2010 Nissan Altima: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Feb 9, 2018 · Airbags, Brakes · 135,000 miles · CA

The incident happened the week of 02/08/18 my wife noticed some light vdc slip ABS lights all came on them while on highway all of the brakes locked and she could not accelerate car.

Filed Sep 27, 2016 · Brakes · 98,070 miles · GA

My 19 year old daughter was driving her car down the road when it stopped accelerating acting as if the brakes were applied. She could not get the car to go above 25 miles an hour. She was able to pull into a parking lot and wait for her dad to come and help her. When her dad got there the car was sluggish and would not accelerate because it felt like the brakes were being applied. He switched the car to manual and was able to get it home. The ABS, vdc off, slip lights all came on. The next day all lights were off and the car drove normally. This happened two more times intermittently at which time we took it into our mechanic. He discovered a power brake booster needed replacing. He believed this was a safety recall as it had been a recall on the 2007, 2008 and 2009 nissan altima. Much to our dismay nissan has not issued a recall for this safety issue for the 2010 models. My mechanic told us this was definitely a safety issue that should be addressed by nissan.

Filed Jul 13, 2016 · Electrical · TN

I have numerous starting problems and the vdc,ABS, and slip light come on while driving. Sometimes it can take 4 or 5 tries until the vehicle starts with the push button start. The battery,alternator and starter have been checked and found to be in good working order. This is a safety issue as the numerous lights that come on while driving present a problem especially if the ABS system light comes on while driving.

Filed Aug 4, 2015 · Brakes, Electrical · 67,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start on several occasions and the ABS and vdc warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle restarted after the vehicle was jumpstarted; however, the failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake light switch was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 67,000.

Filed May 17, 2015 · Brakes, Electrical · 55,600 miles · MD

On several occasions the vehicle has failed to start when the brake was depressed. At the present time the ABS light, slip and vdc are now illuminated after driving the car for a few minutes. It is my understanding that this is supposed to blink if there is a problem driving in wet road conditions or it is slippery. I have read numerous complaints from other owners having the same issue with the car not starting. It takes several tries in order to get the car to turnover and start. I believe that nissan needs to investigate this issue further and issue a recall for these vehicles.

Filed Dec 15, 2014 · Brakes · 50,000 miles · GA

Several times over the past few months and everyday for the past week, the car will not start during ignition due to the inability to depress the brake. The only way to get it to start is to repeatedly hit the brakes while pressing the start button. It never consistently works but eventually starts. After starting, the ABS, vdc, and slip warning lights are illuminated. There have been multiple reports of the same thing happening with this model from other owners. This poses a serious risk to health particularly in times where one may need to leave immediately. More often, it is an extreme inconvenience. The dealership service departments want to charge over $500 to repair something that is clearly defective and systematic. Please do something about this as many altima owners are experiencing the same frustration that I have endured.

Filed Oct 20, 2014 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 20,000 miles · VA

Norfolk, virginia - my 2010 nissan altima with push button start failed to start. All other electrical seemed fine. I had just previously noticed the ABS, vdc and slip warning lit while driving. After checking fuses, key fob batteries, etc. I attempted to pump the brakes several times and it finally started. Drove immediately to the dealer where I was told it was the brake lamp switch and harness which must be replaced at a cost of $550.00. He seemed to know with out of even looking what the problem was. When I questioned him about such an expensive switch, he only said "this happens a lot with this model." this should be recalled and fixed at nissan's expense.

Filed Sep 3, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 26,000 miles · CA

The brake couldn't be pressed so the push button start wouldn't work. Also, the ABS & vdc lights stay on even while driving(sometimes). You never know when its going to happen. I have been late to work, unable to take the kids to school, and afraid to drive my own car that I used to love, in fear of not being able to start the darn thing!! I see a lot of customers have had this same type of issue. Is there any kind of recall?

Filed Aug 28, 2014 · Brakes · 48,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan altima. While driving 25 MPH, the ABS, vdc, and slip indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. Also, the brakes seized and failed to engage. The dealer stated that the ABS sensor and caliper needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 48,000.

Filed Aug 4, 2014 · Electrical · 100 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan altima. The contact stated that the push-to-start button failed to respond. The contact also stated that the ABS and the slp warning lights illuminated. The vehicle would start after multiple attempts or the vehicle would have to receive a jump start to the battery from another vehicle in order to start properly. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing and the mechanic stated that the brake and the park light switch failed. As a result the wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100.

Filed Jun 5, 2014 · Electrical · 37,410 miles · MN

My 2010 nissan altima has had difficulty starting. All the electrical components would come on but the engine wouldn't turnover. At first I could get it to start after a few tries (I would pump the brakes, bang on the steering wheel). Then I noticed while driving the vds (traction control), ABS and parking brake light would remain illuminated while driving. This meant that my vds was not functioning. It also meant my brake lights weren't functioning while I was driving. On 6 /01/2014 I tried starting my car and could not. I had it towed to my auto repair shop (maple grove auto, maple grove mn) where the technician informed me that it required a new brake light switch, harness and band hoses. He told me there was a nissan service bulletin as this was a "known issue". So much so that nissan had actually developed a more dependable brake switch. The service bulletin number is ntb10-139- which was released on november 23rd 2010. He told me to repair it was going to cost over 500.00. The faulty brake switch is a safety hazard as it causes the car to throw error codes which deactivates the traction control and ABS. Why has this not been a recall? Why does it cost $500 to repair a malfunctioning component that shortly after the car was released, the manufacture acknowledged it was faulty? Why would the federal safety agency wait until somebody dies in a crash caused by the vds and ABS features not working before they force a recall/repair of this known issue?

Filed Apr 24, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 40,000 miles · TX

My 2010 nissan altima has had difficulty starting. All the electrical components would come on but the engine wouldn't turnover. At first I could get it to start after a few tries (I would pump the brakes, slam the car hood, bang on the steering wheel). Then I noticed while driving the vds (traction control), ABS and parking brake light would remain illuminated while driving. This meant that my vds was not functioning and as such I lost control of my car several times on wet surfaces. On 4/22/2014 I tried starting my car and could not. I had it towed to a nissan dealership (orr nissan in corinth texas) where the service manager informed me that it required a new brake light switch, harness and band hoses. He told me there was a nissan service bulletin as this was a "known issue". So much so that nissan had actually developed a more dependable brake switch. The service bulletin number is ntb10-139- which was released on november 23rd 2010. He told me to repair it was going to cost over 500.00. The faulty brake switch is a safety hazard as it causes the car to throw error codes which deactivates the traction control and ABS. Why has this not been a recall? Why is a dealership charging 500 dollars to repair a malfunctioning component that shortly after the car was released, the manufacture acknowledged it was faulty? Furthermore, based on my calculations the dealership is putting a 300% mark up on the parts required. Why would the federal safety agency wait until somebody dies in a crash caused by the vds and ABS features not working before they force a recall/repair of this known issue? I am sending a copy of this to local and national news organizations.