45 of the 1,364 complaints about the 2005 Nissan Altima are about the braking system — 3% of everything reported for this model year. Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before 29,000 miles.
45
Complaints
4
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Injuries
Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.
SERVICE BRAKES
WHEN IM DRIVING AND GOING TO MAKE A STOP I PRESS THE BRAKE AND THE CAR ACCELERATES BRIEFLY UNTIL I LIFT MY FOOT AND REPRESS MY BRAKES AND THEN CAR WILL STOP SUMTIMES IF NOT REACCELERATE AND I HAVE TO REPRESS BRAKE AGAIN.
NHTSA complaint #11390869 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE FROM PARK INTO DRIVE, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED; HOWEVER, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS STIFF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PURCHASED AND DELIVERED TO HER RESIDENCE BY AN UNKNOWN DEALER. THE DEALER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE AND THE MECHANIC WAS ABLE TO REPLACE THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE CALIPER AT THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. ADDITIONALLY, WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE BRAKE ROTOR AND CALIPER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. NEITHER A DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE RECENT FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 154,000. *TT CONSUMER STATED POLICE INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED.
NHTSA complaint #11142349 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES
MY REAR DRIVERS SIDE BRAKE CONTINUES TO HAVE ISSUES AFTER 4 REPAIRS THE CALIPERS , ROTORS, PADS, LINES EVERYTHING HAS BEEN REPLACED BUT THEY START TO GRIND AFTER 3 MONTHS OF DRIVING I HAVE HAD 2 DIFFERENT SHOPS WORK ON ITBUT STILL HAVING ISSUES.
NHTSA complaint #10853452 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A POLE. NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED NECK, CHEST, AND BACK INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN. UPDATED 04/08/16*LJ UPDATED 04/28/16.
NHTSA complaint #10822758 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE FLOORBOARD WAS CORRODED. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 91,279.
NHTSA complaint #10704865 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES
DURING 2ND WEEK OF FEBRUARY,2015, THE BRAKE PEDAL GOT STUCK. AFTER SOME STRUGGLE, THE BRAKES STARTED WORKING AGAIN. THE AIR TEMPERATURE WAS BELOW 0 DEGREE F. I CALLED ONE OF THE LOCAL NISSAN DEALERS AND DISCUSSED THE PROBLEM. HE SAID THAT IT COULD BE DUE TO CRUD OR ICE BUILT UP IN THE BRAKES. ON THE FOLLOWING DAY, THE TEMPERATURE WAS IN 20'S. WE GOT THE CAR WASHED TO GET ANY CRUD OR ICE REMOVED FROM THE BRAKES. ON 2/20/2015, THE BRAKE PEDAL GOT STUCK AGAIN. THE BRAKES STARTED WORKING AGAIN AFTER SOME STRUGGLE. THE AIR TEMPERATURE WAS BELOW 0 DEGREE F. FORTUNATELY BOTH TIMES WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL GOT STUCK, THERE WAS NO TRAFFIC. ON 2/20/15, THE CAR WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL NISSAN DEALER. THE DEALER REPLACED THE BOOSTER HOSE WITH VALVE. NOTE: THERE WAS ANOTHER CAR WITH THE NISSAN DEALER WITH SIMILAR PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10692758 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, HE NOTICED A LOUD GRINDING SOUND AS THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE BRAKES WOULD NOT RESPOND WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE BRAKE BOOSTER WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,000.
NHTSA complaint #10536913 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES
I BELIEVE A RECALL SHOULD BE PLACED FOR THIS PROBLEM. WHEN THE TEMPERATURE FALLS BELOW 10 DEGREES F, THE BRAKE PEDAL IS HARD AND WON'T MOVE THEREFORE THE BRAKES WON'T APPLY. THIS COULD CAUSE A SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. IT HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY. SINCE OTHER LESS SERIOUS PROBLEMS WARRANT A RECALL WHY WOULDN'T THIS? IT SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM NOT ONLY ON 05 MODELS. JUST SEARCH THE INTERNET.
NHTSA complaint #10473184 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES
I BOUGHT A CAR, SOLD "AS IS", BECAUSE THE DEALERSHIP ADVERTISED THE CAR SAYING "EVERYTHING UNDER THE HOOD IS IN PERFECT WORKING CONDITION." THIS WAS MY FIRST TIME BUYING A CAR AND THEY TOOK ADVANTAGE OF IT. THE CAR IS MISSING 2 LUG NUTS ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE, AND BACK PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL(I DON'T KNOW HOW THE CAR PASSED INSPECTION) IT WAS SOLD TO ME WITH NO TRANSMISSION FLUID, WHEN I PUT SOME IN IT BEGAN TO LEAK BADLY(I HAVE PICTURES) THE VERY NEXT DAY AFTER PURCHASING THE CAR I NOTICED A KNOCKING NOISE IN THE ENGINE AND EVERYTIME I STARTED THE CAR IT BEGAN TO SHAKE FOR ABOUT 10 SECONDS. EVERYDAY THE CARS ENGINE WOULD MAKE NEW NOISES, BY DAY FOUR THE CAR WOULDN'T START. DAY FIVE IT STARTED UP BUT IT WAS OVERHEATING WITHIN 5 MINUTES OF BEING ON(I DIDN'T KNOW HOW TO READ THE HOT/COLD GAUGE YET BEING THAT THIS WAS MY FIRST CAR) I TRIED TAKING IT BACK BUT THE DEALERSHIP WILL NOT TAKE IT BACK. I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC, THEY SAID THE TRANSMISSION IS LEAKING SEVERLY, THE HEAD GASKET IS OVERHEATING AND ITS WARPED 4.0.. ITS MISSING LUG NUTS, THE BRAKES ARE BAD, AND HAS MOISTURE IN THE OIL. I STOPPED DRIVING THE CAR UNLESS IT WAS A EMERGENCY AND WHILE I WAS ON THE FREEWAY ONEDAY, THE CAR BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY AND STARTED TO JUMP BACK N FORTH AND I COULDN'T PRESS THE GAS BECAUSE IT WOULD NOT GO. I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED ON THE FREEWAY. I JUST RECENTLY TOOK IT TO ANOTHER MECHANIC SHOP CALLED ARROW'S TRANSMISSION. THEY DECLARED THE ENTIRE ENGINE A TOTAL FAIL AND UNSAFE.
NHTSA complaint #10469440 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2005 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR AN UNRELATED REPAIR AND THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE FLOORBOARDS WERE COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000. UPDATED 02/22/12 *BF THE BRAKES WERE REPLACED, AS WELL AS THE AC LINE THAT WAS LEAKING. UPDATED 03.05.12
NHTSA complaint #10447966 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
THE CAR WAS PARKED IN A DRIVEWAY FOR 6 HOURS IN 10 DEGRE WEATHER. IT WAS REQUIRED TO MOVE THE CAR TO ALLOW ANOTHER VEHICLE TO LEAVE WHEN THE NISSAN WAS DRIVEN FORWARD TO RE-PARK THE VEHICLE AND THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED THE PEDDLE WAS ROCK HARD AND NO BRAKES WERE AVAILABLE CAUSING A COLLISION WITH A GARAGE DOOR. THE DEALERSHIP DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS A VACUUM VALVE, INTEGRAL WITH A VACUUM HOSE. THE DEALER TESTED THE CAR AT 7:30AM ON 1/16/2012 WHEN THE CAR HAD BEEN SITTING FOR OVER 24 HOURS IN 23 DEGREE WEATHER, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS HARD (HOWEVER NOT ROCK SOLID) ONCE THE PEDAL WAS PUMPED TWICE THE BRAKES WORKED ACCORDINGLY. THE THEORY WAS THE VALVE WAS NOT FUNCTIOING IN THE COLD WEATHER. THE DEALER TESTED THE THEORY BY REMOVING THE FAULTY PART AND PLACING IT IN THE COLD WEATHER FOR APPROXIMATLEY 30 MINUTES AND REINSTALLED PART BACK INTOT HE CAR AND CREATED A SIMILAR SCENARIO WHERE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS HARD WITH LIMITED BRAKES (TEMPERATURE WAS 22 DEGREES). THE PART HAS BEEN REPLACED AND APPEARS TO HAVE SOLVED THE ISSUE. I AM DISSAPOINTED THAT THE NISSAN ALTIMA CAN POTENTIALLY HAVE BRAKES IN EXTREME COLD WEATHER AS I LIVE IN A COLD CLIMATE.
NHTSA complaint #10444686 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2005 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO STOP AND THE PROBLEM TYPICALLY OCCURRED IN THE MORNING TIME AND IN THE DRIVEWAY ON EXTREMELY COLD DAYS.
NHTSA complaint #10428649 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2005 NISSAN ALTIMA. CONSUMER STATES SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE TO INCLUDE BRAKES, TRUNK LEAK, RELAY SWITCH *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, IT HAD BEEN TRADED TWO DAYS PRIOR, AND THE SAFETY INSPECTION HAD NOT BEEN PERFORMED. THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER, HE COULD KEEP IT OVER THE WEEKEND AND BRING IT BACK THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY FOR THE SAFETY INSPECTION SO THEY COULD REPAIR ANY PROBLEMS. WHEN THE CONSUMER ARRIVED HOME WITH THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED A COVER FOR THE SEAT BELT CONNECTOR WAS NOT ATTACHED AND THERE WAS STANDING WATER IN THE SPARE TIRE WHEEL WELL. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE TRUNK PROBLEM WAS FIXED. HOWEVER, WATER WAS FOUND IN THE SPARE WHEEL WELL AGAIN. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED DUE TO A FAULTY GAS RELAY SWITCH. THE CONSUMER STATED TWO WEEKS LATER, THE BRAKES STARTED SQUEALING. *JB THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED. HOWEVER, THE WARRANTY COMPANY STATED THE BEARINGS WERE NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THE WARRANTY COMPANY STATED THEIR DENIAL OF COVERAGE WAS BASED ON THE FACT, THE VEHICLE WAS FRONT-WHEEL DRIVE. UPDATED 07/19/12
NHTSA complaint #10409757 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
IN COLD TEMPERATURES (20F), UPON DRIVING THE CAR FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THE DAY, THERE IS NO PLAY IN THE BRAKE PEDAL AND COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE. AFTER COASTING TO A STOP AND PUMPING THE BRAKES SEVERAL TIMES AFTER THE CAR IS WARMED UP, THE BRAKES OPERATE NORMALLY. REPAIR SHOPS HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE AND FOUND NO PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKE FLUID OR BRAKE SYSTEMS. THIS OCCURRED THREE DAYS IN A ROW AND COUNTING.
NHTSA complaint #10369713 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
THE ABS SYSTEM ON THE VEHICLE ACTIVATES AT LOW SPEEDS. ABS LIGHT TURNS ON DASHBOARD. BUZZING SOUND HEARD FROM ENGINE BAY WHILE ABS ENGAGES. THIS CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO SKID WHEN APPLYING MODERATE PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL WHILE AT LOW SPEED. THIS CAN BE DANGEROUS BECAUSE IF YOU ARE FORCED TO SUDDENLY STOP THE CAR WILL KEEP MOVING/SKIDDING FORWARD INSTEAD OF COMING TO A QUICK COMPLETE STOP. I HAVE NO AIR IN MY BRAKE LINES AS I HAD IT PROFESSIONALLY BLED. I ALSO HAVE NEW BRAKE PADS. AND MY BRAKE FLUID IS UP TO THE MAXIMUM LINE IN THE RESERVOIR AND CLEAR. I CLEANED ALL FOUR ABS SENSORS AND REPLACED THE ONE SENSOR THAT IS COMMON TO MALFUNCTION ON THIS VEHICLE. TURNS OUT IT IS THE ABS ACTUATOR THAT HAS TO BE REPLACED WHICH IS A $1,200+ PART FROM NISSAN. THIS SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM ON THE 2004-2007 MAXIMA AND 2005-2006 NISSAN ALTIMA, AS PER RESEARCH PERFORMED ON PUBLIC FORUMS IN REFERENCE TO THE AFOREMENTIONED VEHICLES. THIS IS OF A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN SINCE THE VEHICLE IS NOT ABLE TO STOP HOW IT IS MEANT TO STOP. ON THE CONTRARY, VEHICLE FEELS LIKE IT IS BRAKING ON A ROAD FILLED WITH PEBBLES.
NHTSA complaint #10361578 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
EACH WINTER SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR, DURING COLD WEATHER, WHEN CAR IS FIRST STARTED, BRAKES DO NOT WORK. IT IS LIKE THEY ARE FROZEN AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL NOT DEPRESS UNLESS FORCED. ONCE I GET THE PEDAL TO GO DOWN, THE PEDAL MUST BE PUMPED NUMEROUS TIMES TO GET THEM TO WORK. ONCE CAR IS WARMED, THEY WILL WORK. THIS IS A 3.5 SE MODEL. THE DEALERSHIP CANNOT LOCATE ANY PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10320043 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
I WAS DRIVING IN THE COLD WEATHER FOR ABOUT 5 MIN, USING MY BRAKES NORMALLY, AND I WENT TO APPLY THE BRAKES ON MY 2005 NISSAN ALTIMA 3.5 SE AND THE DIDN'T MOVE, ONCE I STARTED PUMPING THEM AS HARD AS I COULD (WAS OUT OF SEAT STANDING ON THEM) THEY FINALLY WORKED.
NHTSA complaint #10311067 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
DURING COLD WEATHER, I EXPERIENCED WHAT FELT LIKE A SEIZED BRAKING SYSTEM. THE WEATHER WAS CLOSE TO 0 AND WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO STOP, THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD NOT DEPRESS TO THE FLOOR AND THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP. AFTER PRESSING WITH BOTH LEGS AS HARD AS I COULD, THE PEDAL GAVE AND THE CAR STOPPED. RESEARCH LED ME TO REPLACE THE BRAKE VACUUM ASSIST LINE IN THIS AND MY WIFES 05 ALTIMA. PURCHASED BOTH ITEMS THROUGH THE DEALER AND IF THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS ISSUE, I WOULD LOVE A REFUND AS NISSAN SHOULD TAKE CARE OF THIS ISSUE.
NHTSA complaint #10262125 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
WHEN THE WEATHER GETS VERY COLD THE BRAKES ON MY ALTIMA 3.5 WILL SEEM TO LOCK UP AND NOT WANT TO LET ME BRAKE. FEELS AS IF SOMEONE HAS STUCK A BRICK UNDER THE PEDAL. I HAVE HEARD MANY MANY COMPLAINTS AND PEOPLE THAT HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. I WOULD DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS ASAP. I'VE REPLACED THE PART ALREADY FOR THIS. FOR THE 3.5 PART NUMBER IS 47430-8J100. THE 2.5 IS 8J000.
NHTSA complaint #10259759 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
THE BRAKES ON MY 2005 NISSAN ALTIMA NEEDED TO BE COMPLETELY REPLACED DUE TO WEAR FOR THE SECOND TIME IN ONLY 60K MILES. THE FIRST TIME WAS AT 25K AND I WAS SURPRISED BECAUSE I HAVE NEVER HAD PROBLEMS LIKE THIS ON ANY VEHICLE I HAVE OWNED.
NHTSA complaint #10213047 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
THE BRAKES ON MY 2005 NISSAN ALTIMA NEEDED TO BE COMPLETELY REPLACED DUE TO WEAR FOR THE SECOND TIME IN ONLY 60K MILES. THE FIRST TIME WAS AT 25K AND I WAS SURPRISED BECAUSE I HAVE NEVER HAD PROBLEMS LIKE THIS ON ANY VEHICLE I HAVE OWNED.
NHTSA complaint #10213047 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
THE BRAKES ON MY 2005 NISSAN ALTIMA NEEDED TO BE COMPLETELY REPLACED DUE TO WEAR FOR THE SECOND TIME IN ONLY 60K MILES. THE FIRST TIME WAS AT 25K AND I WAS SURPRISED BECAUSE I HAVE NEVER HAD PROBLEMS LIKE THIS ON ANY VEHICLE I HAVE OWNED.
NHTSA complaint #10213047 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
WE OWN A 2005 NISSAN ALTIMA WITH 24,000 MILES. WHILE ON VACATION LAST FEBRUARY 2007 AND WE HEARD THIS NOISE COMING FROM THE BACK OF THE CAR. HAD NO WARNING BEFORE THIS. IF WE HAD WE WOULD HAVE LEFT THIS CAR HOME. WE LIVE IN ROCHESTER, NY. THE NOISE STARTED IN WINCHESTER,VA. SINCE TO US IT WAS STILL A NEW CAR WE DID NOT THINK ANYTHING ABOUT IT. WE DROVE TO SAVANNAH, GA. SINCE THE NOISE WAS GETTING WORSE WE TOOK IT TO A NISSAN DEALERSHIP. THEY TOLD US THAT ROAD SALT HAD RUSTED THE LEFT SIDE REAR CALIPER. WE HAD A VERY MILD WINTER IN 2005-2006 AND 2007 WINTER STARTED OFF VERY MILD/ HE STATED THAT THE LEFT SIDE REAR BRAKE PADS , NO PROBLEM WITH THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE. PADS AND ROTOR)AND LEFT ROTOR WORE OUT. THEY CLEANED BOTH REAR CALIPERS,RESURFACED RIGHT ROTOR, REPLACED REAR PADS AND LEFT REAR ROTOR. IT COST US $309. WE FEEL THAT THIS WAS A DEFECTIVE PART NOT WEAR AND TEAR. THE CAR HAS NOT BEEN ABUSED SINCE I AM THE ONE THAT DRIVES IT MOST. NISSAN STATES THAT SINCE WE DID NOT DO THE 15,000 WARRANTY CHECK THEY CAN NOT HELP US. WE ALSO FOUND OUT THAT REAR BRAKES SHOULD GET AT LEAST 60,000 MILES. ALSO WHEN WE ASKED A CLOSE RELATIVE WHO WAS A SERVICE MANAGER FOR NISSAN HE CONSULTED ANOTHER PERSON WHO SAID THAT SINCE THE REPAIR WAS DONE IN A DIFFERENT" WARRANTY ZONE "THAN WERE THE CAR WAS PURCHASED THAT WOULD BE DIFFICULT TO FOLLOW UP. TO ME THAT MAKES NO SENSE SINCE CAR MISHAPS CAN HAPPEN ANYWHERE. WE FEEL WE HAVE A LEGITIMATE GRIPE AND SHOULD GET REIMBURSED FROM NISSAN. ONE OF THE REASONS WE PURCHASED THIS CAR WAS THAT CONSUMER REPORTS GAVE THE BRAKING SYSTEM A VERY GOOD RATING.
NHTSA complaint #10191777 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
WE OWN A 2005 NISSAN ALTIMA WITH 24,000 MILES. WHILE ON VACATION LAST FEBRUARY 2007 AND WE HEARD THIS NOISE COMING FROM THE BACK OF THE CAR. HAD NO WARNING BEFORE THIS. IF WE HAD WE WOULD HAVE LEFT THIS CAR HOME. WE LIVE IN ROCHESTER, NY. THE NOISE STARTED IN WINCHESTER,VA. SINCE TO US IT WAS STILL A NEW CAR WE DID NOT THINK ANYTHING ABOUT IT. WE DROVE TO SAVANNAH, GA. SINCE THE NOISE WAS GETTING WORSE WE TOOK IT TO A NISSAN DEALERSHIP. THEY TOLD US THAT ROAD SALT HAD RUSTED THE LEFT SIDE REAR CALIPER. WE HAD A VERY MILD WINTER IN 2005-2006 AND 2007 WINTER STARTED OFF VERY MILD/ HE STATED THAT THE LEFT SIDE REAR BRAKE PADS , NO PROBLEM WITH THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE. PADS AND ROTOR)AND LEFT ROTOR WORE OUT. THEY CLEANED BOTH REAR CALIPERS,RESURFACED RIGHT ROTOR, REPLACED REAR PADS AND LEFT REAR ROTOR. IT COST US $309. WE FEEL THAT THIS WAS A DEFECTIVE PART NOT WEAR AND TEAR. THE CAR HAS NOT BEEN ABUSED SINCE I AM THE ONE THAT DRIVES IT MOST. NISSAN STATES THAT SINCE WE DID NOT DO THE 15,000 WARRANTY CHECK THEY CAN NOT HELP US. WE ALSO FOUND OUT THAT REAR BRAKES SHOULD GET AT LEAST 60,000 MILES. ALSO WHEN WE ASKED A CLOSE RELATIVE WHO WAS A SERVICE MANAGER FOR NISSAN HE CONSULTED ANOTHER PERSON WHO SAID THAT SINCE THE REPAIR WAS DONE IN A DIFFERENT" WARRANTY ZONE "THAN WERE THE CAR WAS PURCHASED THAT WOULD BE DIFFICULT TO FOLLOW UP. TO ME THAT MAKES NO SENSE SINCE CAR MISHAPS CAN HAPPEN ANYWHERE. WE FEEL WE HAVE A LEGITIMATE GRIPE AND SHOULD GET REIMBURSED FROM NISSAN. ONE OF THE REASONS WE PURCHASED THIS CAR WAS THAT CONSUMER REPORTS GAVE THE BRAKING SYSTEM A VERY GOOD RATING.
NHTSA complaint #10191777 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
WE OWN A 2005 NISSAN ALTIMA WITH 24,000 MILES. WHILE ON VACATION LAST FEBRUARY 2007 AND WE HEARD THIS NOISE COMING FROM THE BACK OF THE CAR. HAD NO WARNING BEFORE THIS. IF WE HAD WE WOULD HAVE LEFT THIS CAR HOME. WE LIVE IN ROCHESTER, NY. THE NOISE STARTED IN WINCHESTER,VA. SINCE TO US IT WAS STILL A NEW CAR WE DID NOT THINK ANYTHING ABOUT IT. WE DROVE TO SAVANNAH, GA. SINCE THE NOISE WAS GETTING WORSE WE TOOK IT TO A NISSAN DEALERSHIP. THEY TOLD US THAT ROAD SALT HAD RUSTED THE LEFT SIDE REAR CALIPER. WE HAD A VERY MILD WINTER IN 2005-2006 AND 2007 WINTER STARTED OFF VERY MILD/ HE STATED THAT THE LEFT SIDE REAR BRAKE PADS , NO PROBLEM WITH THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE. PADS AND ROTOR)AND LEFT ROTOR WORE OUT. THEY CLEANED BOTH REAR CALIPERS,RESURFACED RIGHT ROTOR, REPLACED REAR PADS AND LEFT REAR ROTOR. IT COST US $309. WE FEEL THAT THIS WAS A DEFECTIVE PART NOT WEAR AND TEAR. THE CAR HAS NOT BEEN ABUSED SINCE I AM THE ONE THAT DRIVES IT MOST. NISSAN STATES THAT SINCE WE DID NOT DO THE 15,000 WARRANTY CHECK THEY CAN NOT HELP US. WE ALSO FOUND OUT THAT REAR BRAKES SHOULD GET AT LEAST 60,000 MILES. ALSO WHEN WE ASKED A CLOSE RELATIVE WHO WAS A SERVICE MANAGER FOR NISSAN HE CONSULTED ANOTHER PERSON WHO SAID THAT SINCE THE REPAIR WAS DONE IN A DIFFERENT" WARRANTY ZONE "THAN WERE THE CAR WAS PURCHASED THAT WOULD BE DIFFICULT TO FOLLOW UP. TO ME THAT MAKES NO SENSE SINCE CAR MISHAPS CAN HAPPEN ANYWHERE. WE FEEL WE HAVE A LEGITIMATE GRIPE AND SHOULD GET REIMBURSED FROM NISSAN. ONE OF THE REASONS WE PURCHASED THIS CAR WAS THAT CONSUMER REPORTS GAVE THE BRAKING SYSTEM A VERY GOOD RATING.
NHTSA complaint #10191777 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
COMPLETE BRAKE JOB REQUIRED AT 56,000KM. NEW REAR ROTORS & PADS, NEW FRONT PADS. DID NOT BOTHER WITH NISSAN SERVICE. EARLIEST I HAVE EVER REPLACED BRAKES IN AN AUTOMOBILE. VERY LIGHT HIGHWAY DRIVING.
NHTSA complaint #10190997 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
COMPLETE BRAKE JOB REQUIRED AT 56,000KM. NEW REAR ROTORS & PADS, NEW FRONT PADS. DID NOT BOTHER WITH NISSAN SERVICE. EARLIEST I HAVE EVER REPLACED BRAKES IN AN AUTOMOBILE. VERY LIGHT HIGHWAY DRIVING.
NHTSA complaint #10190997 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
MY 2005 NISSAN ALTIMA 3.5L LOOSES IT'S BRAKES IN COLD WEATHER. THE NISSAN DEALERSHIP DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS A FAULTY BRAKE BOOSTER. THAT DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. NISSAN KNOW WANTS TO REPLACE THE BRAKING PIECE BY PIECE WITH MY MONEY AND TIME.
NHTSA complaint #10184742 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
I HAD NOTICED A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF MY VEHICLE; I BROUGHT MY VEHICLE TO THE NISSAN DEALER WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED TO HAVE THEM TAKE A LOOK AT IT. THE TECHNICIAN TOLD ME THAT THE REAR BRAKE PADS WERE STUCK INSIDE OF THE CALIPER SLIDES AND WERE NOT RELEASING FROM THE ROTOR. THEY RECOMMENDED REPAIRS COSTING ($320 + TAX). THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN THEN ADVISED ME THAT THIS SHOULDN'T HAPPEN TO A 1 1/2 YEAR OLD CAR W/ 15,600 MILES ON IT AND HE WOULD SEE IF THE MANUFACTURER WOULD COVER THE CHARGE FOR THE REPAIR WORK NEEDED. NISSAN DECLINED COVERING THE REPAIRS AT THAT TIME AND I COULDN'T AFFORD TO FIX IT RIGHT THEN AND THERE. IN AUGUST OF 2006, I BROUGHT THE CAR TO ANOTHER REPAIR FACILITY TO HAVE REPAIRS DONE AT THE COST AS 338.37, WHICH INCLUDED TAX. TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE AGE AND MILES ON THE CAR, THE NATURE OF THE PROBLEM W/ THE BRAKES AND THE SERVICE TECHNICIANS STATEMENT, THIS OBVIOUSLY SEEMED TO BE A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT WHICH I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO INCUR THE COST OF TO CORRECT. I SUBMITTED A LETTER WITH THE RECEIPTS FOR THE WORK DONE AND THE ORIGINAL INVOICE FROM THE DEALERSHIPS SERVICE DEPARTMENT TO NISSAN TWO TIMES OVER A 3 MONTH SPAN BEFORE I GOT A RESPONSE FROM THEIR CONSUMER AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT. THEIR RESPONSE WAS, ONE, I ALREADY GOT THE WORK DONE SO THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO NOW AND SECONDLY THESE ARE ALL WEAR AND TEAR ITEMS. I WAS ADVISED BEING THAT I LIVE IN UPSTATE NY AND THE VEHICLE IS EXPOSED TO SNOW AND SALT IN THE WINTER THIS COULD HAPPEN. MY ARGUMENT WAS I'VE LIVED HERE MY WHOLE LIFE AND HAVE NEVER PUT THESE ITEMS ON A VEHICLE W/15K ON IT. NEEDLESS TO SAY THEY REFUSED TO RECTIFY THE SITUATION AND MY OPINION NOW OF NISSAN AS A MANUFACTURE IS VERY POOR, THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE IS AWFUL AND OBVIOUSLY THEY MAKE A POOR PRODUCT THAT SHOULD NOT BE SOLD IN STATES WHERE THERE IS SNOW AS THEIR PRODUCT IS NOT MADE FOR ITS INTENDED USE IN THESE AREAS. I WILL NEVER BUY A NISSAN PRODUCT AGAIN AND WOULD ADVISE MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY OF THE SAME.
NHTSA complaint #10180901 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
I HAD NOTICED A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF MY VEHICLE; I BROUGHT MY VEHICLE TO THE NISSAN DEALER WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED TO HAVE THEM TAKE A LOOK AT IT. THE TECHNICIAN TOLD ME THAT THE REAR BRAKE PADS WERE STUCK INSIDE OF THE CALIPER SLIDES AND WERE NOT RELEASING FROM THE ROTOR. THEY RECOMMENDED REPAIRS COSTING ($320 + TAX). THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN THEN ADVISED ME THAT THIS SHOULDN'T HAPPEN TO A 1 1/2 YEAR OLD CAR W/ 15,600 MILES ON IT AND HE WOULD SEE IF THE MANUFACTURER WOULD COVER THE CHARGE FOR THE REPAIR WORK NEEDED. NISSAN DECLINED COVERING THE REPAIRS AT THAT TIME AND I COULDN'T AFFORD TO FIX IT RIGHT THEN AND THERE. IN AUGUST OF 2006, I BROUGHT THE CAR TO ANOTHER REPAIR FACILITY TO HAVE REPAIRS DONE AT THE COST AS 338.37, WHICH INCLUDED TAX. TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE AGE AND MILES ON THE CAR, THE NATURE OF THE PROBLEM W/ THE BRAKES AND THE SERVICE TECHNICIANS STATEMENT, THIS OBVIOUSLY SEEMED TO BE A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT WHICH I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO INCUR THE COST OF TO CORRECT. I SUBMITTED A LETTER WITH THE RECEIPTS FOR THE WORK DONE AND THE ORIGINAL INVOICE FROM THE DEALERSHIPS SERVICE DEPARTMENT TO NISSAN TWO TIMES OVER A 3 MONTH SPAN BEFORE I GOT A RESPONSE FROM THEIR CONSUMER AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT. THEIR RESPONSE WAS, ONE, I ALREADY GOT THE WORK DONE SO THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO NOW AND SECONDLY THESE ARE ALL WEAR AND TEAR ITEMS. I WAS ADVISED BEING THAT I LIVE IN UPSTATE NY AND THE VEHICLE IS EXPOSED TO SNOW AND SALT IN THE WINTER THIS COULD HAPPEN. MY ARGUMENT WAS I'VE LIVED HERE MY WHOLE LIFE AND HAVE NEVER PUT THESE ITEMS ON A VEHICLE W/15K ON IT. NEEDLESS TO SAY THEY REFUSED TO RECTIFY THE SITUATION AND MY OPINION NOW OF NISSAN AS A MANUFACTURE IS VERY POOR, THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE IS AWFUL AND OBVIOUSLY THEY MAKE A POOR PRODUCT THAT SHOULD NOT BE SOLD IN STATES WHERE THERE IS SNOW AS THEIR PRODUCT IS NOT MADE FOR ITS INTENDED USE IN THESE AREAS. I WILL NEVER BUY A NISSAN PRODUCT AGAIN AND WOULD ADVISE MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY OF THE SAME.
NHTSA complaint #10180901 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.