2013 Nissan Sentra: brake failure

Filed Jul 4, 2020 · Brakes · 69,434 miles · FL

When driving approximately 30mph, I pushed my brake pedal to slow for my next turn. The pedal was slightly ineffective, meaning the pressure in the pedal was released and the brake did not halt my car in a safe timeframe. I had to release and press the brake pedal again to feel pressure in the brake system, and was able to slow just in time to make my next turn. This was definitely scary as I've never experienced brake failure before.

Filed Oct 11, 2017 · Airbags, Brakes · 63,000 miles · DE · crash · 2 injuries

Brakes failed to function when attempting to stop while going 35 MPH on a dry, straight roadway. The pedal had some tension behind it but didn't feel right, kind of spongy and it went all the way to the floor. Several pumps of the break did not result in significant braking so I spun the steering wheel to the right to try to avoid the car that was stopping, but could not clear it and my car has been totaled and I am in pain. Airbags also failed to deploy, and I'd have thought a 35 MPH crash should have been sufficient to trigger the inertia sensor.

Filed Jun 14, 2017 · Brakes · 41,000 miles · CT

The vehicle wont stop at times. The brake pedal has to be pumped. At times when braking the car the pedal goes to the floor and tries to creep even when brakes are applied. Very bad feeling-had new pads and rotors just installed

Filed Mar 21, 2016 · Brakes, Seat belts · 22,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan sentra. While driving at an unknown speed and attempting to engage the brakes, the brake pedal sank to the floor. As a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle. The seat belt failed to retract. A police report was filed. The contact sustained bruises and contusions that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was towed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was 22,000.

Filed Jul 19, 2015 · Brakes · 8,800 miles · NY

Brakes began squeaking upon backing up with around 4000 miles. My personal mechanic passed inspection. With 8800 miles, I was driving about 15 MPH attempting to make a turn when I applied brakes and car started to slow down, and then jerked forward as if brakes failed. I had to put the brakes to the floor to slow down and was then able to make my turn. I drove a bit more with no problems, but this was very frightening and will be calling dealer in the morning for further inspection.

Filed Mar 25, 2015 · Body, Brakes · 10,021 miles · AL · crash

This is the third (3) time it happen, no breakes going down my steep driveway. I live in a neighaborhood with many hills and it has come to my attention the brakes do not function properly going down a steep hill. My speed was no more than 4mph when brake failure.

Filed Mar 17, 2015 · Brakes · 10,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan sentra. While driving at an unknown speed down a steep incline, the brakes failed without warning and the brake pedal sank to the floorboard. The contact was involved in minor crashes on three different occasions because of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 10,000.

Filed Mar 17, 2015 · Brakes · 17,000 miles · GA · crash

We bought a new 2013 nissan sentra for our daughter. It is about 1 1/2 years old with about 17,000 miles on it. She was on her way home from school, in stop and go traffic, and had just accelerated when she attempted to stop again. She said she tried to stop but the brake pedal went all the way to the floor with no resistance. Then she tried pumping them and they locked up and the car wouldn't stop. So, she rear ended the car in front of her and both of the airbags deployed. No one was in the car with her and there was nothing in the passenger seat. The officer at the scene didn't think the airbags should have deployed in his experience working accidents. There was hardly any visible damage to the cars involved. Most of the cost to repair it was from the airbags. I contacted nissan because I learned that the federal safety agency was investigating these cars for brake problems. I requested an inspection and they sent a "third party" investigator to retrieve the data off the edr and inspect the car. Of course, they could not find anything wrong with the car and the data did not show any brake failure. According to nissan they find "no basis to offer financial assistance in this matter at this time". I just want them to admit there's something wrong and buy back this car. What parent in their right mind would put their child back in that car? Besides that, she's scared and refuses to drive it. I don't think it's a coincidence that other people, even though it's just a few, are describing the same thing that she did. I guess they won't do anything until someone gets killed!

Filed Oct 18, 2014 · Brakes · 9,500 miles · VA

I was in a parking lot when I pressed the brake pedal. The brake pedal went to the floor with no resistance. Also the car did not begin to stop. I had to pump the brakes in order to notice "normal" operation. This has happened 3 times. I am worried it will happen at a higher rate of speed causing a major accident due to inoperable brakes.

Filed Jun 11, 2014 · Brakes · 100 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan sentra. The contact stated that the vehicle shook and jerked violently when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times for the brake failure. The dealer was able to duplicate the failure, but could not determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that the brakes were operating as designed. The failure mileage was 100. !....updated 07/31/14 *bf updated 8/31/2017

Filed Jun 9, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 6,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan sentra. The contact stated that the push button start feature failed to engage the engine. In addition, the brakes failed. The contact had to increase the braking distance in order to stop the vehicle. The contact also heard a loud metal grinding sound near the front passenger side. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions. The brake sensor was replaced, but the failure recurred. The push button start was not replaced. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 6,000.

Filed Apr 9, 2014 · Brakes, Transmission · 25,400 miles · NJ

While supposedly "stopped" at a red light, I realized I was rolling forward with the brake depressed. I pressed the brake pedal to the floor and the car stopped. When I accelerated ever so slightly, the car bucked and jolted forward. I slowed to a stopped with barely there brakes, put the car in park and pumped up the brakes, raising the pedal. This seemed to temporarily help, but the pedal went to the floor again the next time attempted to stop. Car is at the dealership now. I am awaiting their call.