Owner-reported complaints naming the brake system, filed with NHTSA
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Brakes reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
25
Latest Jan 5, 2004
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
21%
of 117 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
6
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
11
What this page shows
Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 1995 Nissan Sentra submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 25 reports on file name it.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Owner reports naming brake
Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed
BrakesElectricalEngine
Filed Jan 5, 2004
THE HEAT SHIELD OVER THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER RUSTED PREMATURELY AND FELL OFF. THE DEALERS CLAIMED THIS PART WAS NOT ESSENTIAL AND NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. STILL CONCERNED ME. I ALSO HAVE HAD AN UNUSUAL HISTORY OF ELECTRICAL RELATED PROBLEMS, TO WIT: (1) POWER WINDOW SWITCH REPLACED TWICE; (2) INSTRUMENT LIGHT SWITCH; (3) FAN SWITCH; (4) ALTERNATOR, (5) BOTH ENGINE COOLING FANS. I THINK THERE IS A PRIMARY ELECTRICAL PROBLEM CAUSING ALL OF THESE FAILURES FROM THE TIME I GOT THE CAR, BUT THE DEALER SAYS THEY MUST BE COINCIDENCE. I NEVER RECEIVED ANY NOTIFICATION FOR THE RECALLS INVOLVING THE ANTILOCK BREAKS THAT I HAVE OR THE FRONT SPRINGS. I HAVE ALWAYS HAD ONE PROBLEM WITH ANTILOCK BREAKS THAT THEY HAVE NEVER BEEN ABLE TO DIAGNOSE. WHEN DRIVING ON ICE, IF I BECOME STUCK AND THE WHEELS SPIN ANY, THEN THE ANTILOCK BREAK LIGHT COMES ON AND WILL NOT GO OUT UNLESS I SHUT OFF THE MOTOR AND RESTART THE ENGINE. BOTH OF THESE ITEMS ARE LISTED HERE ON YOUR SITE. INCIDENT DATE IS ESTIMATED DATE FOR THE HEAT SHIELD. OTHER ITEMS WERE AT DIFFERENT TIMES.*AK
NHTSA ID
10052452
Incident
Jul 6, 1999
Brakes
Filed Aug 29, 2001
WHEN ABS BRAKES ARE APPLIED PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 98V028000 DUE TO VIN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
NHTSA ID
895463
BrakesElectrical
Filed Feb 26, 2001
THERE WOULD BE A SNAPPING NOISE COMING FROM FUSE BOX WHENEVER BRAKES WERE APPLIED. FUSES HAVE BEEN CHANGED AT LEAST 6 TIMES, AND BRAKES WENT OUT EVERY 3 MONTHS. DEALER COULDN'T FIX PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA ID
881400
Brakes
Filed Aug 26, 2000
Crash reported2 injuries reported
AS PURCHASING MY CAR IN MARCH OF 2000 ..I WAS ENVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT 1 MONTH AFTER PURCHASE TO BRAKES FAILING HAD BEEN IN THE SHOP WHERE PURCHASED 2 TIMES THE SECOND TIME WHICH THEY KEPT FOR 1 WEEK SAID THE COULDNT GET THE ABS LIGHT TO COME ON IT NEVER GOES OFF... THE PROBLEM IS GETTING WORSE THE BRAKES SQUEAK AND GET HOT TOOK IT TO THE SHOP IN DURANT THEY TOLD ME I HAD MAJOR TBRAKE TROUBLE TO CONTACT WHO I BOUGHT IT FROM SO I DID THE TOLD ME THEY DIDNT HAVE THE EQUIPMENT TO WORK ON NISSAN ABS BRAKES BUT THEY HAVE HAD IT IN TEH SHOP TWICE FOR THIS PROBLEM I TOOK MY CAR TO MIDWAY NISSAN IN SHERMAN TEXAS THEY FOUND THAT MY CAR HASMAIN BODY DAMAGE IN RIGHT LEG DOOR PILLAR, FRONT END ALSO BEARINGS ,SPEED SENSORS, WIRE HARNESS.NEEDS GLASSAND SEAL FOR SUN ROOF ,NEEDS 2 SPEED SENSORSANS NEEDS NEW MODULES,AND 4 WARPED ROTORS .I HAVE A PROMISARY NOTE SIGNED BY THEM STATEING THE WOULD FIX MY ABS LIGHT ANS SUNROOF .....I FEEL LIKE THIS CAR IS A SAFETY HAZARD THE MACHANICS TOLD ME IT WAS A VERY UNSAFE VEHICLE ......
NHTSA ID
729218
Incident
Apr 11, 2000
BrakesDriver assistance
Filed Jun 7, 2000
SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN COMING TO A STOP. ALSO, WHEN THIS OCCURRED IT DISENGAGED THE BRAKE SYSTEM , AS WELL. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN / OUT OF DEALER'S SHOP ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND NOTHING COULD BE FOUND. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
NHTSA ID
863186
Incident
May 16, 2000
BrakesHeating & air conditioningDriver assistance
Filed Apr 7, 1999
REAR BRAKES MAKE NOISE.
NHTSA ID
544790
Brakes
Filed Oct 9, 1998
WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED VEHICLE WOULD CUT OFF OR DIE OUT. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & HAD OIL CHANGE & TUNE UP DONE. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK
NHTSA ID
828797
Incident
Dec 21, 1997
AirbagsBrakes
Filed Mar 26, 1997
Crash reported
WHILE COMING OFF A RAMP CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO SLOW DOWN, HIT BRAKES AND HEARD A SCREECHING SOUND THEN VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL AND HIT THE METAL GUARDRAIL AND SPUN AROUND IN THE STREET, AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. HOWEVER NO ONE WAS INJURED JUST SHOOK UP. *AK
NHTSA ID
810452
Incident
Mar 25, 1997
AirbagsBrakesSeat belts
Filed Feb 21, 1997
Crash reported1 injury reported
HIT BRAKES AND THEY FADED, HAD AN ACCIDENT, SEAT BELT DID NOT HOLD, AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER IS ON THERE ARE NO BRAKES , HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKES ON THRE OCCASIONS. PLEASE DESCRIBE .
NHTSA ID
801914
Brakes
Filed Aug 28, 1996
BRAKE PEDAL IS TOO CLOSE TO THE GAS PEDAL, CAUSING DRIVER TO OCCASIONALLY HIT THE GAS PEDAL WHILE TRYING TO STOP.
NHTSA ID
508036
Incident
Jul 12, 1996
Brakes
Filed Jul 26, 1996
BRAKES FAIL. *DH
NHTSA ID
506716
Incident
Nov 27, 1995
Brakes
Filed May 29, 1996
ABS BRAKES; BRAKES FAIL TO RESPOND TO PEDAL APPLICATION "LONG" TO RESPOND. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
NHTSA ID
984978
Brakes
Filed Dec 23, 1995
BRAKE PEDAL IS SITUATED TOO CLOSE TO GAS PEDAL.
NHTSA ID
490711
Incident
Dec 1, 1995
Brakes
Filed Dec 2, 1995
BRAKES FAILED. *SD
NHTSA ID
490484
Incident
Dec 2, 1995
AirbagsBrakes
Filed Nov 21, 1995
BRAKES FAILED TWICE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK
NHTSA ID
488130
Incident
Oct 10, 1995
AirbagsBrakes
Filed Nov 18, 1995
Crash reported4 injuries reported
BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING TWO ACCIDENTS/INJURIES. (95V028000) *DSH
NHTSA ID
488089
Incident
Aug 11, 1995
AirbagsBrakes
Filed Oct 25, 1995
Crash reported2 injuries reported
HAD TWO BRAKE FAILURES THAT RESULTED IN TWO ACCIDENTS, EACH TIME DRIVERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT *JB
NHTSA ID
973915
Incident
Aug 11, 1995
Brakes
Filed Sep 19, 1995
INTERMITTENT LOSS OF BRAKING, BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR WITHOUT STOPPING VEHICLE. TT
NHTSA ID
972187
Incident
Jul 1, 1994
Brakes
Filed Aug 26, 1995
WHEN APPLY THE BRAKE CAR WILL NOT STOP IT SLOW DOWN DEALER CHECK CAR. REPLACE MASTER CYLINDER, BOOSTER, AND FOUR BRAKE LINES. TT
NHTSA ID
971166
Incident
May 30, 1995
Brakes
Filed Aug 5, 1995
BRAKES FAILED, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE PRIOR TO RECALL (95V-028). *AK
NHTSA ID
484701
Incident
Aug 1, 1995
Brakes
Filed Jun 2, 1995
THE ABS BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON 4 DAYS AFTER THE CAR WAS BOUGHT. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT
NHTSA ID
966232
Incident
May 24, 1995
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