The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the ABS and TPMS warning lights illuminated and the vehicle started to stall. The contact saw smoke coming out from underneath the hood. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. An independent mechanic towed the vehicle to the contact’s residence. The independent mechanic then diagnosed that the transmission fluid and engine coolant were leaking over the engine compartment. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 07V267000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was not repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that upon attempting to start the vehicle, the brakes seized. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall related to the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 232,740.
2007 Nissan Altima brakes problems
70 complaints (15% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 50,000. 9 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 70
- of this car's complaints
- 15%
- typical mileage
- 50,000
- crashes
- 9
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Foundation components: disc: pads2
- Foundation components: master cylinder1
- Foundation components: disc: caliper1
- Antilock: ABS warning light1
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Nissan Altima brakes problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2007 Nissan Altima brakes
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
Brake Master Cylinder Internal Leak
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE11-020 to investigate possible brake performance loss due to brake fluid leaking from the master cylinder into the brake booster in the subject vehicles.A total of 237 complaints were identified by ODI and Nissan.The majority of complaints and warranty claims reported that brake malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination as the only symptom of a problem.Only 12 complaints alleged any effect on brake performance and in each of these the drivers were able to stop the vehicles without incident.No crash claims could be attributed to the alleged defect. Returned part analysis data provided by Nissan showed that most of the master cylinders replaced under warranty did not have a leak condition.These replacements may have resulted from brake MIL illumination due to pad wear.For most of the warranty claims, in a few cases where a master cylinder leak was found, Nissan's testing showed that the leaks were extremely slow and would require thousands of miles or months of driving before brake performance could be affected.After an extensive study of replaced master cylinders for a presumed leak, Nissan was unable to identify any concern with the parts or design of the subject components that could affect brake performance. Nevertheless, Nissan does recognize a concern with premature brake MIL illumination and has decided to address this problem by conducting a voluntary service campaign covering approximately 1.17 million model year 2007 through 2012 Altima vehicles (up to June 25, 2011 production, the date of Nissan's running change for the longer life brake pad).Nissan's owner letter for the service campaign states, As your brake pads wear over time, the brake fluid level in the master cylinder reservoir will drop and may cause the brake warning lamp to illuminate.?Although this is a normal condition, there has been concern that the brake warning light illumination may be caused by a slow fluid leak over time.Nissan's service campaign will inspect the brake pads and test the master cylinder for leakage.If leakage is detected, Nissan will replace the master cylinder at no charge.If excessive pad wear is observed, customers will be notified and will be responsible for repairs.For more details concerning Nissan's service campaign, see the PE11-020 file on Based on the low failure rate for confirmed master cylinder leakage in the subject vehicles and the low probability that the condition would affect brake performance, this investigation is closed.
PE11020
What 2007 Nissan Altima owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
As I was driving north on the 101 in the Carpinteria area, I attempted to brake for a construction zone slowdown. I had about 100ft to brake and was going 50mph compared to the 25mph of the cars up ahead. When I pressed the brakes, they did not fully engage and rather appeared to 'slip'. It felt like the brakes were engaged but not limiting the slow of the car in a significant manner. I rear-ended the car in front of me causing that car to hit the car in front of it. I could smell a strong burnt smell during and after the event. The car and brake piece are still available for inspection for another week or so until insurance is done investigating the car for the report, at which point it will be signed over to the scrapyard where it is currently being held (Steelhead Auto Recycler). This incident absolutely endangered my own life and the lives of the individuals of multiple vehicles around me. If I were going 10mph more than I was at the time I wouldn't be typing this message right now. I had absolutely no control over the speed of the car, and because of the construction there was no way to avoid the car in front of me. The lives of the family in the car in front of me were also especially endangered. The specific piece is not being inspected by the manufacturer or the police, although it possibly could be investigated once insurance does follow up with the report. There were no warnings that this was going to occur. In fact the car had its brakes checked just 2 years prior to this incident and it completely passed inspection with no concerns. Brake failure is not an experience I would wish on anyone in the world. It is absolutely petrifying in the moment and can result in devastation of so many lives.
The owners and or sellers of this dangerous and life threatening vehicle that was sold to me knowing that the car was in extremely bad condition. These criminals sold me the vehicle knowing that it was not smog cleared or approved. They sold me a fatal accident waiting to o happen! They intentionally modified the odometer/mileage to 85k/95k... But when I ran a check on car fax, it clearly showed that this vehicle was 206,851 miles of wear and tear to engine. The break system almost killed me on the freeway and made me lose control and forcefully made me spin out of driving control for 3 full spins in the middle of the freeway, bu the grace of god, I missed all incoming traffic.
When step my brake coming from the freeway to get exit my steering shaking, my suspension I heard something when get rough road and seat beat in the driver side cant pull anymore
While approaching the gate to my office parking lot this morning, I attempted to come to a stop while the gate opened. As I approached the gate, I could have been travelling no faster than 4-5 miles per hour. The brakes failed to react. I floored the brakes, but to no avail, and crashed into the gate. Fearful of the safety of the car, I had it towed to the nissan dealership, and I was informed that there have been past issues with the 2007 nissan altima master brake cylinder. After checking the car, I was informed that it was a problem with that part. It had leaked internally and at the time I attempted to brake there was simply no more fluid to provide pressure to the brakes. I asked if this could have happened at any speed, and was told that it could have done so. Apparently the federal safety agency has dealt with complaints on this before, but as a second owner of the car, I had no idea this issue was out there. Had I had to brake at a high rate of speed, there could have been serious casualties or even fatalities. Please investigate and consider a recall of this car.
A week ago, my brakes stop working, I have to push the brakes completely to the floor for my 2007 nissan altima to stop. My brake light did not come on checked brake fluid still and normal level took it to get my brakes checked the said it was the brake booster.
I started my car on the morning of 11/21/2012 and noticed my brake light (!) pop on, I looked in the manual and read my brake fluid may be low, I checked and it was low so I added some the light is still on, I have read many complaints that the master cylinder may be bad.
The brake feels like it is sticking. When you press the brake and release it, it feels like is it is not coming back all the way. Also, when you press the brake sometimes it stops or slows suddenly or fast, and other times it is normal.
Slowly entering home garage. Braking. Vehicle abruptly accelerated into garage striking and destroying work bench and damaging rear garage wall. Left rubber burn marks where front (drive) wheels spun after impact and drag marks on floor where rear wheels were locked up and dragging. Filled garage and engine compartment of car with sheet rock dust from the impact with the interior wall. Do not recall when engine returned to idle but was able to shift into reverse and back away from damage area. Car was drivable and operated normally after restarting. Dealer estimated damage to car at $2667.99, reported incident to nissan consumer affairs and was assigned case #[xxx]. I will now drive the car with extreme caution and discourage my wife from driving it. Waiting for response by nissan representative, which was promised within two working days. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Brake fluid leaking. Brake light turns on intermittently.
Questions about the 2007 Nissan Altima brakes
Does the 2007 Nissan Altima have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 70 complaints about the brakes of the 2007 Nissan Altima, 15% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2007 Nissan Altima brakes problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 50,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Nissan Altima brakes?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Nissan Altima have bad brakes?
The Nissan Altima model years with the most brakes complaints are 2008 (93 complaints), 2007 (70 complaints) and 2013 (58 complaints).
Other 2007 Nissan Altima problems
Suspension 121Engine 75Airbags 63Transmission 62Electrical 37Body 27Acceleration 17Steering 17Visibility 12Seats 11Fuel system 9Wheels 7Tires 6Driver assistance 5Lights 4Seat belts 4Locks 1
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