2008 Nissan Altima: brake failure

Filed Apr 29, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 215,000 miles · FL · fire

Was driving to work on the highway using cruise control and then I tried to get out of cruise and step on the gas pedal but it got stuck, I realized I wasn't able to get over to the first lane due to traffic, so I tried to slow down to pull over to the median closest to the third lane, however, the brakes stopped working and I wasn't able to stop the vehicle, I even tried to press the button to shut the car off but it wouldn't shut down, there was no smell of smoke or anything and than as the car begin slowing on its own, all of a sudden smoke just poofed up and I grabbed my purse and phone and jumped out of the moving car . Ran away from the car and realize that I had taken my wallet out of my purse previous and I turned to go back but the car was engulfed in flames. I called 911 to get assistance.

Filed Dec 1, 2011 · Brakes · 68,000 miles · SC

Master cylinder leak, had to replace master cylinder or it could have lead to a brake failure.

Filed Oct 28, 2011 · Airbags, Brakes · 63,500 miles · IN · crash · 1 injury

This was a one vehicle crash (total loss) that occurred when the brakes would not work causing our car to strike a brick wall (also emergency brakes did not work). None of the vehicle airbags deployed except for the drivers steering wheel airbag which deployed once the vehicle came to a stop. The accident occurred at approx. 11:45 pm, 22 october 2011. No drugs and or alcohol were involved. The car was recently purchased from a lexus dealer and the same company owns a nissan dealership which confirmed that all nissan recall items were complied with. We have several professional photographs to prove that there is still something going on with the nissan altima 2.5 brakes and air bags to allow something like this to happen. I have personally talked with[xxx] about this and left a voice mail with [xxx] at their the federal safety agency office. My insurance company confirmed that this car was a total loss and the vehicle has been now been removed from the towing and collision facility here in indiana and sold to a parts salvage company. I was trying to have someone inspect this car before it was destroyed, but it appears that it is now to late to do anything about this. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Dec 14, 2010 · Brakes · 30,000 miles · PA

The dashboard warning lamps "dsc off", "slip" and "brake" indicator sporadically were coming on. The warning indications became more frequent. Took it to the dealer, and they said it is the brake master cylinder leaking brake fluid into the vacuum booster. Since the leak is contained in the vehicle, the leak is not apparent on the ground. If brake fluid gets too low, total loss of brakes could result in a crash. The replacement master cylinder is back ordered, and may take weeks to arrive. Internet research shows that the leaking master cylinder is a very common defect. Vehicle only has 30k miles.

Filed Oct 27, 2010 · Brakes · 30,000 miles · KS

Master cylinder leaks on vehicle. Has potential to cause loss of braking. Has not caused any major failure at this time, but does require brake fluid reservoir to need a refill about once every 2 months (I.e. The brake light on the dash starts to come on while driving).

Filed Oct 9, 2009 · Brakes · TX · crash

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that when it rained the brakes locked and caused the vehicle to skid. The brake failure has caused a crash to occur while driving 25 MPH. The contact is aware of the safety risk since a crash has occurred. The current mileage was 19,000 and the approximate failure mileage was 0.