1999 Nissan Altima: grinding or squealing brakes

5 of the 86 complaints about the 1999 Nissan Altima describe grinding or squealing brakes.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 6%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 3 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Grinding or squealing brakes by model year

2022
1
2021
2
2020
1
2019
2
2018
3
2017
5
2016
2
2015
7
2014
16
2013
33
2012
7
2011
4
2010
1
2009
3
2008
14
2007
15
2006
15
2005
18
2004
3
2003
3
2002
9
2001
4
2000
2
1999
5
1998
4
1997
1
1996
2
1995
1

What owners say

Filed Feb 11, 2003 · Acceleration, Seats · 33,500 miles · IL · crash

The sway bar doesn't stabilize the vehicle. *jb when driving the vehicle it bounces sideways, there noise when going over bumps (possible bent strut), and bounces sideways. The rear seat behind the driver collapsed upon the impact of the accident. The cruise control didn't appear to cancel when the vehicle was out of control. The cruise control is fine when driving straight, but if the vehicle swerves, the vehicle goes out of control. The antenna squeaked-was greased, the wipers are wrong-replaced, and the vehicle made a humming noise when accelerated. Scc

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 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 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 Jan 30, 2000 · Brakes · CA

I have been having a "squealing" brake for the past couple of months. Throughout the entire day, my brakes would make a shrilly noise whenever I braked (at least 4 or 5 times throughout the day). I took my car to the mechanics and had a brake inspection done. The mechanic said my brakes are brand new... So I went to the nissan dealer in cerritos. They informed me of a memo that nissan had sent out to its dealers regarding brake noise, claiming that it was "normal" to have some noise. In any case, I feel that a 6 month old car should have no noise coming from anywhere, considering that I have followed the complete warranty instructions in maintaining my car. In addition, the mechanic that inspected my brakes also told me that he, too, had an altima; and that his brakes started making noise since 5,000 miles. If there are any reports or any news in regards to nissan brakes, please contact me. Your help is appreciated.