Nissan Maxima brake failure problems

Filed Feb 6, 2018 · Brakes · 39,113 miles · MD

In december of 2016 I was driving my car out of my driveway, and the car would not stop when brakes were applied. This occurred over the course of 3 days, and I took the car to the dealership where it has a service history record. They indicated that the brake booster and the master cylinder were both leaking, and they were going to be replaced. The car was released to me approximately 1 week later. Upon driving the car the next morning at my home the same problem continued to happen. I took the car back to the dealership where they kept the car for 1 week and drove it 300 miles, and they said the car has no problem. I determined that this problem occurs in cold weather. They asked me to come and get the car. In approximately december of 2017 I was backing out of my driveway and I could not stop the car and rolled down the hill into a ditch. The car would not stop. I put on the emergency brake and was able to get the car back into the driveway. Over the next two days, as a test I would start the car to see if I could back the car out of the driveway, and again no brakes to stop the car. I called the dealership and took the car back, where the indicated that the brake booster was leaking and needed to be repaired. They repaired it and a few days later asked me to pick up the car. When picking up the car at the dealership, I placed my foot on the brake to start the car, and the car would not start. The senior service technician came out to evaluate and it took him 4 attempts while vigorously stomping on the brake to start the car. The car was left at the dealership for further evaluation. They claimed a malfunction with the brake switch, and kept the car for several days. Now I have received the car back, and I am still having the same problem. I backed out of my driveway on 01/29/2018, and the car would not come to a complete stop.

Filed Jan 23, 2018 · Brakes · 15,000 miles · IL

I experienced a loss of brake pressure when starting my car and was able to stop the car only from a low speed. The car was towed to the closest dealer, martin nissan in skokie il. The dealer reported a fluid leak and that the master cylinder had failed. The dealer replaced the master cylinder but still observed that there was still a loss of brake pressure. The dealer then replaced the ABS brake actuator which resolved the brake pressure issue. The ABS brake actuator has been replaced twice before on this vehicle, once under the federal safety agency safety recall campaign 16v193000 and once under the federal safety agency safety recall campaign 16v636000.

Filed Nov 24, 2017 · Brakes, Electrical · 9,000 miles · TX · crash

Takata recall I was traveling down highway 121 at about 70 miles an hour cruise control is set the lady in front of me slammed on the brakes I intern slammed on mine and my car did not stop until hitting her the brakes seem to have that like they weren't stopping the brake pedal went all the way to the floor in the car made a really really awkward awkward sound I did end up with a little damage on my front bumper no injuries and had to make an insurance claim for her bumper. My power steering in my vehicle also goes in and out and no leak has been found.

Filed Feb 1, 2013 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 102,000 miles · OH

Abs, slip, tcs & brake lights came on suddenly while taking off and there was excessive vibration. As a result, there was (and still is) a total loss of ABS & tcs systems.. Engines revs high & surges while taking 1/4 mile to reach 40mph. Diagnostic states that there are problems with the ABS actuator, speed sensors & wheel hub. &2,858.65 to repair. Given the lack of acceleration reliability as well as the loss of braking & traction systems, this is a serious safety issue.

Filed Apr 5, 2011 · Brakes · 59,545 miles · IN

While driving under 30 MPH on a local street my brakes started to make a "thumping" noise. The thumping continued on and off for a few weeks gradually getting worse. I thought my brake pads were worn or I had a bad rotor. I replaced my brake pads and inspected the rotors. The next day the sound was back. I took the car into midas to have the rotors replaced. The guys from midas told me the issue was my anti lock brakes and the noise I was hearing was the anti lock breaks activating. They also indicated there was a service bulletin from nissan on the ABS actuator due to the number of issues seen with the ABS actuator. When I got home I was shocked to see how many issues were being reported on the nissan maxima ABS actuator. A few days later while driving home my brakes went out completely. I had to shut the car off and pump the brakes to regain pressure. The next morning I took the car into the nissan dealership. It cost me $1000 to repair the ABS rear sensors. The dealership also noted that they routinely have people come in for this problem and have to come back in to have the actuator fixed after the sensors are fixed. The actuator is an additional $2000. I contacted nissan (1‑866‑799‑1690) and spoke to david and sheena. Very poor service and I actually had to "convince" them that my brakes going out was a big deal. I asked why a technical bulletin had been put out for the ABS actuator, but no recall had been issues. I was told "there are technical bulletins for fixing engines but that means nothing". I asked to be reimbursed and it took them over a week to get back to me. I never got reimbursed. Very concerning that the breaks can go out with this issue....and no recall? Nissan case number [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Mar 9, 2011 · Brakes · 66,815 miles · IL

Partial brake failure when approaching highway stop light at 45 MPH, dry conditions. Braking distance more than doubled as front brakes made very loud scraping and grinding sounds (not typical ABS sound) while not having any stopping power - I appeared to only have rear brakes. Was able to stop just inside intersection. Luckily no traffic was in way, avoiding an accident. Dealer identified problem as caused by rust buildup on rear hubs due to lack of a drainage channel/port on rear "knuckles" (said drainage port wasn't there), a known problem. Water backup in knuckle causes rust on hub and on ABS sensors, resulting in premature failure of both ABS sensors, which in my case caused an unexpected stopping problem. Both rear hubs and ABS sensors had to be replaced at cost of over $1300. Car is very low mileage and garaged. Dealer identified this as a known problem and nissan described the repair in service bulletin reference ntb07-016b, also in the federal safety agency database as service bulletin number 07016, the federal safety agency item # 10021681. This failure was not routine and only the luck of the situation allowed an accident to be avoided. This known problem was identified in 2007 and I was unaware of it, though nissan was. This is a serious safety problem with the ABS brakes and should trigger a recall so that others may be alerted to have this repair before more accidents occur.

Filed Sep 16, 2010 · Acceleration · 132,301 miles · KY

2004 nissan maxima with manual transmission. Without warning, pedal goes to the floor and stays there causing a serious traffic hazard. Nissan says nothing wrong with it.

Filed Sep 9, 2010 · Brakes · 47,900 miles · WA

I experienced a complete brake failure resulting from failure of the master brake cylinder on my 2007 nissan maxima with only 48,000 miles. Fortunately, the failure occurred while backing out of the service bay at kal tire located in ladner bc, canada. It was necessary to employ the parking brake to stop the vehicle. Because I reside in point roberts wa, I could not take the risk of driving 45 miles to the nearest nissan dealer located in bellingham wa. Ladner is only 5 or 6 miles from point roberts wa. Had I ran the maxima down I-5 down to bellingham wa, this complete brake failure would have been lethal when driving at stated expressway speed limits of 70 MPH. The failure of a master brake valve at 48,000 miles is unprecedented in my 50 years of driving experience. I have requested the valve be held for analysis and I will be happy to mail it to you for your perusal should you wish to diagnose it. This valve not covered under the 36,000 mile warranty, per the nissan dealer located in bellingham wa. I conclude this communication by expressing my concerns regarding the relative safety of this master brake cylinder. It is not unreasonable to state lives are at stake in this matter.

Filed Feb 4, 2010 · Brakes, Fuel system · 23,000 miles · MD · crash

I have a 2007 nissan maxima and my car shot out of a car wash and across 4 lanes of traffic and crashed into federal property. After the car was pushed from the dry option I put my foot on the brake took the car out of neutral, put it into drive and the car took off like a rocket. I had both feet on the brakes and had to use two hands to steer the car away from traffic. I had the choice of a light pole or a fence on federal property. I decided on the fence to be the least damaging. My grandson was in the car and it all happened within two minutes. I made eye contract with drivers to my left and right and honked my horn and everyone around saw I was having a problem and they stopped. I had no brakes and I reported this to nissan and that was over two months ago and they are looking into this but I have not had a definite answer from them. I told them I need something to be done and that I feel I am driving an unsafe vehicle. They sent a contractor out twice to check it all out. The second time was for a test drive and checking the electrical system. Something failed in this car and I have only this car to drive to work. I do not feel safe, I want a fix. No one has said that it can or should be fixed. The dealership is not helping me at all.

Filed Aug 30, 2009 · Brakes · 4,400 miles · MD · crash

I bought a brand new nissan maxima in nov. My sister borrowed the car for the weekend and the brakes failed causing her to hit the vehicle in front of her. The car had to be towed to a body shop, the mechanic on duty got the car running, while removing the car from the tow truck he drove the car about ten feet and the first thing he said was the brakes feel fluffy. The car was repaired and cleared by the body shop, it was there rough 5 weeks, I took the car to the dealer who then inspected the car and brakes, they said nothing was wrong and documented the incident. On july 25 I was driving home from the park with my daughter in the back seat when the brakes failed again, I was lucky nobody was in front of me. I got the car stopped and thankfully I was less then a mile away from home. On monday I called the dealer and told them it happened again and said they can come pick it up, I wont drive it and no longer feel safe in it. They had it towed out that same day, they have had the car ever since. The car was inspected again on august 21 2009, and cleared again. I was told monday that nothing was wrong with the car. To my knowledge nothing has ever been replaced or repaired on the braking system.