2002 Nissan Frontier brakes problems

Filed Jun 9, 2017 · Brakes · 76,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan frontier. While driving 25-30 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, but the brakes failed to stop the vehicle in a timely manner. The contact also heard an abnormal noise emitting from the braking system. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that there was no fault code and the vehicle operated as intended. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that there was no documented records for braking system failure on similar vehicles reported to nissan corporation. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000.

Filed Oct 28, 2016 · Brakes · 152,280 miles · MD · crash · 2 injuries

Brakes failed on public roadway, could not stop vehicle, crashed into wall to stop vehicle, causing serious bodily injuries.

Filed Nov 13, 2004 · Brakes · CO

Brakes : upon braking, noticed significant vibration in steering wheel. Diagnosed/ as warped rotors: repaired via grinding on 5/15/03 by nissan mileage 20,834 . On november 10, 2004 at approx 30,700 miles ,again noticed significant vibration when braking at 50 MPH. Nissan service said rotors had heated and warped again! Rotors warped after less then 10,000 miles!! Miles after the first repair. Repaired again at 30,830 miles. Normal driving has resulted in the 17" wheels to warp rotors twice within a 10,000 mile span.

Filed Jun 21, 2004 · Brakes · 37,500 miles · FL

Abs light intermittently lights on dashboard, causing per owners manual inoperative state of ABS system. Light comes on when starting, while driving or sitting and idling.

Filed Dec 4, 2003 · Brakes · TN

Pulsating in steering wheel due to apparent warped front brake rotors.

Filed Oct 21, 2003 · Acceleration, Brakes · IL

While driving vehicle suddenly accelerated. Driver applied the brakes, but the brakes had a delay in response. Extended stopping distance was necessary based on poor performance of brakes.

Filed Aug 21, 2003 · Brakes · VT

The brakes on my nissan frontier s/c are not able to stop the vehicle loaded much less than unloaded. Since it was new it has a soft pedal that requires varied pressures, despite similar conditions. To bring it to a stop and or slow it down. I have complained to nissan and the dealer. The dealer service manager told me that this is the way "they are" and that they have tried everything that they can do but this is all they can do to the system. Nisssan headquarters want me to, and I am, take it to another dealer to see if it is normal. My feeling is that it is "normal for the vehicle" but not safe nor acceptable. There is no way that they will fix a "normal' vehicle, though it does not meet a safe standard for stopping, compared to the many cars that I have owned in the past. I am not saying that it will not stop. I am stating that it is not consistent and it seems like it will not stop in many different types of conditions. The problem is that there is little feel and/or control and this is an accident hazzard. I have an appointment with another nissan dealer next tuesday to see if there is any thing that can be repaired or if this is "normal". I don't believe that there is an answer to my problem,that does not involve larger rotors and calipers and a redesign of the master cylinder. Infact, I was told last time I was there, by the service manager that the system has been redesigned for the new model year. This is not my rationale for complaining, as I was totally unaware of this new design, however I do applaud their reengineering.

Filed Jun 5, 2003 · Brakes · CA

When the brakes were applied. The vehicle vibrated. The dealer was unable to determine the cause.

Filed Feb 16, 2003 · Brakes · 200 miles · FL

Brake vibration whil edriving in rain or over bumps/speed bumps or steep gutter drains.

Filed Feb 16, 2003 · Brakes · 4,500 miles · FL

Brake failure, 1st repair-nothing found. 2nd (diff dealer)-brake control switch adjust. 3rd-refuse to repairfailure. 4th (diff dealer) replaced entire brake system excpet computer control.