Nissan Altima Brakes problems
1.85 vs. all vehicles Too few recent reports to judge
90 of the 807 complaints about the Nissan Altima (11.2%) concern Brakes, making it the model's #4 problem area. That share is 1.9× the Brakes share across all tracked vehicles.
90Complaints · Brakes
11.2%Share of complaints
1.85×vs. all vehicles
9Last 12 months
24.4%Share involving a crash or fire
0Related recalls
Analysis
9 Brakes complaints were filed in the last 12 months.
23 of these reports (24.4%) describe a crash or fire, with 7 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
No recall campaign addresses Brakes for the tracked model years.
By model year
When complaints were filed
Last 12 months: 9 · Previous 12 months: 9
What owners report
The contact's wife owned a 2025 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving downhill at 25 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to respond.
The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while pulling out of a parking lot, the contact shifted into drive(D) and then to reverse(R) to exit the parking lot, and while driving 3 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, and the vehicle failed…
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the auto-braking system unexpectedly activated, and there was a grinding sound coming from the brakes; however, the vehicle failed to stop as needed. The ABS warning light was illuminated.
When I make a turn, I hear a clicking noise and also when I come to a complete stop, I can a sound that sounds like a grunting noise. I had new brakes, rotors and brand new tires put on in 2025. I think my ball joints and tie rod is defective.
My car is supposed to have an automatic braking system/collision detection. Two cars in front of me slammed on their brakes and the car in front of me slammed on his brake, and I didn't have enough time to react.
Reporting a severe hydraulic/mechanical braking defect on a 2023 Nissan Altima with only 26,820 miles. Vehicle experiences persistent 'spongy' brake pedal feel, premature metal-on-metal rotor gouging, and severely darkened/degraded brake fluid, indicating a…
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
No recall campaign addresses Brakes for the tracked model years.
Problem areas · Nissan Altima
- Electrical180
- Engine135
- Unspecified or other95
- Brakes90
- Body & structure68
- Airbags & seat belts65
- Transmission / powertrain51
- Driver-assist systems44
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