I was never able to turn the vdc (electronic stability control) back on. *tr
ODI 10652068
Electrical System · Service Brakes
I have read numerous accounts of the nissan altima being unable to start when the required brake/start button is used. I am having the same problem. When the brake is applied and the start button pushed, the acc light comes on then, if pushed again, the on light comes on (over the start button). Then when pushed again, the system shuts off. By trying several times and pumping the brake, the car will eventually…
ODI 10654887
Service Brakes
My brake light came on and i topped it off with oil and it went home. This was on sunday. I took it in monday to have it checked and the master cylinder was leaking and i had it replaced for $612.73. I called nissan as i found there were some complaints and found a site where nissan was reimbursing customers. They checked my vin number and told me my car was not eligible. This is too new of a car with hardly any…
ODI 10668733
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Norfolk, virginia - my 2010 nissan altima with push button start failed to start. All other electrical seemed fine. I had just previously noticed the abs, vdc and slip warning lit while driving. After checking fuses, key fob batteries, etc. I attempted to pump the brakes several times and it finally started. Drove immediately to the dealer where i was told it was the brake lamp switch and harness which must be…
ODI 10648866
Service Brakes
Having trouble suddenly with brakes grabbing and stopping short. Took to dealer and they said it was the brake booster-$700 is this normal for 29000 miles i understand there is a problem with the master cylinder of these cars leaking into the booster, but they said that didn't happen. *tr
ODI 10627192
Electrical System · Service Brakes
The brake couldn't be pressed so the push button start wouldn't work. Also, the abs & vdc lights stay on even while driving(sometimes). You never know when its going to happen. I have been late to work, unable to take the kids to school, and afraid to drive my own car that i used to love, in fear of not being able to start the darn thing!! I see a lot of customers have had this same type of issue. Is there any kind…
ODI 10630539
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes
Most of the 2010 nissan altima cars do have a push button for the ignition to start. In order to start the car's engine, the driver would need to lightly press the brakes before pressing the button. I purchased the brand-new car back in september 2010 and i am still the only owner. In february 2014 with approximately 38,000 miles, the ignition started to stop working. After a few struggles, the ignition button would…
ODI 10569419
Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
As approaching a stop light, brakes were difficult to "grab" and too extra pressure. Stop was rather slow, and anti-lock brakes appeared to kick in (by rough, staccato shaking typical of them applying). Only by pressing down as hard as i could did i prevent smashing into the car ahead of me. Dry, sunny florida conditions, no sand or slipping at all, just slow, odd braking. Then the engine seemed to be revving a bit…
ODI 10722409
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes
When you try to start vehicle you push on brake pedal, but the pedal doesn't go down 1/16 of an inch. The brake lights wont even come on. If you push the start button it will only go to the accessory then off. When i asked service manager at nelson nissan in broken arrow, ok and i quote "he said you had to have key on before brake lights would come on"... I am like really!!! The brake lights umm no they should come…
ODI 10638829
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes
If i have to pump the brakes to get the car started, will i soon have to pump the brakes to stop?????? Vehicle not recognize the key. Happened several times prior to 6/15/2013. Just thought the key needed to be charged. But on this date i pull up at a hotel, checked in and went to move the car and it wouldn't start. Sat for an hour or two. Replaced battery a few weeks prior so it wasn't that. Had to be towed to a…
ODI 10550064
Electrical System · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan altima. After the push to start button was installed, the vehicle would not restart after being driven after approximately 15 minutes. The contact mentioned that the vds, slip, and brake warning indicators illuminated. When attempting to depress the brake pedal in order to start the vehicle, the brake pedal was almost impossible to depress. The failure occurred multiple times. The…
ODI 10640002
Service Brakes
On sunday, 12/16/12 evening around 11:15pm, i was driving home from out of town and had to pull over for gas about 45 miles away from the house. I turned off the vehicle and filled up the gas and the car would not start once we were ready to leave. The abs and flip lights would blink and the battery would power up but the car on the push button ignition would not respond which would start the car, i called the…
ODI 10489416
Service Brakes
I noticed warning lights on dash were going on for brakes but brakes were working.brought to nissan dealer for check. I was told master cylinder was leaking into booster and that it had to be changed .cost $483...at 49000 miles this seemed to be too soon for that kind of problem. Dealer knew about it at writeup in service drive through., but said it was not covered under warranty. *tr
ODI 10552762
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