2012 Nissan Versa: brake failure

Filed Dec 4, 2017 · Brakes · 72,000 miles · CA

Complete brake failure. Pedal went to the floor and no braking whatsoever. Fortunately, stopped the car by using the handbrake. Proper function returned after turning off and restarting the engine.

Filed May 26, 2017 · Brakes, Electrical · 31,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan versa. When pulling out of a parking space and attempting to apply the brakes, the vehicle failed to stop. The brake pedal traveled to the floorboard. The contact had to place the vehicle in park in order to stop the vehicle from rolling. There were no warning indicators for the brake failure. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer located in chicago, il. The dealer diagnosed that the brake fluid hose failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 31,000. Updated 07/18/17*lj

Filed Sep 1, 2016 · Brakes · 12,753 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan versa. When the brake pedal was depressed, the brakes failed while the vehicle was in the park position. The failure recurred after attempting to drive the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v507000 (service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 12,753.

Filed Aug 22, 2016 · Brakes · 80,000 miles · MO

While traveling at highway speeds, I pressed on the brake pedal, and the brakes did not engage. Pedal to the floor- no brakes. After the initial "to the floor", I was able to pump the brakes to stop the vehicle. This is the second incident of brakes not engaging- the first happened at side-street speed, and I wrote it off as a fluke. Vehicle has an appointment with the dealership in two days.

Filed Jul 28, 2014 · Brakes, Steering · 3,912 miles · FL · crash

I was getting ready to back my versa into a parking space. I had my foot on the brake when I shifted the car into reverse the car engine revved up, brakes failed, and the car flew backwards into a wall causing considerable damage to the back end of the car. This could have been deadly if I was backing out of the parking space and not into it. Once I hit the wall the brakes came back on. Since the dealer was unable to replicate the incident they said it never happened. They also told me that it was impossible for the brakes to fail as they are a cable system. I also contacted nissan motor corp directly and was told this was not a warranty issue and I would have to go through my insurance and pay the deductible. I had mentioned to the nissan dealer previously that I thought the brakes were funny prior to this incident as they would routinely go to the floor if I was traveling at slow speeds. I was told this was normal operation.

Filed Nov 1, 2013 · Brakes · 15,093 miles · TX

On oct. 15, 2012, I was exiting the highway and while applying the brakes, the pedal went to the floor, making a clicking noise, with very little force, the car barley stopped, only when assisted by the use of the parking brake. It was taken to the dealer that day and I was told they could not replicate the problem and all mechanical components were in good shape, and could not find the problem. The same circumstances have been repeated on feb. 13 2012, with 19841 miles and again on oct. 28 2013, with approximately 29000 miles. The dealer currently (nov. 1 2013) has the car and again says they cannot locate or replicate the problem. I have contacted nissan corporate, and was told to receive a second opinion. Another dealership service manager was contacted and stated there was a known problem with the ABS control module from another model, however the dealership will not replace it because(quoting from a service adviser) "nissan isn't in the habit of throwing parts at a car and hoping for a resolution". The dealer has stated that without replicating the problem there is nothing they can do.