1997 Nissan Altima Brakes Problems
9 owner-reported brakes complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (9)
When you applied the brakes at a stop sign, your car suddenly accelerated instead of slowing down, causing it to cross four lanes of traffic and hit a tree. This is a critical safety issue where the braking system failed to stop the vehicle as intended. The problem may involve the brake pedal mechanism, throttle linkage, or electronic controls that need immediate professional inspection and repair.
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MY 97 NISSAN ALTIMA(MILELAGE: 66K) RUNS PERFECTLY EXPECT THAT OCCASIONALLY ONCE I PRESS THE BRAKE TIGHTLY AND THE CAR STOP TOTALLY, THE CAR ACCELERATES SUDDENTLY AND RUSH FORWARD, I HAVE TO REPRESS THE BRAKE VERY QUICKLY TO STOP IT AGAIN. SINCE THIS JANUARY IT HAPPENED TWICE. FIRST TIME I ALMOST HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME AND I THOUGHT THE REASON IS THAT I DIDN'T PRESS THE BRAKE TIGHTLY. FOR THE SECOND TIME, I WAS QUITE SURE I PRESSED THE BRAKE FIRMLY AND STOP AT A STOP LINE, BUT SUDDENTLY THE CAR RUSHED OUT AND CRASHED IN ANOTHER CAR. I'VE ALREADY HAD A BRAKE SYSTEM CHECK AND COULDN'T FIND ANY PROBLEM. I PAID MORE THAN $2,000 FOR THE CAR I CRASHED BUT I FEEL VERY UNDERSERVED, AND I DON'T KNOW WHERE TO COMPLAIN. AND ALSO I HOPE MY CASE COULD SUPPLY SOME USEFUL INFORMATION FOR YOUR DATABASE, THAT'S THE REASON I WRITE TO YOU. THANK YOU SO MUCH! SINCERELY, LI QIANG . *AK
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
WAS TRAVELING 40-45MPH AND HAD TAPPED BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN IN ORDER TO MAKE A TURN AND BRAKES FAILED TO SLOW DOWN VEHICLE. VEHICLE WENT INTO A TAIL SPIN. STEERING WHEEL JERKED TO LEFT & HIT PASSENGER'S SIDE. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. *AK
JAMMING THE BRAKE CAUSED SPINING OF THE CAR ENDING ON THE CURB. YH
AIRBAG - DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY IN 35MPH HEAD-ON CRASH. DRIVER WAS SEVERELY INJURED. BRAKES - BRAKES DID NOT ADEQUATELY STOP THE VEHICLE IN 35MPH HEAD-ON CRASH. DRIVER WAS SEVERELY INJURED. TRANSMISSION - TRANSMISSION CONSTANTLY SLIPS, TAKES FEW MINUTES TO ENGAGE FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE. ENGINE - ENGINE WON'T START AT RANDOM. DEALER FINDDS NO PROBLEMS. HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES SINCE PURCHASED VEHICLE.
THE CONSUMER HAS OWNED VEHICLE FOR ONLY A WEEK, AND IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES PADS. WHEN APPLYING FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, CONSUMER NOTICED A NOISE. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, PARTS REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.
THE POWER SOCKET INTO WHICH THE PLUG FOR CELLULAR PHONE GOES INTO, DOES NOT STAY ATTACHED TO THE DASH WHEN UNPLUGGING THE JACK.THE LOCATION OF PLUG DOES NOT ALLOW FOR CUP HOLDER TO BE USED WHEN USING.
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY AT 45-55 MPH OWNER REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE PASSENGER'S OR DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAGS. ALSO ABS BRAKES LOCKED UP. *AK