2018 Nissan Altima brakes problems

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What owners say

1. Filed May 30, 2025TNBrakesFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   I’ve had to replace the break sensor a few times and it’s unusual… My check engine light came on and it reads the code for the catalyst converter.., the auto part store saw a recall on this for my make and model but not seeing it here . The code was cleared and hasn’t came back on yet but I’m anticipating it will .. these two issues need to be further looked into please

   NHTSA complaint #11664048 · source
2. Filed Dec 25, 2021CTBrakesElectrical SystemEngine

   The problem of delayed acceleration. The problem occurs when the vehicle does not seem to accelerate for a short period of time. When I'm at a stop. and I depresses the pedal. The vehicle does not rev. It does not do anything for a few seconds. Even with increased force on the pedal, the vehicle does not move. The second concern is that, once it does move, it does so significantly with a jolt. This means that, after a few seconds of not functioning, the vehicle will suddenly…

   NHTSA complaint #11444956 · source
3. Filed Jul 1, 202136,000 miNJBrakes

   The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact attempted to start the vehicle, but the vehicle would not start. The contact pressed the start button and depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle failed to start-up. After multiple attempts the vehicle eventually started however, the failure recurred several times. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer who inspected the vehicle and diagnosed the failure as a…

   NHTSA complaint #11423077 · source
4. Filed Mar 15, 202150,550 miTXBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechSteering

   Several times while normal driving and nothing in roadway the display will say unauthorized object in view and there's nothing there happens several times a day scares me at first cause i think something wrong and takes 10 minutes for display warning light to turn off

   NHTSA complaint #11403171 · source
5. Filed Mar 8, 202115,300 miIACrashBrakesSteeringWheels & Tires

   While driving home and just entering my neighborhood, i noticed a low tire warning on my dashboard. I looked at the pressure and there was approximately 26 pounds still in the tire and the closest place to fill up was at my house. While approaching a right turn in the neighborhood and because of the winter weather conditions of snow and ice on the road, i slowed down to a crawl and applied my brake prior to and while turning. While in the beginning of my turn, i instantly…

   NHTSA complaint #11399856 · source
6. Filed Jan 28, 20215,000 miTXTowedBrakesTransmission & Drivetrain

   Tl* the contact owns a 2018 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle was at a stand still and the ignition failed to start. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer fiesta nissan (5001 s 169c, edinburg, tx 78539, [phone removed]) where it was diagnosed with needing an unknown brake switch to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but experienced the failure three additional times.…

   NHTSA complaint #11390529 · source
7. Filed Nov 16, 202059,000 miNCCrashBrakes

   Tl* the contact owns a 2018 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving, the feb automatic collision notification illuminated then unilluminated. The contact stated that while approached a stop sign at 500 feet, while depressing the brake pedal, it went to the floorboard causing the distance to be extended. As a result, another vehicle came across the contact crashed into the right rear wheel of the other vehicle. No warning lights illuminated. The contact nor the…

   NHTSA complaint #11374853 · source
8. Filed Sep 7, 202031,000 miVABrakesElectrical System

   When trying to push start the brakes feel hard and unable to push down so the push start will work. Have to play with the brake pedal in order for it to go down and able to start the car.

   NHTSA complaint #11353501 · source
9. Filed Sep 1, 2020NYBrakesAcceleration & Cruise Control

   The automatic emergency braking (aeb) system stops working. The dashboard message says the front sensors are being obstructed but they are not. This seems to be a widespread issue with this sensor on nissan vehicles.

   NHTSA complaint #11352541 · source
10. Filed Aug 7, 2020AZBrakesOther / Unknown

    Automatic breaking will shut off for about 5 minutes on occasion; especially when turning towards an embankment (i.e. Making a left turn and there's an island there).

    NHTSA complaint #11343851 · source
11. Filed Aug 4, 202053 miCABrakesElectrical SystemOther / Unknown

    Since i purchased this 2018 altima (i had previously driven a 2016 altima without aeb), i have gotten false positives from the front sensor, stopping my car at random times in clear day light traffic, on dry pavement, with no leaves or other road debris. Front sensor has continuously reported the "front sensor not available" alert multiple times in my cars short lifetime, followed by the crash icon at random times of the days, and all speeds including in the stopped…

    NHTSA complaint #11343267 · source
12. Filed Jul 19, 202058,894 miCOBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechAcceleration & Cruise Control

    I began experiencing issues with what we believe to be my break switch, and while i was driving down the road 3 of my breaks locked up, also taking away my ability to stop.

    NHTSA complaint #11340280 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology