Nissan Sentra brake failure problems

Filed Jun 26, 2025 · Brakes, Driver assistance · CA · crash

Vehicle had AEB System malfunctioning. The brakes did NOT work. The emergency brake barely worked. We were driving on Fathers Day to a family gathering and the system and brakes malfunctioned, yes we collided with the Curb and debris on the side of the road cause curb rash to the rims. No major damage. This would be the 3rd this has happened to my vehicle in particular. Dealers say the manufacturer doesn’t cover brake line damage or issue even due to factory fault/ defect.

Filed Feb 23, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · NY

I was at a stop light in a busy area and I got a message saying critical engine malfunction warning, engine power reduced. I had to floor the car to get it to 5 mph, then when I got it in the only minimally safe area I could the emergency braking system was the only thing that stopped it. My brakes failed too. My car has only 71K miles and is not quite 5 years old. It's been meticulously maintained as well. This is NOT acceptable.

Filed Apr 14, 2023 · Brakes, Suspension · PA

My brake line broke in three pieces while I was driving on the highway visiting my son I almost lost my life the brakes did not work all of the fluid came out thank God I didn’t die there was no sign on the dashboard also my brakes even when I change the pads the rotors and calipers they always make noise. I change brake pads every year and that’s not right I don’t think so. I always buy the best quality even when purchased fluids always buy CVT oil and I get it from the Nissan dealership.

Filed Mar 11, 2023 · Brakes · CT

When in reverse, brake pedal goes all the way to the floor when I push the pedal to stop. Also, once in forward, brake pedal went all the way to the floor when pushing the brake pedal to stop.

Filed Nov 4, 2022 · Brakes · PA

I was driving on the interstate to go and visit my granddaughter from PA to New York when all of a sudden I press on the break pedal and the brakes stopped working there was no warning sign on the dashboard I was alone in the car and afraid I started to slow down there was a lot of traffic trucks and I pulled over on the side slowly and use the emergency break and thank God I’m alive today to tell you my ordeal thank God I didn’t get hurt and no one got hurt and the best part I got to see my granddaughter 9 hours later. Basically I was informed that my brake line was broke in three pieces I cannot believe it just be careful always check your brake line thank you stay safe out there!!

Filed Mar 14, 2022 · Brakes · PA

Just driving down the highway (no brakes applied) and the master cylinder went bad and lost power brakes.

Filed May 18, 2021 · Lights · 3,200 miles · FL · crash

The contact owns a 2019 nissan sentra. The contact stated while making a right turn when she saw the rear vehicle was not stopping and she decided to speed up and hit the high curb with her tires. The contact stated the warning malfunction see owner manual a warning light was illuminated. The contact was informed by a bystander she had no brakes lights. The contact did not seek medical attention or had any injuries. The contact was able to drive to her destination. The contact shortly after she received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 21v135000 (exterior lighting) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 3,200. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Nov 28, 2020 · Brakes · 150,000 miles · GA

I found while researching an issue on my nissan sentra 2007 that there was a recall on the master cylinder in 2008 because the same issue that just happened to me could happen. I never received a recall notification and apparently I was not on the list but my brake light came on and I had the maintenance shop check my brakes they said my pads were fine. That I was probably having an issue with the warning light. 2 weeks ago I got in my car and when I went to brake I had to push my foot all the way to the ground. I eventually made my way to my local firestone and had them check my brakes only tho find that the master cylinder and the boosters needed to be replaced. When they pulled them they said they were full of brake fluid. That is why I had no brakes. This is the exact issue listed in the recall. Why was I not sent this recall notice as I obviously had defective cylinders and I had to spend 1300.00 to repair.

Filed Oct 21, 2020 · Brakes · 58,972 miles · MN · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 nissan sentra. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start when her daughter attempted to drive and that the failure would occurred intermittently. In addition, on another occasion, the contact stated that while her daughter was driving 45 MPH, the brakes failed to function. The contact stated that her daughter was depressing the accelerator pedal but the brake was stopping the vehicle. The driver was able to coast to the side of the road and noticed the brake pad from the wheel well was smoking. The contact stated that the smoke started after the vehicle was stopped. The contact called the police, the fire department arrived. The contact also mentioned that the two front tires got so hot that they melted the weight that was on the rims. The vehicle was taken to walser nissan coon rapids, 3300 129th ave nw, coon rapids, mn 55448, and was diagnosed that two sensor that was not communicating correctly was telling the vehicle to stop. The brake and steering angle sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided a case number and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was 58,972.*dt

Filed Sep 28, 2020 · Brakes, Electrical · 5,010 miles · CO

System malfunction detection activated while driving. Icon advising aeb brake failure detected light engaged and stays on.