2013 Nissan Versa: brake failure

8 of the 204 complaints about the 2013 Nissan Versa describe brake failure.

owner complaints: 8
of this car's complaints: 4%
typical mileage: 37,000
recalls: 0

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

Brake failure by model year

2021
1
2016
3
2015
1
2014
10
2013
8
2012
6
2011
2
2009
2
2008
1
2007
3

What owners say

Filed May 25, 2020 · Brakes · 132,000 miles · TN

Brake pedal goes to the floor occasionally while applying the brakes to come to a stop. Had nissan perform a brake system flush and still have the problem. They asked about changing out the master cylinder and the way that they asked made me believe that they might know of a problem with this year and make of car. I checked up to see if there was a recall and noticed an investigation is in progress for this problem. This problem happens in street traffic or highway when trying to slow or stop the vehicle and is intermittent in nature and still occurs after the brake flush to remove any air in the system.

Filed Aug 22, 2018 · Acceleration, Brakes · 37,000 miles · NC · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan versa. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the brakes lost power and did not stop the vehicle. The contact was unable to control the vehicle and crashed into a parked vehicle. Various warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was damaged and was towed to an independent mechanic. The contact called michael jordan nissan (919‑489‑3800, 3930 durham-chapel hill blvd, durham, nc 27707) and was referred to the consumer affairs division of the manufacturer. An inspector was sent to investigate the failure and the contact was informed that there was no brake failure. Prior to the failure, the contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v507000 (vehicle speed control, service brakes, hydraulic). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 37,000.

Filed Jan 23, 2017 · Acceleration, Brakes · 57,000 miles · MD · crash

I was drviing my car on greenbelt rd, md, and noticed s stange low noise or sputtering..of some ssort. I decided to stop the car...however car did nto stop...I put in park, turned engine off...did not stop...I uesed emergency brake...did not stop...I felt it accerelated on its own..and had loss of brake effectiveness. I sounded the horn loudly to warn people. But the car kept going and going. I am a single mom, and my child was with me...for safety of life and property... I intentionally drove into a ditch. I felt like it was an unintentional acceleration and loss of brake effectiveness issue. I have called nissan consumer affairs to report it, and my car is now at the dealership . I am not an expert. I need for a safety investigation into my vehicle by an independent agency other than nissan. I am still shaken.. ..updated 02/13/17 *bf...updated 02/22/17 *bf updated 08/10/2017*js

Filed Jul 25, 2016 · Brakes · 47,000 miles · MD

Driving in a straight line on a highway going 65 MPH , stepped on brake pedal and it went all the way to the floor- no brakes at all. Coasted to slow down and tried again at 55 MPH and brakes worked. Am trying to get ahold of dealership.

Filed Feb 13, 2015 · Brakes · 17,845 miles · CA

I was parked in the driveway. I applied the brakes and slowly started backing down the sloped driveway, as it started rolling back faster I applied the brakes harder and they didn't work. Instead the pedal went to the floor with no response. The car continued to roll backwards and I pumped the brakes to try and get a response and just as it reached the street the brakes finally clicked back on.

Filed Oct 31, 2013 · Brakes · 9,700 miles · OK

My 2013 nissan versa had no brakes as I was backing out of the parking spot this morning. The only way to stop it was the emergency brake. Luckily I was going slowly as I just picked up a friend from having surgery and was backing. A bright red brake light came on. I put the car in park and turned it off. I restarted it and still had no brakes but the bright red light was glowing. I tried pumping the brake pedal without any change. So I turned the car off again and the third time the red light went off as I pumped the brakes and I seemed to have pedal again. So I called & left 2 messages with the service dept of my dealer which were not answered. I drove home very carefully(approx. 20 mi.) without any problem since I still had the patient with me I picked up from the hospital. I called the dealer a third time & was told by the service dept. That it was not safe to drive & they would tow it. Thirty minutes later they told me if they could not find the problem the towing bill would be mine. I am afraid to drive this car. I am a 67 year old senior citizen living on a fixed income & they want me to bring it to them(approx. 35mi).

Filed Jul 24, 2013 · Brakes · 4,725 miles · NC

I left work at 11:30 pm and as I proceeded to stop sign my brakes failed and no ABS lights came on . , I was pushing all the way down I am lucky I made it home safely . I went to the dealership and my master cylinder failed . I did some research and other 2013 versa had the same issues and theses cars was assembled in mexico with the VIN 3n1 . I just came back from a long trip from new jersey I just thank god my brakes didn't fail on the interstate I could have of been killed . Something needs be done before someone gets killed.

Filed Dec 7, 2012 · Brakes · 135 miles · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan versa. The contact stated that while attempting to decelerate, the brakes failed to engage properly. The contact was able to stop the vehicle after multiple braking attempts. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the master cylinder failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure and current mileage was 135.