Nissan Altima Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
- 182
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 13
- Years with records
- 2001–2013
- Stored years
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 182 stored complaint records:
- 18 indicate a crash
- 7 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- master cylinder · 78 records
- brake light · 50 records
- brake fluid · 43 records
- cylinder leaking · 25 records
- brake pedal · 17 records
- warning light · 16 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 58 |
| 30–60k mi | 51 |
| 60–100k mi | 30 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. While driving approximately 40 mph, the brakes failed and the vehicle crashed into a pole. No warning indicators illuminated. The driver side air bag deployed. A police report was filed. The contact sustained neck, chest, and back injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an independent mechanic. The vin and failure mileage were…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10822758
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2012 nissan altima. Consumer writes in regards to brake noises. *smd
ODI 10662806
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/$800.00,…
ODI 10631242
Master Cylinder · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2011 nissan altima. Consumer writes in regards to braking system service bulletin. *smd the consumer stated when he received the service campaign and service bulletin, in the mail he was not experiencing any problems. However, in november 2013, the vehicle began to display some of the identifying problems associated with the service campaign. The brake warning light and traction control warning light illuminated.…
ODI 10604246
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2006 nissan altima. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle brake repair problems. *smd the consumer believed having found rust on the brakes, with only 20,559 miles, on the vehicle was excessive. The dealer informed the consumer the brake pads needed to be replaced, along with other brake repairs due to the rust destroying the rotors. The consumer was informed water entered the vehicle on the drivers side under the…
ODI 10553421
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Structure
So after my husband replaced a faulty brake caliper on the left rear of my altima he proceeded to rotate the tires. It was then he discovered my driver side floor pan completely rusted out. We had been noticing a "wet car" smell on occasion, but i would never have imagined this. I am so disgusted. To beat it all, nissan won't rectify this?? That's bull@$#t. I had a 1995 altima that i drove for over a decade with…
ODI 10535330
Electrical System · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
Parked can in front of store and attmpted to start it but it would not start. Yellow "key missing" light comes on but it won't start. Key battery is new, car battery is new, won't jump start. Car is dead. Turns out to be the steering lock mechanism. Only 57, 000 miles and this is only one of many issues we have had with this car. New battery (2) new brake switch new alternator new a/c pump new front rotor. *tr
ODI 10499777
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. The contact stated that while depressing the brakes and leaving a parking lot, the brakes failed and the vehicle merged onto the highway. The contact was able to stop the vehicle by coasting into another driveway and applying the emergency brakes. After letting the vehicle sit for a few hours, the vehicle drove as normal. The vehicle was later taken to the dealer. After…
ODI 10502300