2012 Nissan Altima Service Brakes Problems
- 17
- 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 17 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake pedal · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
As i was starting to slow down in preparation of taking a turn off the frontage road my car completely shut off, my brakes and steering locked and luckily i was able to complete my turn into a gas station where i immediately put it in park and restarted via push start., 2 days later this occurred again on a fairly busy street where i repeated the steps to start it again. I am extremely scared to have this happen…
ODI 11228596
Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
The traction(slip) symbol has been on for months causing my brakes to squeal regardless of being on the brakes. Transmission has started kicking into lower gears while traveling on interstate speed.
ODI 11124719
Service Brakes
Vehicle was purchased new. All brake pads and rotors need to be replaced with less than 20,000 miles on odometer. Attached letter was sent to nissan corporate u.s. Headquarters. No response to letter was received.
ODI 11065591
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan altima. While stationary, the vehicle would not start when prompted by the key fob. In addition, while driving various speeds, the vehicle would not stop when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact was able to place the vehicle in park to stop. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 113,090.
ODI 10969266
Air Bags · Service Brakes
Cambie las breaks nuevas y el ruido sigue, la luz de las bolsas de aire est prendida siempre
ODI 11246336
Service Brakes
When i am driving... Using the accelerator... And go to brake... My foot goes between the brake and accelerator and hits the floor instead of braking. This is dangerous.. The brake pedal and accelerator pedal are too far apart. It happens anywhere on street...or highway.
ODI 10862326
Air Bags · Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes
I was driving in the rain on 2-21-16 approaching a traffic light. The car accelerated when brake was applied, resulting in a 25 mph collision. Airbags did not deploy. I was bruised but did not require medical attention. I was cited for running the light. I am now afraid to drive the car.
Crash reported
ODI 10839111
Service Brakes
Brought a car from carmax brandywine md 2 weeks ago the cars breake pedal has a loud squeek and rubbing sensation when trying to brake it seems like it isnt catching took it back to carmax on 10/7/2015 they still have my car its 10/14/2015 i have read its a known fact that these cars have this problem witch could result in a accident if malfunction happens.
ODI 10780451
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
Engine quit while driving, brakes failed, steering locked up a deadly situation. Dealer claims it was due to a loose battery cable. If so a loose battery cable could kill you or others. *tr
ODI 10692355
Service Brakes
Brake failure due to 4 seized brake calipers. My wife was unable to stop completely at a busy intersection entering oncoming traffic lanes. No cars were present or she would have been hit, but very scary for my wife. All four rotors showed only a thin stripe of pad contact down the middle of the rotor. Took car to dealership was told this was normal and not covered under the warranty due to corrosion of there…
ODI 10650248
Service Brakes
When applying brake at low speeds (10-30 mph) the brake grabbed and threw occupants forward. On one occasion the wheels froze with brake pedal only 20% depressed. The problem is intermittent but repeatable. Dealer claims it is caused by defective brake power booster. Very dangerous failure mode. Not covered by warranty. *tr
ODI 10594362
Service Brakes · Wheels
Pushed brake to start stopping, brakes shuttered. Let up on brake, then reapplied and it shuttered again. This continued. Checked brake fluid, it was down slightly, put in to fill. Problem better but still exists, now air compressor gone.. This car was bought in oct 2012 what a lemon. Thank goodness it is a lease. Noise under car since day bought. At 30 mph it sounds like something hits something under there. Dealer…
ODI 10596031
Service Brakes · Steering
Purchased my new altima s2.5 convience pkg plus 1st of aug 2012. I bought new car to be safe this was my 3rd altima. Mon. Dec 31, 2012 @ 11;15 a.m. I made right turn into home driveway. My driveway is steep house sits down was proceeding forward down driveway to enter garage. I had brakes no warnings or indicators anything was wrong. Top of drive had brakes on, then let off little to allow car to go forward. As i…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10493467
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan altima. While parked, the contact depressed the brake pedal to place the vehicle in drive. The brake pedal dropped down to the floorboard. The brake warning light also illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 7,400.
ODI 10469363
Service Brakes
Maybe a week after purchasing a 2012 nissan altima on july 25, 2012, i heard squeaking sounds when braking. I returned to the dealership and was given a letter from the mechanic stating that it is normal for the brakes to squeak occasionally because the brakes a not made with the same materials used in the past. On oct 29, 2012, i returned to the dealership because the noise increased when stopping and i started to…
ODI 10484736
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
The pedals are positioned too close together. My husband complained of this a few weeks ago when he drove my car because his shoe got caught on the brake pedal as he was lifting his foot off the gas pedal. Then, yesterday, the same thing happened to me. I nearly drove my car through the front of the daycare where i was dropping off my son. I am now aware of how extra-cautious i have to be when driving my car so this…
ODI 10466003
Accelerator Pedal · Service Brakes
My brake pedal is too close to the gas pedal. I have to be very careful when driving. I have hit both pedals several times now. This needs to be fixed asap!!! *js
ODI 10462369
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