1999 Nissan Altima brakes problems

Filed Oct 9, 2020 · Brakes, Fuel system · 255,900 miles · NC

Keep having trouble smelling gas. Inside the car and fuel pump and the exhaust gas and I have small children it keeps messing with their asthma spending to much money keep getting it fixed.

Filed Nov 13, 2002 · Brakes · NV

Experienced steering wheel vibration and brake pedal pulsation while braking. I had the dealer replace the braking system at 20,000 miles at a cost of $1,050.37. We are now experiencing the same problem. Dt

Filed Apr 18, 2002 · Brakes · VA

My altima 1999 had have a brake problem. Sometime last year, when I drove above 35 MPH and stepped on brake, the steering wheel shook. I brought it to brown's fairfax nissan where I bought the vehicle to have it checked. I was told that I stepped on the brakes so hard, therefore the rotors were damaged. Unfortunately, drivers have to make stops to avoid accidents. I was not happy with the explaination of the technician at the dealership. It does not make any sense that I have to fix the brakes if I make a quick stop to avoid accident. On the other hand I needed to fix my car. I had to take my car to a shop in falls church to fix the rotors because the estimate to fix the rotors at the dealership was so expensive. The brakes were fine after the mechanic fixed them. However, the problem has come back last month. I am writing this report to ask investigators to look at the problem.

Filed Aug 13, 2001 · Brakes · RI

The brakes consistently squeal and now the brake pedal deploys to the floor; nissan of smithfield notified. Car brought in for inspection, oil changes, etc. Service department does not want to hear that these brakes squeal and I feel something is wrong with them. There have been numerous complaints in the newspaper regarding this year, make and model car regarding brakes. There is something definitely wrong; I respectfully request that an investigation be made regarding the brake systems, the squealing and other relative safety factors of the nissan altima 1999 braking system. Thank you.

Filed Feb 4, 2001 · Airbags, Brakes · TX · crash · 1 injury

To whom it may concern: I was in a terrible car accicent on 11/1/00. Neither airbag deployed and I had damage on all four sides of the vehicle. The worst of the damage was in the front ... The front of the car was gone down to the engine. This vehicle never drove well during the rain. In an ironic way, I am happy to know I am not the only one this has happend to. When I contacted the dealership,they refused to answer my questions & just said, "nissan has a fail proof airbag deployment system." I advised I had video type of the vehicle after he accident, but they didn't even want to see or acknowledge what had happend. Please feel free to contact me with any answers or information pertaining to this situation. Thank you.

Filed Nov 2, 2000 · Brakes · FL

I am constantly changing brakes.

Filed Jul 6, 2000 · Brakes · NY

At 12,000 miles vehicle would squeal whenever brakes are applied with more pressure then normal. Vehicle been in dealer shop on three occasions. Dealer informed consumer that they are unable to locate the problem, and refused to look at the vehicle any longer.

Filed Jun 3, 2000 · Brakes · NJ

In the past year my brakes & drums has been replace and they still don't work

Filed May 25, 2000 · Brakes · CA

When consumer comes to a stop brakes will squeak. Dealer found the rear brakes to be the problem. Vehicle is still under warranty.

Filed Apr 10, 2000 · Brakes · PA

Brake light came on in car, thought it was an electrical problem. Was told that I needed new front brakes. Went to 2 dealerships - both said same: front brake pads worn, replace front brake pads and resurface rotors. Total came to $247.74. Since this car is less than 1 year old, am I expected to replace the front brakes @ about every 10,000 miles? This is a major defect!!!