2017 Nissan Rogue: brakes engage by themselves (phantom braking)

Filed Jul 14, 2026 · Driver assistance · 52,000 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced phantom braking. The "Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) Malfunction" message was displayed, and the brake warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000.

Filed Mar 28, 2023 · Brakes, Driver assistance · AZ

Driving at speed the car brake by itself. There was no cars anywhere near me. It has happened multiple times

Filed Sep 29, 2020 · Brakes · 63,000 miles · NY

While driving the car, the emergency braking system was activated while nothing was in front of the car. This is the second time that this is happened to me, and the first time the part was replaced free of charge due to it being under my warranty. In this situation, the part is not being replaced and I have been in contact with nissan corporate who refused to take any responsibility for the defective part. They also refused to replace the part, stating that it is outside my vehicles warranty.

Filed Jun 4, 2020 · Brakes · 32,000 miles · CO

2017 nissan rogue sl - platinum. Forward impact collision sensor has been having issues for ever a year now. It was in the shop at the dealership the week after I bought it for this issue. The car brakes on its own and wont let you drive forward. I have taken it to the dealership and reported it to nissan USA multiple times, and have multiple cases open. The dealership has had it in their shop 8 times soon to be 9, which is 8-9 full days in the shop (taking it in next week to get done again). They are now refusing to replace/fix the part for free. The car has this problem when I am trying to drive. It has happened on back streets, highways, turning left, turning right. It senses something that isn't there and errors out and stops. 10-30 seconds later it lets you go again. This has been happening between march 2019 and may 2020 nonstop reprogrammed multiple times replaced sensor 1x (replacing for the second time next week so 2x total replacements on part) re-calibrated multiple times computer updated multiple times.

Filed Oct 19, 2019 · 73,000 miles · MN

As with the many other complaints that I have seen and read about in articles, I've experienced the automatic emergency braking systems engaging even with no reason to be doing so, I.e. Clear space in front of me/no vehicles, no signs or barriers with in direct sight of the front of the vehicle. The dealership where I have it serviced did perform a software update, which did decrease the times it goes off unwarranted, however it still occurs with no reason to.

Filed Sep 10, 2019 · Brakes · 57,000 miles · PA

I was driving though an intersection with no obstructions in front of me & my automatic emergency braking engaged for no reason. The chime sounded, the car stopped instantaneously & a malfunction screen came up on my dashboard. I was lucky there wasn't anyone behind me or I would have gotten rear ended. I have spoken to the dealership & have made an appointment, but I am told that there is no recall regarding this issue & I will have to pay to have it diagnosed & fixed. I am baffled that something that could cause serious harm to drivers hasn't been recalled or addressed. I drive the pennsylvania turnpike everyday to work which has a 70 MPH speed limit & I can tell you, I do not feel safe knowing that this could happen at that speed with many cars around me. I really hope to see this issue be listed as a recall in the very near future!

Filed Aug 15, 2019 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 23,000 miles · IL

I was driving up a ramp in a parking garage, nothing in front of me or in my cross way, the vehicle slammed on it's brakes by itself. Thankfully I was not driving fast and the car behind me was able to also slam on their brakes to avoid hitting me. I've driven this parking garage numerous times over the almost 2 years of owing this vehicle without this happening before. My dealership (mcgrath nissan in elgin, illinois) told me this was normal and I should only be concerned if it happens on an open road. This is a safety issue in my opinion and should not be shrugged off by nissan.

Filed Jul 22, 2019 · Brakes · 56,640 miles · CA

My car suddenly braked on its own while traveling at 40 miles per hour without a car or object in front of my car.

Filed May 31, 2019 · Brakes · 21,800 miles · MI

I was driving on a public road (speed limit 45), going about 45 MPH. When I was going through an intersection and had a green light, the emergency automatic braking system started engaging, beeping fist. There were no cars in or near the intersection. After several warning beeps, the eab system started engaging the brakes, indicating that a crash was imminent. Again, there was no cars near or by us. The brakes were applied by the car, and it took a moment before the brakes eased up and I could apply the gas pedal. We were going straight through the intersection.

Filed Jul 25, 2018 · Driver assistance · 35,462 miles · CA

Forward emergency braking keeps engaging with no object in front. Has happened several times. The latest time was this evening. It engaged on the interstate at a speed of 65 MPH dropped speed to 45 with a semi truck directly behind me. Other times it has happened when driving up or down hills, when accelerating on the on ramp to the freeway.

Filed Feb 8, 2018 · Driver assistance · 1 miles · OH

(feb) forward emergency braking system faulty. I have filed another claim before this but there has been more development and answers to the unknown as to why it is doing this. I spoke to nissans arbitration dept last night and they have found that it is some traffic lights that are causing an interference and causing this system to set off audible beeps followed by a red light (according to user manual it is the feb emergency warning indicator). It will then brake on its own...sometimes more significantly than others. I do have a picture of the light going off which I will attach to this complaint. I have had this car for 6mos and it has been in the shop 4 times. I feel this car is a lemon. I am still fighting with nissan but as of last night they said that nissan has no interest in replacing or letting me repurchase at this time, but they will offer a cash settlement.

Filed Oct 13, 2017 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 2,700 miles · CT

Yesterday, whilst driving at 30 MPH the forward emergency braking system activated. No cars, pedestrians or objects were in front of vehicle. Road was level and car traveling straight. Display in centre of dash indicated " malfunction" car pulled to side of road, shut down and restarted. No other signs of problems. No objects of any sort were in front of vehicle.