2009 Nissan Sentra: grinding or squealing brakes

5 of the 55 complaints about the 2009 Nissan Sentra describe grinding or squealing brakes.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 9%
typical mileage: 12,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 5 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Grinding or squealing brakes by model year

2025
1
2024
1
2021
2
2020
1
2019
3
2018
1
2017
1
2016
6
2015
7
2014
10
2013
31
2012
2
2011
2
2009
5
2007
4
2006
3
2005
4
2003
3
2002
5
2001
2
2000
2
1998
1
1997
4
1996
3
1995
1
1994
2
1993
2
1991
1

What owners say

Filed Sep 10, 2019 · Transmission · 90,000 miles · OH

I have been getting grinding noises from my transmission since the fall of 2016. Took the car into the georgesville nissan shop in columbus, oh where they stated they can't recreate the noise or hear it even though the noise is noticeable when the car starts to move after sitting still for at least half an hour. It sounds as if someone isn't pushing on the clutch before changing gears, the problem is though this is an automatic transmission. I have gone to the shop a few times where I've been given the same thing, they can't recreate it. My car was under warranty at the time and now it's not. I feel as though this was them trying to not replace my transmission under warranty. The car was around 90k miles when the problem started and I've been there two or three times. Now my car is at 123k miles and I am no longer covered by the warranty. I am currently at work and can not upload my receipts from my visit but will send pictures when need be. I'm sure I have a video I recorded of the noise to, if not, I have a dashcam that I'm sure has recorded the sound many times over.

Filed Jun 12, 2014 · Brakes, Steering · 12,000 miles · TX

Brakes make loud squealing and grinding noise starting as little as 8 to 10 thousand miles even when pads and rotors are fine. The steering column pops and jolts slightly when turning starting at 27 thousand miles. The car makes a clunking noise when taking moderate to hard right or left turns at any speed. One tire sensor has already gone bad at 20 thousand miles.

Filed May 29, 2014 · Brakes · 56,000 miles · NY

Any time you step on the brakes they have a very loud squeal when backing up. (backing out of a parking spot in a parking lot). Have to pump brakes while backing up to get squeal to stop. Has done this since vehicle was purchased in august 2009 to date. Have had several different mechanics, including a nissan dealer, look at the brakes at least 10+ times and they found no issues. Also when you step on brakes while driving to come to a stop there is a loud scraping noise coming from the passenger side front. Again nothing found by nissan dealer.

Filed Jan 3, 2014 · Brakes · 100 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan sentra. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, she attempted to engage the brakes and the vehicle exhibited a grinding and knocking noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100 and the current mileage was 61,000.

Filed Apr 5, 2011 · Brakes · 8,200 miles · CT

I purchased an 09 sentra brand new sept 24th 09 since day one when I brake they grind and the steering wheel shakes they fixed it around 8200 miles and it started again 7 thousand later. Originally they said the pads were glazed and the rotors had hotspots! Anyway maybe its the type of pads they use. Im tired of it and just want smooth braking. I researched this and found several other complaints made by 09 nissan owners reporting the same thing. Obviously there's a problem and should be recalled. If you have to brake fast the whole car shakes.