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2012 Nissan Altima brakes problems

20 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 36,222. 3 crashes reported.

owner complaints
20
of this car's complaints
5%
typical mileage
36,222
crashes
3
recalls
0

Which part fails

Owners did not name a specific part.

At what mileage

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Nissan Altima brakes problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2012 Nissan Altima brakes

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Grinding brakes 7

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2012 Nissan Altima owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 26, 2019 · Airbags, Brakes · MO

Cambie las breaks nuevas y el ruido sigue, la luz de las bolsas de aire est prendida siempre

Filed Jul 1, 2019 · Acceleration, Brakes · 161,000 miles · TX

As I was starting to slow down in preparation of taking a turn off the frontage road my car completely shut off, my brakes and steering locked and luckily I was able to complete my turn into a gas station where I immediately put it in park and restarted via push start., 2 days later this occurred again on a fairly busy street where I repeated the steps to start it again. I am extremely scared to have this happen again on a heavily traveled street causing me to be involved in a collision , I have researched online and see other reports/complaints of the same issue I described yet do not see any recall issued regrading this extremely dangerous defect.

Filed Sep 6, 2018 · Brakes · 117,000 miles · TX

The traction(slip) symbol has been on for months causing my brakes to squeal regardless of being on the brakes. Transmission has started kicking into lower gears while traveling on interstate speed.

Filed Jan 29, 2018 · Brakes · NY

Vehicle was purchased new. All brake pads and rotors need to be replaced with less than 20,000 miles on odometer. Attached letter was sent to nissan corporate u.s. Headquarters. No response to letter was received.

Filed Mar 29, 2017 · Brakes, Electrical · 113,090 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan altima. While stationary, the vehicle would not start when prompted by the key fob. In addition, while driving various speeds, the vehicle would not stop when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact was able to place the vehicle in park to stop. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 113,090.

Filed Apr 30, 2016 · Brakes · 24,000 miles · NC

When I am driving... Using the accelerator... And go to brake... My foot goes between the brake and accelerator and hits the floor instead of braking. This is dangerous.. The brake pedal and accelerator pedal are too far apart. It happens anywhere on street...or highway.

Filed Mar 1, 2016 · Airbags, Brakes · 105,000 miles · TX · crash

I was driving in the rain on 2-21-16 approaching a traffic light. The car accelerated when brake was applied, resulting in a 25 MPH collision. Airbags did not deploy. I was bruised but did not require medical attention. I was cited for running the light. I am now afraid to drive the car.

Filed Oct 7, 2015 · Brakes · 48,300 miles · MD

Brought a car from carmax brandywine md 2 weeks ago the cars breake pedal has a loud squeek and rubbing sensation when trying to brake it seems like it isnt catching took it back to carmax on 10/7/2015 they still have my car its 10/14/2015 I have read its a known fact that these cars have this problem witch could result in a accident if malfunction happens.

Filed Mar 5, 2015 · Brakes, Engine · 22,365 miles · MA

Engine quit while driving, brakes failed, steering locked up a deadly situation. Dealer claims it was due to a loose battery cable. If so a loose battery cable could kill you or others.

Filed Jan 6, 2015 · Brakes · DC

2012 nissan altima. Consumer writes in regards to brake noises.

Questions about the 2012 Nissan Altima brakes

Does the 2012 Nissan Altima have brakes problems?

Owners have filed 20 complaints about the brakes of the 2012 Nissan Altima, 5% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2012 Nissan Altima brakes problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 36,222 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2012 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 2012 Nissan Altima problems

Transmission 149Engine 72Airbags 57Acceleration 49Electrical 44Body 33Visibility 18Steering 17Suspension 17Fuel system 13Driver assistance 9Seats 7Tires 6Lights 5Seat belts 5Locks 2Wheels 2

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