2007 Nissan Altima: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Dec 1, 2021 · Transmission · CA

The Transmission failed at 51,000 miles. It has not come to a grinding halt yet but poses a safety hazard on any long trips. It was only a strange noise that varied with the acceleration that tipped us off that there might be a problem. The car is 14 years old now but my wife put very few miles on it and it still should be working. Regularly maintained by my local Nissan dealer for the lifespan of the car. Having now seen many other notices on Nissan transmissions for this and other model years you think Nissan would have recalled the cars and addressed the problem. I am very disappointed with Nissan and will buy another brand for my wife's next car.

Filed Nov 22, 2020 · Transmission · 181,225 miles · NC

I have a 2007 nissan altima 2.5s with CVT transmission that has failed at 181,225 miles. Car has always been taken care of.. Driving down the road a whining sound started lost acceleration then a very loud grinding noise and then shifting issues.. All with in 15 minutes.. No warning just quit going. Mechanics state it is the transmission and has to be replaced. Really love my car but the replacement is so expensive. Nissan needs to help due to this is an on going issue.

Filed Oct 11, 2014 · Suspension · 119,000 miles · CA

Vehicle began to make a noise (rubbing,squeaking) sound from the rear while traveling at slow speed. Noise subsequently determined to be a broken rear anti sway bar. Further research indicates that the oe sway bar is constructed of hollow material and fracture is a common occurrence on this make model.

Filed Feb 17, 2012 · Brakes, Electrical · 24,999 miles · GA

06/30/09 (24,999 miles): the brake pedal was pressed to the floor of the car and the car would not start for two-three days before the pedal automatically depressed. The brakes began to squeak and the brake light was on. Nissan dealership replaced front caliper assembly per ntb08-057a and replaced rear pads and hardware per ntb08-047a. 01/21/2011: the brake pedal was pressed to the floor of the car and the car would not start for one day before the pedal automatically depressed. The brakes began to squeak and the brake light was on. 02/17/2012 (69,504 miles): the brakes began to squeak and the brake light was on. Nissan dealership diagnosed that the brake master cylinder was leaking fluid into the brake booster. They found the brake fluid level low, causing the brake light to be illuminated.

Filed Feb 16, 2012 · Brakes · 70,000 miles · CA

The day I purchased my vehicle around dec 2007, the brakes were squeaking. The service department and dealership where I bought the vehicle from told me it was just dust on the brakes and it could be washed off with a pressure washer. This problem has never been solved even when my brake pads had been replaced. I began to have a serious problem with my breaks a few months ago when every time I would push on my break pedal, the break pedal would kick back, car would jerk, and I would have to reapply the break pedal to stop/slow my vehicle. I finally took it to my nissan dealership/service dept and was told the vehicle's master cylinder had a leak and needed to be replaced. This is a serious problem and an expensive price for something that should be under warranty.

Filed Nov 7, 2011 · Brakes · MO

Since I have gotten my 2007 nissan altima, there has been various issues/problems with it. One of my complaints has been the brakes. I was told by my dealership that the squeaky screeching noise is normal for all nissan's which I thought was a bunch of crap. Through the years, no matter if replacing brake pads to calibers I should not have the squeaking still.

Filed Jun 20, 2011 · 48,614 miles · OH

On july 8, 2009 took vehicle into nissan north for service and requested they check the sunroof as well, it had been squeaking when operated - opening and closing. Nissan lubed the track. On march 19, 2010 took vehicle into nissan north for service and requested they check the windows and sunroof, sunroof still squeaking off and on when operated - opening and closing. Nissan lubed windows for noise. June 2011 took vehicle into nissan north because sunroof made and awful noise and stopped working in mid-close. The service technician manually had to close the sunroof.

Filed Jun 20, 2011 · Brakes · 46,676 miles · OH

On june 8, 2009 took vehicle into nissan north for routine maintenance, but also requested the brakes to be checked because they had just recently began to grind. With this service, nissan noted a complete brake inspection was performed and nothing was found to be wrong with the brakes. Before I got home, the brakes began grinding again so took the vehicle back into nissan north on june 9, 2009. Although, just the day before we'd been told nothing was found wrong with the brakes they charged us $100.00 to machine the front rotors. On july 8, 2009 took the vehicle back into nissan north because the brakes were now grinding much worse than initially. Nissan said they could lubricate pads, but not much else. On march 19, 2010 took the vehicle back into nissan and they replaced the front pads and turned the rotors as well as replaced the rear brakes and turned the drums and rotors at a cost of $400.00 to us. Brakes have squeaked off and on, especially when it rains and nissan says this happens sometimes? June 2011 the brake light began coming on when the car is started, and has continued to do so intermittently.

Filed Apr 24, 2009 · Brakes · 49,000 miles · AL

Tl*- the contact owns a 2007 nissan altima. When applying pressure to the break pedal she would hear an abnormal grinding noise. She took her vehicle to the dealer where a technician stated that she needed to replace her front break calipers at an expense of $1000.00. She has not had the vehicle repaired. She contacted the manufacturer and was waiting for a response. The failure and current mileage were 49,000.

Filed Dec 1, 2008 · Engine · 42,121 miles · SC

One week after taking my 2007 nissan altima into the dealership for an oil change and some recalls, I heard a grinding noise coming from under the hood during startup. Upon further diagnosis, the noise would come back when the A/C was turned off. The ironic part is, this was the first time the dealership had seen my car since the 36,000 mile warranty had expired. Now, another week later, the A/C will not even work, and no repair shop can repair it except the dealership.

Filed Aug 20, 2008 · Brakes · 7,000 miles · PA

Brakes squeaking.

Filed Aug 7, 2008 · Brakes · 7,500 miles · MS

I have a 2007 nissan altima. Since 7500 miles, my brakes squeak when brake pedal is pressed. I have had my car in numerous times at the nissan dealership and have been told that there is nothing wrong with my brakes. They acknowledge that they hear the squeak but do not consider it a defect. I complained to nissan USA and was told that when they contacted the dealership that checked the brakes, they were told that there was not a problem and they were never able to duplicate the noise that I was hearing when I stopped. I told was told via email that there was nothing that nissan north america could do to help me. This is very poor customer service. I was also told that when it was time for a brake job, the new pads should not squeak. The service tech told me that the 2008 altima's did not have this problem.