2013 Nissan Sentra Service Brakes Problems
- 91
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 91 stored complaint records:
- 8 indicate a crash
- 4 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake pedal · 43 records
- grinding noise · 16 records
- failure mileage · 12 records
- rear brake · 12 records
- rear brakes · 11 records
- loud grinding · 11 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 50 |
| 30–60k mi | 20 |
| 60–100k mi | 10 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owned a 2013 nissan sentra. While the contact's son was driving approximately 30 mph, the brake pedal extended to the floorboard when it was depressed. As a result, the contact's vehicle crashed into the rear of the preceding vehicle. The air bags did not deploy and there was no warning indicator. The driver sustained minor cuts that did not require medical attention. A police report was filed. Both…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10825481
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes
With no warning, the vehicle applies brakes while in cruise control. Brake lights on the vehicle remain active continuously after this. Once this has occurred, the cruise control light flashes and the transmission is very limited on power at intermittent intervals. It comes and it goes without reason all the while the brake lights remain fully illuminated. This occurs while the vehicle is in motion. It tends to be…
ODI 10789278
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan sentra. While driving at approximately 5 mph, there was an abnormally loud noise coming from the vehicle. The brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard. The vehicle suddenly rolled away and the brake pedal failed to respond. The emergency brake was engaged. The vehicle restarted about 30 minutes later. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was not…
ODI 10760559
Service Brakes
Brakes began squeaking upon backing up with around 4000 miles. My personal mechanic passed inspection. With 8800 miles, i was driving about 15 mph attempting to make a turn when i applied brakes and car started to slow down, and then jerked forward as if brakes failed. I had to put the brakes to the floor to slow down and was then able to make my turn. I drove a bit more with no problems, but this was very…
ODI 10734991
Service Brakes
I was coming up to a stop sign when i pressed my brakes and they descended all the way to the floor with very little resistance. I pumped the brakes in order to stop the vehicle. I continued to drive and was making a left turn at about 5-10mph when i applied the brakes again to slow the vehicle when the brakes gave little resistance and i had to pump the brakes again. As i was pulled up to my parking spot the issue…
ODI 10732243
Service Brakes
I have a 2013 nissan sentra with 23442 miles. Approximately 2-3 months ago, my brake pedal started acting weird. When i slow down to stop or when traffic is slow and i have to constantly step on my brake, the brake pedal looses pressure and goes further down. I had to pump the brake to regain pressure. It came to the point where i had to adjust and bring my seat forward because i'm tip toeing when i brake. Also,…
ODI 10760035
Service Brakes
While driving home from work i experienced problems with my brakes. I would press the brake pedal to slow down but there would be little pressure and before i know it i have the pedal to the floor and it eventually slows down and stops. This has become a constant problem and very dangerous because i can't get the car to stop right away.i read online that other 2013 nissan sentra owners are having the exact same…
ODI 10724317
Service Brakes
Brakes appear to be making a weird creaking noise and barely stopping,when going downhill i almost have to put on my emergency brakes.this has never happened before.
ODI 10723752
Service Brakes
I purchased a 2013 certified pre-owened nissan sentra in november of 2014 with 29k miles and loved it, but a couple of months ago we started experiencing issues with the brakes. Any time coming to a stop, the brake pedal feels like it has very little brake pressure and the pedal depresses too far down almost as if it had air in the brake system. After coming to a complete stop and while pressing on the brake,…
ODI 10732792
Engine · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
After attempting to accelerate from stop at a stop sign, the sentra would not accelerate higher than about 10 mph. I pushed the gas pedal to the floor, and still no acceleration. After a minute or so, it went back to normal. Over the course of an hour long drive, this happened at least 5 times. Abs indicator also came on when pushing the brake. Vdc and slip lights came on and stayed on for about half an hour. It…
ODI 10714139
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan sentra. While driving approximately 45 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and a squealing noise emitted outside of the vehicle. The failure recurred whenever applying the brakes. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 3,555.
ODI 10695127
Body · Service Brakes
This is the third (3) time it happen, no breakes going down my steep driveway. I live in a neighaborhood with many hills and it has come to my attention the brakes do not function properly going down a steep hill. My speed was no more than 4mph when brake failure. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10701549
Service Brakes
About a few hours after i signed the paperwork and drove off of the lot with my certified pre-owned vehicle, i heard a grinding sound (rear brakes). I took it back to the dealer that day and they claimed that there was probably debri due to the snow and sand on the roads. I didn't hear the sound again until march, when i took it to the service center at the dealership for an oil change. I had them check the brakes…
ODI 10735176
Service Brakes
I purchased a pre-owned nissan and when i drove it the brake light would come on and the car would leak fluid. I took it in to nissan and was told it was low on brake fluid and needed to be refilled. They refilled it and assured me it was safe to drive. Three weeks later the same thing began to happen. I took it back to nissan and they said the brake fluid needed to be refilled, which did not make sense because the…
ODI 10693308
Service Brakes
We bought a new 2013 nissan sentra for our daughter. It is about 1 1/2 years old with about 17,000 miles on it. She was on her way home from school, in stop and go traffic, and had just accelerated when she attempted to stop again. She said she tried to stop but the brake pedal went all the way to the floor with no resistance. Then she tried pumping them and they locked up and the car wouldn't stop. So, she rear…
Crash reported
ODI 10694922
Service Brakes
Strong pulsation in brake system when pedal is depressed for a time period at stop light. Stronger pulsation if wheel is turned to make a turn at a light while pedal is depressed. The aforementioned happens when vehicle is at rest at a light or in reverse and brakes are appiled . Also pedal must be pumped to stop car and brakes seem to catch and then release and catch again when stopping ,this caused me to have to…
ODI 10897537
Service Brakes
Purchased a nissan certified pre-owned vehicle nissan sentra 2013. Mileage on vehicle 10014. Bought vehicle from hawthorne nissan hawthorne nj. This vehicle was purchased for my 17 year old daughter. We have owned the vehicle for 7 months. Brakes were squeaking. Mechanic states the brake pads were worn out already. Damage was down to 1/2 inch past the red marker. If my daughter was to continue driving this vehicle…
ODI 10654193
Service Brakes
I was in a parking lot when i pressed the brake pedal. The brake pedal went to the floor with no resistance. Also the car did not begin to stop. I had to pump the brakes in order to notice "normal" operation. This has happened 3 times. I am worried it will happen at a higher rate of speed causing a major accident due to inoperable brakes. *tr
ODI 10648599
Service Brakes
Brake pedal travels to floor brake response is almost non responsive. Pumping helps. *tr
ODI 10630122
Service Brakes
Driving home on long island expressway after work, it was rush hour, the traffic move slow. One exit before i should get off high way, noticed something different when stepped on brakes, it was loose, there was no resistance and the car didn't respond, either took long time to slow down a little bit or not slow down. I have no experiences at all and it didn't register in my head it was the brakes, i even thought…
ODI 10622663
Service Brakes
While waiting at the stop light, the car had began moving forward, i noticed the release of the pressure of the brake pedal, and begin to press harder to stop the car. It occurred again, this time i pressed harder and notice the pressure was completely released and had to floor the brake pedal. I took the vehicle to the dealership which they performed a multi-point inspection and performed a few recalls (i.e. A/c…
ODI 10620824
Service Brakes
I was operating a 2013 nissan sentra at approximately 45 mph and i placed my foot on brake to slow down to stop at a red light when the brake pedal travelled to the floor. I had the vehicle checked and both front and rear brakes were good. The car wasn't leaking any fluids. I then contacted nissan and they advised i would have to bring the vehicle in for them to check it. While taking the vehicle home fro out trip…
ODI 10616646
Air Bags · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan sentra. The contact stated that the air bag failed to activate when the front passenger seat was occupied. The vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v138000 (air bags, electrical system) but the failure persisted. In addition, the contact stated that when reversing, there was a loud abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the…
ODI 10673088
Service Brakes
Traveling at 50mph on a highway, a rear brake engaged. Tire smoke was visible from rear of vehicle. Brakes were applied, avoiding accident. Rear brake engaged for a second time during same trip. Vehicle was taken in for service. Wheel cylinder replaced. Vehicle continues with noticeable braking problems. --dealerships/service providers are not required to report these events. Consumer not aware of this, hence the…
ODI 10732371
Service Brakes
Brakes started making a very loud noise.-dealer continuously denied hearing anything when they claimed they test drove the vehicle. *after several complaints to the dealer they resurfaced the rotors to correct the issue, but issue persisted *noise from brakes got louder- they finally agreed to go in the car with me and concluded they did hear the noise-claimed it was the rear brakes which they claimed they replaced…
ODI 10759576
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2013 Nissan Sentra.
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