There has been no incident, but I have a concern of future failure. My car is losing brake fluid, as I've had to refill the reservoir periodically when the dash light illuminates. Today, the dealer confirmed that there are no external leaks in the brake system, so it is likely inside the master cylinder. First occurrence of low brake fluid was at about 75000 miles. I am concerned that the corrosive fluid may be causing damage that will lead to a sudden failure in the braking system. I know there is an ongoing investigation for this problem, so I wanted to register my car as having the problem.
2007 Nissan Altima brakes complaints
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Brake fluid leaking into master cylinder on 2007 nissan altima . Brake warning light comes on in car and brakes acts as if it doesn't want to stop. Took my car to the dealership sutherlin nissan and they explained it just needed a new master cylinder and there was a leakage. Never mentioned a possible recall or anything. Sad thing is 9 times outta 10 they were most likely aware of the issue and still charged me to diagnose the symptom. Their greed to get paid 467.00 for the job itself , that they never went into details of what could happen or the dangers of continuing to drive the car, mainly what the car needed. I googled the issue and to my surprise I wasn't the only consumer affected. I never received any notices about this issue and now wants to know why. This is dangerous and deemed unsafe . I'm thankful my instances LED me to google this issue because the dealership never mentioned it.
After the brake light was sporadically coming on and off while I was driving, I brought my 2007 altima into the dealership. The technicians diagnosed that the master cylinder is leaking. The car has just over 27,300 miles on it. The mechanic topped off the fluid and advised me to bring it back in a few days when they had an open appointment. I am the first and only owner.
Was advised at the dealer that there was a leakage and that I could lose my brakes if I didn't change the master cylinder, the master cylinder was replaced, and I noticed a big difference in the brakes after this problem getting repaired.
I bought this vehicle brand new and it has been properly maintained. While driving down the road the vdc off and slip light came on. After turning the car off, and restarting the light would go out. This happened twice so I made an appointment with nissan, while driving there it came on again. The stated that my master cylinder was bad and needed to replaced, the cost was $620.00. This car was recently inspected and has not even needed new brake pads yet. I also have a problem with the tire pressure light coming on even when tires have correct pressure. I had to pay $ 50.00 to have it reset so it would not stay on. After doing some research this seems like a common problem, that nissan is doing nothing about.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan altima. The contact stated the vehicle failed to start immediately. When the vehicle does start and is turned off it would not restart for approximately fifteen minutes. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who stated the harness assembly, brake switch and a hose band needed to be replaced. The contact stated the failure was a manufacturers defect. The failure mileage was 36,114. The current mileage was 36,600. Updated 08/31/11 *bf updated 2/21/12
Problem: master cylinder leaking into the brake booster. I was fortunate to have it discovered during a routine oil change appointment prior to any brake problems on the road. When I got home, I did an internet search to see if there was any information on this issue. In doing so, I discovered that the federal safety agency had received several complaints and was investigating it. Also, there had been a recall of 2007 nissan sentras due to the same component. This is a safety concern as well as a costly repair job so please add my complaint to your file. Thanks.
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.
The "brake" light on my 2007 altima had been coming on briefly then going off again for extended periods for about three or four months. I had the car at the dealership for a transmission issue at 40,000 miles and mentioned the "brake" light issue as an aside. Dealer then inspected and said there was an internal leak inside of the brake master cylinder and that it would need to be replaced at a cost of $460.00 I agreed to the replacement because dealer said that brake failure could occur if not replaced. My research indicated that others were having a similar issue with the faulty brake master cylinder with this make and model.
I have a 2007 nissan altima with only 23,000 miles. The brake light comes on frequently. Sometimes it goes back off quickly, and other times it stays on for a while. I was told that the master cylinder needs replacing, but is not covered by warranty or recall. It seems like a very common problem that should be handled with a recall from nissan, they have already done so for the sentra.
My brake light has been going on and off for a couple of years now on my 2007 nissan altima. I have the car 3 years now and the dealership addressed the issue by resetting the alarm and topping off the brake fluid. Now, they tell me that I need to pay $560 to replace the master cylinder brake and if I don't it will fail and I could be involved in a fatal crash depending on where I am at when it happens. Of course my car is just out of warranty. I see many complaints on this and the nissan sentra was recalled. Why not the nissan altima. It's almost like they are gambling with our lives and taking care of the situation only after the warranty has run out. Toyota apparently was not the only one with a brake issue!!
Brake light on the dash keeps turning on when I accelerate and make sharp turns. Called nissan and they told me that there is a brake fluid leak that needs to be addressed. The car is 3 years old. After searching the internet I saw that my vehicle is not the only 2007 altima that has reported this issue in the last two months alone.
My brake light on the console stays on for long periods of time and then turns off. I went to nissan and they told me that there was a leak in the brake master cylinder and with the part and labor it was about $450! My car is no longer under warranty but as I do my research online I find that this is happening to other nissan owners not only 2007 altimas. There is already a recall for the brake master cylinders for sentras. Why not for altimas? It is clear that there is a issue and there is historical data to prove it. Why do I have pay $450 out of my pocket when it is a know issue that nissan is aware of? Do they want to wait till there are a lot of accidents before they do something about it? Please investigate on our behalf so that nissan will remedy the situation and start a recall.
1. "brake" light came on instrument panel. 2. Light first came on about one month ago and has gone on and off since then. Brakes will sometimes lurch and almost feel like I have no brakes. I have had no wrecks yet but have had some close calls since it feels like I cannot stop at first. 3. The nissan dealership said that the master solenoid or master cylinder is leaking and needs to be replaced for almost $500 and that this has been pretty common on altimas with various mileage. Numerous others have had this same problem that I have seen on the internet.
"brake" light on dash comes on and goes back off occasionally. Through research of other altima owners online, found a common issue of a leaking master cylinder. There is a recall for 2.0l sentras with a leaking master cylinder, but nothing for the 2007 altima, for a problem which is common to many people, often around or after the warranty period has expired.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan altima. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag warning light continued to illuminate for approximately six months. In addition, the brake lights would independently illuminate sporadically. The dealer was notified and advised that the master cylinder was leaking into the brake booster. The dealer advised that they were aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 39,000 and the current mileage was 44,984. Updated 01/20/11 *bf updated 03/25/11
My car would not start consistently. I have a 2007 nissan altima with push button start. You have to engage the brake for the start button to work (and have itelli key). The brake light was not registering regularly, so you could start your car and drive somewhere and be stuck. I am lucky I have an honest mechanic who figured out it was the brake safety switch under the pedal and replaced it to resolve the issue. When nissan was notified they confirmed they have sold that part very often. I would think this part should not be one that stops working so easily and is a recall/manufacturing issue.
On 01/25/2010, I was driving from work and while I attempted to stop to a light,the brakes failed to respond. I couldn't control the car anymore. The car slid, and hit another car in the back,but because the speed was low, the damage was minor. After that, the car was frozen ; the police came and the car was towed to a nearby autobody shop; after the outside damage was fixed, the car was transported to a nissan dealership because the car was not drivable.(the soft ware was messed up,as the dealer told me).at the nissan dealership, the software was reset. They couldn't guarantee though that this incident will not happen again. I contacted the manufacturer and explained that this car had a general inspection less than 2 months prior the accident and the annual revision less than3 weeks prior the accident, and now, even the car was fixed the nissan dealer cannot guarantee that the system will not fail again. The manufacturer decided to sent the car for another inspection to the same nissan dealer that couldn't guarantee the safety of my car. At this point, I am afraid driving the car.
The traction control and brake warning lights come on while driving. Dealer states that the master cylinder is leaking and needs replacement under warranty. The part is on back order with the manufacturer, however, the dealer has stated that the car is safe to drive until the part is available and can be replaced.
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.
While traveling approx 50mph approaching a curve brake pedal was depressed and car would not stop. Driver noticed traffic slowing and reacted by shifting car to neutral and slowly applying parking brake. Doing such caused car to fishtail and slide (as roads were wet) and caused a collision. Driver has complained since 2007 to dealership regarding brakes and told each time (4 complaints) that nothing is wrong with brakes. Brakes were "replaced" 6 months ago by dealership (customer paid) however brake issues still remained. Such negligence has resulted in a car accident and thousands in property damage.
Brakes squeaking.
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.
We bought a 2007 altima (used) which still had all original manufacture parts on it. The second day that we had it the brakes started squealing. When I took it to the dealer they had it from 7am until I finally got it back at 11pm which seemed weird and upset me very much. They told me that all they needed to do was clean the pads and for extra help they sprayed some stuff on them to keep it from squealing. The next day started squealing again, so I took it back and they told me that they just found out that nissan's corporate tech's were trying to find out what caused all of the altima's to have this issue. Then they wanted to put new pad on for me to see if it would help. I agreed and to bring it in the next day and I went home and marked the pads myself and when I took it in I asked to see the old pads when they were finished. When I went in and they showed me the pads they were not the ones I marked and they insisted that they were and the issue was fixed. And they said there will probably be a fix or a recall by next year and to just deal with it if it started squealing again which started as I was still in the dealers parking lot. Please help.
Exited interstate highway, traveled up ramp, was unable to lift left foot to brake (possibly caught under parking brake pedal, which is close to the brake), traveled through intersection and hit guard rail, causing $8,800 damage to my 7-mo.-old leased 2007 nissan altima. The whole front end crumbled. Because I was not wearing a seat belt, I was thrown into the windshield, hitting and smashing the rear view mirror and cracking the windshield. Injuries sustained were not serious, but there would have been no injuries at all if the air bags had deployed. None of them did. I am now very concerned about the safety of myself and any passengers I might have in my car. The dealers service center said that the impact was too high up on the front end to trigger the sensors. If my vehicle had slid under the rear of a truck, I would have been killed in spite of being surrounded with air bags.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 nissan altima. When applying pressure to the brakes, the contact heard a loud grinding sound. After an inspection, the dealer stated that they would replace the brake rotors under warranty. The following day, she heard the noise again and the dealer stated that it was normal. Two months later, while driving in rainy weather, the contact was involved in a crash. Another dealer stated that the previous dealer did not replace the brake system, only the brake pads. The second dealer also stated that the brake system was defective. The contact filed a complaint with the manufacturer. The VIN, engine size, number of cylinders, speed, and powertrain were unknown. The failure mileage was 11,900 and current mileage was 20,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 nissan altima. While driving 20 MPH, the brake pedal stuck to the floor when it was depressed. There was a loss of power steering and brakes and a crash occurred. The front end of the vehicle was damaged; however, there were no injuries. The road conditions were wet. A police report was filed. The cause of the failure was unknown. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it currently remains. The vehicle did not have antilock brakes. The current and failure mileages were 7,000.
Brand new 2007 nissan altima took to deale r at 2915 for oil change and asked them to check brakes. They told me they needed to replace back brake pads. While waiting 6 hours they finally were going to let me take it, but the warning light came on. The mechanics were not sure what caused this and they needed the car to stay. At one point I was told the computerwas not doing what it was supposed to with the car. After several days I was told they would need to replace the wiring harness. Needless to say when I finally picked up the car they only fixed the wiring harness. It had trouble starting as well. I wait several minutes checking to see that car was in park and brake pedal pushed in and pushed on the ignition with thumb, and nd it took several tries before car started. Mind you this was a brand new car? Very frustrated.
Purchased car nov "06; @ 90 days service, I asked them to check the brakes. One month later, I asked them again to check the brakes. Upon leaving the dealership, the brakes locked up. I was able to get it back to dealership. I was told later that day, the brake system failed.
1.)when the car warm ups after 15-20 minutes, the slip and traction control off light come on. 2.) the speedometer fails, the wipers sometimes fail (in the rain!), and now the headlight go on off by themselves (at night!!!) 3.) the car was taken to a dealer. They adjusted a lose wire 1st, second they replaced an ABS actuator, the 3rd time at the dealer they ordered a transmission computer gizmo (is on order and not replaced).
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