Nissan Sentra Service Brakes Problems
Owners have filed 372 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the Nissan Sentra across 26 model years. The 2013 model year has the most (95). The words owners use most often: “brake pedal depressed” (6% of reports).
- 372service brakes complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 58mention a crash
- 29mention an injury
- 3related recalls
- 21%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Brake pedal depressed: mentioned in 22 of 372 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do service brakes problems happen?
Based on 237 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 372 complaints, 58 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 29 an injury.
Nissan Sentra service brakes complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Sentra | 1 | 6% | — |
| 2025 Sentra | 1 | 3% | — |
| 2024 Sentra | 6 | 15% | — |
| 2023 Sentra | 2 | 10% | — |
| 2022 Sentra | 4 | 5% | — |
| 2021 Sentra | 24 | 18% | 18,883 |
| 2020 Sentra | 25 | 12% | 5,010 |
| 2019 Sentra | 37 | 17% | 15,500 |
| 2018 Sentra | 38 | 21% | 30,206 |
| 2017 Sentra | 21 | 9% | 37,000 |
| 2016 Sentra | 18 | 7% | 48,000 |
| 2015 Sentra | 17 | 5% | 24,000 |
| 2014 Sentra | 33 | 9% | 10,044 |
| 2013 Sentra | 95 | 15% | 20,000 |
| 2012 Sentra | 5 | 3% | 7,500 |
| 2011 Sentra | 8 | 6% | 20,000 |
| 2010 Sentra | 1 | 1% | 165,000 |
| 2009 Sentra | 7 | 13% | 12,000 |
| 2008 Sentra | 7 | 4% | 88,500 |
| 2007 Sentra | 9 | 6% | 101,500 |
| 2006 Sentra | 2 | 2% | 186,000 |
| 2005 Sentra | 4 | 2% | 122,000 |
| 2004 Sentra | 4 | 2% | 120,005 |
| 2002 Sentra | 1 | 0% | — |
| 1999 Sentra | 1 | 2% | — |
| 1998 Sentra | 1 | 2% | 255,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (3)
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
Model years: 2008
Problem: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2008 sentra passenger vehicles equipped with bosch master cylinders. Brake fluid may leak from the master cylinder. If the amount of brake fluid in the master cylinder reservoir decreases to below the minimum level, the brake system warning indicator will illuminate as designed and the brakes will not function properly.
Risk: If the warning lamp is continuously ignored, one of the brake circuits on the vehicle may fail increasing stopping distances and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the master cylinder brake booster assembly free of charge. The recall began on december 14, 2009. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
Model years: 2007, 2008
Problem: Nissan is recalling 169,202 my 2007-2008 sentra passenger vehicles equipped robert bosch master cylinder. Due to the machining irregularity by the supplier, the internal seal groove in the body of some brake master cylinders may allow for a gap in the groove contact area of the seal. This may result in brake fluid slowly leaking from the master cylinder into the brake booster assembly, causing the brake warning light to illuminate.
Risk: If the warning lamp is ignored, one of the brake circuits on the vehicle may not operate as designed increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the master cylinder/brake booster assembly and if brake fluid leakage is detected, the master cylinder will be replaced with a new one free of charge. The recall began on august 20, 2008. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Model years: 1995
Problem: The anti-lock braking system (abs) hydraulic actuator was not properly purged of all air during the fill and evacuation process causing air bubbles to get into the brake system.
Risk: This condition can cause increased brake pedal travel and stopping distances.
Fix: Dealers will bleed the abs hydraulic actuator to remove any air bubbles in the brake system.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I purchased this vehicle brand new in 2021. Since then, I have experienced a very concerning safety issue on multiple occasions involving the automatic emergency braking system. While driving normally, with the vehicle operating without any apparent problems, the emergency braking system has…
While stopped at a light and the engine safety to save gas comes on and sitting for an extended period of time will cause my car to âstartâ and while my foot is on the brake the car will jerk forward it has done this on 6 separate occasions
I was turning into a parking spot at a store when I tried to break the vehicle accelerated, then was forced into the wall and the vehicle, then went backwards, losing control, and continue to accelerate. The only way I was able to stop. The car is to put it and park and shut the engine off after…
My 2017 Sentra is suffering from the exact silicone outgassing defect detailed in Recall 21V135000. My replacement switches keep failing because the car requires the updated protective grommet, but Nissan is excluding my VIN from receiving the campaign kit.
Subject: Complaint Regarding Greenacres Nissan â Sale of Vehicle With Immediate Safety Issue and Failure to Provide Resolution I am submitting this complaint regarding Greenacres Nissan and the handling of my vehicle purchase. I purchased a vehicle from Greenacres Nissan and took delivery on…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Nissan Sentras have service brakes problems?
No. NHTSA has 372 owner complaints about service brakes for the Nissan Sentra. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Nissan Sentra service brakes?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list service brakes. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about service brakes problems on the Nissan Sentra?
The most frequent phrase is “brake pedal depressed”, in 22 of 372 complaints.
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