Nissan Altima brake failure problems

Filed Nov 4, 2025 · Brakes · 10,000 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that since owning the vehicle, the brakes, brake pads, or brake rotors were replaced every year to a year and a half. The contact became aware of the failure while depressing the brake pedal with an abnormal, grinding sound coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was initially serviced at a dealer; however, due to the recurring brake failure, the contact suspected that the dealer might have intentionally caused the frequent brake failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic once the failure returned; however, the vehicle experienced the same failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.

Filed Jul 23, 2025 · Brakes, Seats · 41,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the brakes independently activated, and the rear of the vehicle fishtailed. The contact stated an unknown warning light showing an image of the rear of the vehicle was briefly illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the driver's side front seat frame was fractured, and the seat was loose. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the brake failure was not duplicated. The contact was informed that the driver's side front seat rack was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle had been taken to several dealers; however, the brake failure was not duplicated. The contact was afraid to continue driving the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact was informed that the repair for the driver's side front seat rack was not covered under warranty or any special programs. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000.

Filed Aug 7, 2024 · Acceleration, Airbags · AL · crash

I left for work, acceleration at slow speed around 30 mph within 40 seconds, the car began to gain speed, I let off the gas pedal, still accelerated. I tried slowly using brakes to slow down - no response. At this point, I notice that cruise control light, was lit up, on the dashboard but not set. I'm now gaining speed of 72 MPH. Not even 1 mile, from turn off. I literally fish tailed three times, then the car slowed down and I ended up sideways, in a ditch. Chipped hubcap and some plastic piece hanging, from underneath the car. I had a bystander, whom was headed towards me - stop in fear of what happened. Got the car out of ditch. I parked, checked for leaks, nothing. Since this incident, I'm in fear of this happening again. I'm assumption was the accelerator stuck. No brakes is dangerous, let alone feeling like my life was gonna end. I cried. Thinking Jesus my children were home. I have noticed that both airbag "warning" signs have displayed and won't go off. I would hate to have or hear of a fatality, from this. Please look into other reports. I felt like I couldn't even explain this bizarre, unlikely/impossible event to happen but it did.

Filed Sep 20, 2021 · Brakes · CA · crash

As I was driving north on the 101 in the Carpinteria area, I attempted to brake for a construction zone slowdown. I had about 100ft to brake and was going 50mph compared to the 25mph of the cars up ahead. When I pressed the brakes, they did not fully engage and rather appeared to 'slip'. It felt like the brakes were engaged but not limiting the slow of the car in a significant manner. I rear-ended the car in front of me causing that car to hit the car in front of it. I could smell a strong burnt smell during and after the event. The car and brake piece are still available for inspection for another week or so until insurance is done investigating the car for the report, at which point it will be signed over to the scrapyard where it is currently being held (Steelhead Auto Recycler). This incident absolutely endangered my own life and the lives of the individuals of multiple vehicles around me. If I were going 10mph more than I was at the time I wouldn't be typing this message right now. I had absolutely no control over the speed of the car, and because of the construction there was no way to avoid the car in front of me. The lives of the family in the car in front of me were also especially endangered. The specific piece is not being inspected by the manufacturer or the police, although it possibly could be investigated once insurance does follow up with the report. There were no warnings that this was going to occur. In fact the car had its brakes checked just 2 years prior to this incident and it completely passed inspection with no concerns. Brake failure is not an experience I would wish on anyone in the world. It is absolutely petrifying in the moment and can result in devastation of so many lives.

Filed Aug 31, 2021 · Brakes · 153,242 miles · MA

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the brake pedal went to the floorboard when depressed and failed to stop the vehicle in a timely manner. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to her residence and then had it towed to the dealer. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle with rear brakes and caliper failure. The rear brakes and calipers were replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 153,242.

Filed Jul 21, 2020 · Brakes · 260 miles · CA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2020 nissan altima. The contact stated that upon approaching a stop light, he attempted to stop the vehicle but the brake pedal failed without warning. The contact depressed the brake pedal to the floorboard but to no avail; due to the brake failure, he bumped into the vehicle in front of him at 5 MPH. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. No injuries were reported due to the failure and a police report was not filed. The contact was able to resume normal driving after the accident. The contact stated that the forward emergency braking system failed without warning which caused the accident. Concord nissan (1290 concord ave, concord, ca 94520) was notified of the failure and informed him to bring the vehicle in for inspection; the vehicle had yet to be inspected. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was 260.

Filed Apr 27, 2020 · Brakes, Locks · 1,619 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2020 nissan altima. Contact stated shortly after they purchased their vehicle they noticed the hood of their vehicle would not align properly. Contact took the vehicle to a specialist who repaired the vehicle with a bump stop nod. However, vehicle's hood became loose and began to make a rattling noise. Contact stated the vehicle' s remote start button began to malfunction. Also, when the contact was stopped at a red light, or whenever, they attempted to apply the brake pedal, they noticed the vehicle would hesitate to brake and hesitate to accelerate. The contact stated that the vehicle's emergency brakes would suddenly activate or the brakes, themselves, would prematurely activate without warning. The contact took the vehicle to the dealership (coggin nissan on atlantic in jacksonville address: 10600 atlantic blvd, jacksonville, fl 32246 phone: (904) 747-3915) who informed them that sensors needed to be cleaned and the shutter grill was malfunctioning. The vehicle's shutter grill was replaced. The contact stated that three days after while driving approximately 60 MPH when another vehicle cut in front of another vehicle, the contact attempted to apply the brake pedal, however, the brake pedal traveled to the floor causing the contact to rear-end another vehicle. The air bags did deploy. The vehicle was towed. A police report was filed. The contact received injuries to their right leg, both arms and head. Medical attention was needed. The contact contacted the manufacturer who stated that the brakes were a supplementary aid, as well as, opened a case. The approximate failure mileage was 1,619. *ln the consumer stated on 01/19/2020 while driving 60mph, the emergency braking system prematurely engage causing the vehicle to slam on the breaks. The warning lights were illuminated and the tires began spinning. Dealer was notified. On another occasion the brakes failed resulting in a crash.*js consumer stated while driving she was cutoff by another car. While braking to a complete stop h

Filed Feb 25, 2019 · Acceleration, Brakes · 85,000 miles · IN · crash · 1 injury

Started the cruise control when trying to apply the brakes the brakes didn't work. Pump brakes continuously and the car wouldn't stop.oat control of the car and plunged into a ditch.

Filed Jun 12, 2018 · Transmission · FL

The car shut off when I was driving . Very dangerous because no brakes no sterling.

Filed Apr 13, 2018 · Brakes · 50,000 miles · TN · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 nissan altima. While driving 25 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, but the brakes failed to engage. As a result, the contact was involved in a front end collision. The contact sustained a concussion that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to secret city chrysler jeep dodge ram (1005 oak turnpike, oak ridge, tn), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000. *tt