2005 Nissan Altima: soft or spongy brake pedal

Filed Oct 24, 2018 · Brakes, Transmission · 154,000 miles · MD · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. While attempting to shift the vehicle from park into drive, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the brake pedal was stiff. The contact stated that the vehicle had been purchased and delivered to her residence by an unknown dealer. The dealer was informed of the failure and the mechanic was able to replace the rear passenger side caliper at the contact's residence. Additionally, while driving 25 MPH, smoke emitted from the front driver's side wheel. The contact was informed that the brake rotor and caliper needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. Neither a dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the recent failure. The approximate failure mileage was 154,000. *tt consumer stated police informed the consumer the vehicle was not inspected.

Filed Aug 31, 2012 · Brakes · 110,000 miles · NH

I believe a recall should be placed for this problem. When the temperature falls below 10 degrees f, the brake pedal is hard and won't move therefore the brakes won't apply. This could cause a serious injury or death. It happens intermittently. Since other less serious problems warrant a recall why wouldn't this? It seems to be a common problem not only on 05 models. Just search the internet.

Filed Jan 20, 2012 · Brakes · 95,200 miles · NY · crash

The car was parked in a driveway for 6 hours in 10 degre weather. It was required to move the car to allow another vehicle to leave when the nissan was driven forward to re-park the vehicle and the brakes were applied the peddle was rock hard and no brakes were available causing a collision with a garage door. The dealership diagnosed the problem as a vacuum valve, integral with a vacuum hose. The dealer tested the car at 7:30am on 1/16/2012 when the car had been sitting for over 24 hours in 23 degree weather, the brake pedal was hard (however not rock solid) once the pedal was pumped twice the brakes worked accordingly. The theory was the valve was not functioing in the cold weather. The dealer tested the theory by removing the faulty part and placing it in the cold weather for approximatley 30 minutes and reinstalled part back intot he car and created a similar scenario where the brake pedal was hard with limited brakes (temperature was 22 degrees). The part has been replaced and appears to have solved the issue. I am dissapointed that the nissan altima can potentially have brakes in extreme cold weather as I live in a cold climate.

Filed Mar 14, 2011 · Transmission · FL

I purchased a 2005 nissan altima in 2006 with 13, 000 miles. Shortly after purchasing it, I began to have issues with a "spongy" clutch...meaning it would become very loose. Often it would have to be pumped and then shoved into gear. I brought the car to a local nissan dealer complaining of the issues with the clutch. They had it for a day and couldn't find anything wrong with it. Of course, back then it was still under warranty. The problem never went away. In fact, it became worse until it was finally a safety issue. This clutch issue would occur at random times in different weather making it very difficult to predict or avoid. Often, I was driving in traffic and unable to shift into the next gear. Eventually, I had to have the master and slave cylinder replaced and the entire clutch system replaced at my own expense. Both were temporary solutions. Again, I had problems with the clutch. My car clutch now sticks to the floor making it impossible to switch gears. This is very dangerous. Often I am struggling to get the car moving in traffic or at turns putting me and my children in danger. Before I pay to have the same issue repaired again, I did some research this time, and this seems to be a common problem among this year and make of nissan. To me, this is an issue that nissan needs to address as it is a safety issue for thier consumers. I have records of all repairs beginning with the initial complaint. In my opinion, nissan needs to be accountable and recall and fix the problems before it results in a fatal accident.

Filed Nov 1, 2009 · Transmission · 32,000 miles · NY

I had the clutch drop to the floor, get spongy and really low when I'm driving. It happened several times, each time costing me money to sit up in a hotel or miss work many states away. Every single time I take it to the dealer they tell me there is nothing wrong with it.