2001 Nissan Frontier brakes problems

Filed Oct 10, 2010 · Brakes, Electrical · AZ

Connection for ABS(g sensor). Light will come on and bypass some of the brake components. Has been fixed before and it recurs . Can feel difference in braking.

Filed Oct 29, 2009 · Brakes · 80,000 miles · MA · crash

2001 nissan frontier xe ABS failure. When stopping on semi wet level surface ABS engaged followed by complete brake system failure. No brake warning lamp or ABS warning lamp was on. Could repeat this failure mode in nearby parking lot. Abs lamp came on after second failure. Now brakes work in non ABS mode (can apply full braking pressure to the point of locking the wheels when ABS warning lamp is on.)

Filed Sep 17, 2007 · Brakes · 107,800 miles · TN

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 nissan frontier. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle failed to completely stop when the brakes were applied. The contact could not estimate the length of time the vehicle took to stop. He stated that the ABS warning indicator light illuminated. The road conditions were dry. The current and failure mileages were 107,800.

Filed Mar 31, 2007 · Brakes · 33,472 miles · NY

Check brake light came on and stayed on. Brake line corroded to the extent that brake fluid leaked out and emptied the master cylinder. Could only stop if the master cylinder was constantly refilled. Master cylinder would empty as soon as the brake pedal was pushed.

Filed Jul 10, 2005 · Brakes · 43,251 miles · AZ

While driving at 4:30 am on july 9th, 2005, my wife experienced a momentary brake faluire while exiting a frewway ramp at anthem way in anthem, az wjile traveling about 65 MPH. The brakes restored themselves prior to a stoplight at the off-ramp of anthem way and I-17. I have experienced this on a few occaions, but thought it was just my imagination. I have not sought recourse from the dealer, even though the vehicle is under an extended warranty, as I realize that they have to reproduce the problem, which does not manifest itself that often. I believe having been in fleet mangement for 25+ years, that it may be a faulty brake valve. Also I am a member of nafa. There was not any accident.

Filed Jun 21, 2004 · Brakes · 40,000 miles · CT

I bought a new 2001 pathfinder in july and I lease it just the beginning of this year out of nowhere the ABS light came on and it came on and then turn off I took the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnose and they told me it had an internal failure that the ABS actuator was not good they told me that in the years of service they have not seen anything like this they did not know what cause it or what happened they told me that it would cost me almost 2,000.00 to fix and I decline because I felt it was a defect that the car had after communicating this information to nissan consumer affair they denied the repairs because my car has more than 36,000 miles. I feel they just want your money and this is a safety issue that I felt they should cover if the car was taken to a dealer and they could not even tell me what cause it I felt they should be responsible after all this is not a cheap vehicle and now I will never buy a nissan again.

Filed Nov 24, 2003 · Brakes · 44,000 miles · NC

The ABS sensor was leaking fluid onto the axle, which caused the wheel to be non-responsive. Will be taking vehicle to dealership to have mechanic check out the leakage. The consumer was concerned for his safety. Please provide additional information.

Filed Oct 15, 2003 · Brakes · 20,000 miles · CT · crash · 4 injuries

Failure of the braking system caused brake pedal to drop half way to the floor (approximately level with gas pedal) and inability to slow or stop the vehicle. None of multiple attempts to apply the service brakes resulted in any braking effect and engine surge was detected in at least one braking attempt. Driver resorted to emergency brake, but too late to avoid collision in intersection, two vehicles destroyed, four people where injured.

Filed Jun 11, 2003 · Brakes · 32,500 miles · CA

I have a 2001 nissan frontier that the right inner pad is worn to the sensor. The disc pad is wearing at noticeable angle from leading edge to trailing edge. The other pads are wearing normally. The truck also has a severe brake pull to the right. The pull is worse when hot. The car is undriveable at this time. The car will swith lanes when the brakes are applied. As an ase certified auto technician I believe the cause is the use of phenolic caliper pistons. Phenolic pistons are known to cause brake pulls, locked up brakes and uneven pad wear.

Filed Sep 11, 2002 · Brakes · TX

This is one of two 2001 frontiers I own. Both have had premature wear on the passenger side inside front brake pad. All other pads were fine on both trucks. It sems the pad bcomes lodged in the caliper and does not retract when the brake is released.