2000 Nissan Frontier brakes problems

Filed Mar 29, 2010 · Brakes · 15,546 miles · AZ · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 nissan frontier. The contact stated that the vehicle was turned off in the neutral position so that it could be pushed. However, when the vehicle was pushed forward, it started to move forward at a rapid pace so the driver got into the vehicle and depressed the brake pedal; unfortunately, the vehicle did not slow down but instead moved down a hill and crashed into a tree. The vehicle was taken to the dealership for a diagnostic test and repairs which included body work, windshield and exterior lighting. The failure mileage was 15,546. The current mileage was approximately 40,000.

Filed Apr 27, 2009 · Body, Brakes · 70,000 miles · FL

The rubber pad that activates the brake light switch crumbled and fell apart leaving the brake lights continually on with no indication inside the vehicle that an unsafe condition existed. Since the brake lights were continually on drivers to the rear would not have had notification that I was stopping which could have resulted in a severe rear end collision.

Filed Nov 20, 2008 · Body, Brakes · 30,636 miles · MA

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 nissan frontier. In may of 2003, the contact noticed that the undercarriage of the vehicle was corroded. She attempted to apply the emergency brake and it locked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they replaced the emergency brake line and the muffler. In 2006, the dealer replaced the caliper, rotors, and the brake line for a second time. In november of 2007, the dealer replaced the gas tank due to corrosion. In november of 2008, the vehicle was diagnosed with major corrosion to all undercarriage compartments that were previously replaced. The vehicle will not be repaired. A report was filed with the manufacturer and they stated that the vehicle was not under a recall. They further stated that salt may be the cause of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000 and current mileage was 72,000. Updated 12/16/08 *cn the fuel tank sensor was replaced twice. The inside tail/brake light fall out of their sockets due to rust in the mechanisms. Updated 12/19/08.

Filed Aug 8, 2007 · Brakes · 100,000 miles · SC

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 nissan frontier. The contact stated that the ABS fails intermittently. When the sensor activates, she hears a noise coming from the engine compartment and the brakes fail to work properly. The failure has almost caused her to rear end another vehicle twice, while driving 20 MPH. The repair shop stated that they were unable to locate a new sensor to replace the defected one. The current mileage was 104,000 and failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Feb 24, 2005 · Brakes · 52,650 miles · DE

Corrosion on parking brake hardware on back wheels caused me to drive unknowingly with parking brake partially engaged. In 4 wheel drive high, at low speed on a snow covered road, I tapped my brakes. This caused my back wheels to lock and proceeded to have my vehicle do a "doughnut" on the road. Thankfully, no other vehicle was coming in the opposite direction or I could have been fatally injured.

Filed Oct 8, 2002 · Brakes · TX

When air conditioner is on the engine would have high rpms, intermittently which affected the performance of the brakes causing them to become inoperative or erratic response when applied. Please describe details.

Filed Oct 8, 2002 · Airbags, Brakes · TX

When coming to a stop light and applying brakes, they failed to stop the truck. The truck had continuous motion into the intersection and hit another vehicle on the drivers rear tire area. The pedal was half way down to the floor upon impact and the air bags failed to deploy. Please describe details.

Filed Sep 30, 2002 · Airbags, Brakes · TX · crash

While braking for a red light ABS failed allowing vehicle to go through intersection and causing accident. Airbags did not deploy in front end collision. Mr

Filed May 9, 2002 · Airbags, Brakes · NC

Consumer states vehicle's anti-lock brake system failed when vehicle rear ended another vehicle. Prior to accident consumer complained that the anti-lock brake light was on. Dealership inspected vehicle and found nothing wrong. Dealership will not supply consumer with a copy of their report. Photos attached.

Filed Mar 4, 2002 · Brakes · WI

While driving 40mph, vehicle came to a complete stop without application of brake pedal. This has happened twice. Dealer has not seen vehicle. *aksince then, consumer has taken vehicle to dealer, complaint on vehicle braking abruptly.