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.
Power Train · Service Brakes
While supposedly "stopped" at a red light, i realized i was rolling forward with the brake depressed. I pressed the brake pedal to the floor and the car stopped. When i accelerated ever so slightly, the car bucked and jolted forward. I slowed to a stopped with barely there brakes, put the car in park and pumped up the brakes, raising the pedal. This seemed to temporarily help, but the pedal went to the floor again…
ODI 10578529
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan sentra. While driving at an unknown speed down a steep incline, the brakes failed without warning and the brake pedal sank to the floorboard. The contact was involved in minor crashes on three different occasions because of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure mileage…
ODI 10694868
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan sentra. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph, the brakes were applied and abnormally traveled to the floorboard. The vehicle did not respond to braking attempts and the contact had to repeatedly pump the brake to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that both master wheel cylinders would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The…
ODI 10568725
Service Brakes
I was traveling on ventura blvd. At a normal speed of traffic when someone abruptly stopped in front of me. This happened in encino, ca. On january 8, 2014. The car literally after applying the brakes, kept going and there was no difference between me applying the brakes or not. I could not believe it! It totaled my car, and the person whom i hit have had neck/back injuries! I am lucky to be alive since the weakest…
1 injury
ODI 10606971
Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes
I only had my car for about 10 months. I keep my car updated with the maintenance. I drove to las vegas, nevada friday afternoon. My car was running great i get to las vegas nevada i here this loud grinding crinkly noise coming from my engine or transmission. I take it to planet nissan in las vegas nevada. They took forever to even take me as a customer. Then they come out and say you are not eligible for a rental…
ODI 10558075
Service Brakes · Wheels
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan sentra. While driving approximately 20 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and there was a loud grinding noise coming from all of the wheels. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the diagnosis was unknown. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 126.
ODI 10726185
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan sentra. The contact was driving approximately 20 mph and crashed into a deer. The contact stated that the brakes were applied but did not respond. The vehicle sustained body damage as a result of the crash. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was not taken for inspection of the braking failure or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the…
Crash reported
ODI 10555320
Service Brakes
Around 8k my car started with a grinding noise when i would step on the brakes took it for service said the car needed brake fluid, now not even 3months later my car has the similar grinding noise on & off at times not when i step on the brake but when car is running will be taking it to service tomorrow. *tr
ODI 10565779
Service Brakes
Notices a creaking noise from passenger side rear brake at slow speed approx 3 weeks ago, intermittent. Was driving on friday 11/22 and heard a loud thump, checked car and didn't see anything. Driving about 1/2 hour later, head a loud thump and felt the car jerk. Stopped, visual check of car tuned up nothing. Continued to drive and then right rear brake started to squeak, which turned into a loud grinding noise. Got…
ODI 10553672
Service Brakes
I took my car in for the third time about the rear brakes. At first there was a grinding noise. I was told something had gotten loose and that it was fixed. It wasn't, i took back a second time, i was told that they had to put some more lube on it. Well that worked for a little bit. Now i can't back up without the brakes squeaking like crazy, the grinding is back and now when i turn the wheel you hear a clunking…
ODI 10552839
Service Brakes
Ever since the vehicle was purchased i have experienced issues with the brakes, every time i come to a stop and press the brake after a few seconds the car starts moving and the brake pedal looses pressure and i have to push my foot further than normal, eventually my foot touches the floor of the vehicle and i can't push the brake any further, so i have to tap the gas and then re-engage the brake again. This is very…
ODI 10671945
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan sentra. The contact stated that the vehicle shook and jerked violently when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times for the brake failure. The dealer was able to duplicate the failure, but could not determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that the brakes were operating as designed. The…
ODI 10597548
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan sentra. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the contact notice a loud grinding sound when applying the brakes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the brake drums needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 4,800.
ODI 10544679
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan sentra. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the brakes seized and caused the contact to crash into the rear of another vehicle. There were no injuries and a police report was filed of the incident. The vehicle was towed to a collision repair shop where the technician diagnosed that the entire front end of the vehicle would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired.…
Crash reported
ODI 10555316
Air Bags · Electrical System · Service Brakes
Issue1: the occupant classification system (ocs) software incorrectly classify the passenger seat as empty, when it is occupied by an adult. This is happening when the vehicle is in motion or stationary. This life-threatening problem substantially impairs the use and value of my vehicle and also it creates a serious safety hazard. I have been harassed by the local dealer due to their repeated ineffective attempts to…
ODI 10954988
Service Brakes
I leased a 2013 nissan sentra from nissan 46, nj in march, 2013 and from july, i kept hearing a loud grinding noise from rear part of the car every time i pressed down on the brake pedal. *jb
ODI 10542063
Service Brakes
I was driving back from el cajon, ca on the 52 when i was going down the hill i was hearing this loud grinding crackling noise from the rear brakes. The noise still to this day is getting louder and louder. I took my car to the nissan services to check it out. They had a mechanic drive with me to here the noise. When we were driving he said there was no noise. So the service adviser came to me tell me there's…
ODI 10532261
Service Brakes
Driving as usual and applied the brakes approaching a red light and heard a loud grinding noise. It's a brand new car and had approximately 1,000 miles at that point in time. I had it looked at by the dealer and he has parts on order and i will return to have it fixed. I hope this is the end of this issue. However, i am greatly disappointed and stressed out by this event. I bought a nissan based upon their…
ODI 10531546
Service Brakes
Bought car may 2013. In july 2013 heard noise when braking. Took to nissan dealer service dept. Told it was the rear wheel cylinder. Said they needed to order the parts. Awaiting call.
ODI 10542208
Service Brakes
Grinding noise from rear brakes when stopping from slow speeds, i was told it was a part that can rust when sitting for a short period of time but would stop. Problem still exist. Going to take car in for another inspection 8/20 hoping for better results. *tr
ODI 10536245
Service Brakes
I purchased the vehicle from buena park nissan at the end of may and in mid-june/ early july i kept hearing a loud grinding noise every time i pressed down on the brake pedal. On july 15th i took the vehicle to the nissan dealership for an oil change and mentioned the noise to the representative. I was told that a part had been ordered and i would be contacted when it arrived. I have still not been contacted by the…
ODI 10532492
Electrical System · Service Brakes
Update on what herb gordon nissan found on the brake issue - the first time they were instructed to lube the brake cylinders as per a service bulletin. The noise was gone for a few days but started to occur again. The second time they changed the brake cylinders all together which has seemed to fix the grinding/crackling noise. The ac stopped working and was blowing hot air - they had to replace the entire ac…
ODI 10531855
Service Brakes
Rear driver side brake as i am driving and apply brakes you can hear like a horrible sound like grinding noise you also can hear it if the car is at park and you go up and down on brake pedal i was at teddy's nissan dealer for first oil change told advisor he tells me to bring it back on monday morning that they only do oil changes on saturdays so i will be going monday morning so they can repair the problem will…
ODI 10523522
Engine And Engine Cooling · Service Brakes
I have also been experiencing the loud grinding noise from the rear brakes. I took the car in today for its first oil change and showed the technician the issue. I also have a problem with the a/c not cooling. There have been a couple of times while driving when the a/c starts to blow warm air for a long time and then randomly starts to cool again. Hopefully the dealership can get it fixed without causing any…
ODI 10521860
Air Bags · Fuel System, Gasoline · Service Brakes
I purchased the vehicle in april. Two months later i realized that when in drive when i set my foot on the brake i would hear a grinding noise in the back of the car. When i would put it in reverse the noise would not occur. It was always when i would hit the breaks until the car came to a complete stop. It would not make the noise when i hit the breaks suddenly. When i called nissan and brought it in for them i was…
ODI 10555342
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2013 Nissan Sentra.
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