Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 05/24/2004 | 15546 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2000 nissan frontier. the contact stated that the vehicle was turned off in the neutral position so that it could be pushed. however, when the vehicle was pushed forward, it started to move forward at a rapid pace so the driver got into the vehicle and depressed the brake pedal; unfortunately, the vehicle did not slow down but instead moved down a hill and crashed into a tree. the vehicle was taken to the dealership for a diagnostic test and repairs which included body work, windshield and exterior lighting. the failure mileage was 15,546. the current mileage was approximately 40,000. | |||
| 04/26/2009 | 70000 | 1 | |
| The rubber pad that activates the brake light switch crumbled and fell apart leaving the brake lights continually on with no indication inside the vehicle that an unsafe condition existed. since the brake lights were continually on drivers to the rear would not have had notification that i was stopping which could have resulted in a severe rear end collision. *tr | |||
| 04/01/2001 | 30636 | 1 | 03/14/2000 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 nissan frontier. in may of 2003, the contact noticed that the undercarriage of the vehicle was corroded. she attempted to apply the emergency brake and it locked. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they replaced the emergency brake line and the muffler. in 2006, the dealer replaced the caliper, rotors, and the brake line for a second time. in november of 2007, the dealer replaced the gas tank due to corrosion. in november of 2008, the vehicle was diagnosed with major corrosion to all undercarriage compartments that were previously replaced. the vehicle will not be repaired. a report was filed with the manufacturer and they stated that the vehicle was not under a recall. they further stated that salt may be the cause of the failure. the failure mileage was 30,000 and current mileage was 72,000. updated 12/16/08 *cn the fuel tank sensor was replaced twice. the inside tail/brake light fall out of their sockets due to rust in the mechanisms. updated 12/19/08. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 09/14/2002 | 1 | 07/01/2001 | |
| While braking for a red light abs failed allowing vehicle to go through intersection and causing accident. airbags did not deploy in front end collision. mr | |||
| 03/29/2002 | 1 | 10/30/1999 | |
| Consumer states vehicle's anti-lock brake system failed when vehicle rear ended another vehicle. prior to accident consumer complained that the anti-lock brake light was on. dealership inspected vehicle and found nothing wrong. dealership will not supply consumer with a copy of their report. photos attached. *tt | |||
| 03/27/2001 | 1 | 11/01/1999 | |
| While driving at a low speed and when vehicle is cold upon stepping on brake pedal could experience extended stopping distance.*ak *slc | |||
| 12/30/2000 | 1 | 12/01/1999 | |
| Driving along and brake pedal whent to the floor with no warning, nothing there!!*ak | |||
| 08/01/2000 | 1 | 06/01/2000 | |
| Brake pedal suddenly went low and mushy and remains so. nissan claims system working normally. *ak | |||
| 01/07/2000 | 1 | 08/26/1999 | |
| When applying abs brakes pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance which resulted in a collision. air bags deployed. *ak *ml | |||
| 10/29/1999 | |||
| When the brakes were applied the pedal went partially to the floor causing a minor collision which resulted in no deployment of airbags *ak | |||
| Master cylinder failed, causing consumer to run through an intersection and then had to coast to a stop. complete brake failure without any warning before and even after incident. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||
| 07/14/2007 | 100000 | 2 | 06/01/2002 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 nissan frontier. the contact stated that the abs fails intermittently. when the sensor activates, she hears a noise coming from the engine compartment and the brakes fail to work properly. the failure has almost caused her to rear end another vehicle twice, while driving 20 mph. the repair shop stated that they were unable to locate a new sensor to replace the defected one. the current mileage was 104,000 and failure mileage was 100,000. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| When coming to a stop light and applying brakes, they failed to stop the truck. the truck had continuous motion into the intersection and hit another vehicle on the drivers rear tire area. the pedal was half way down to the floor upon impact and the air bags failed to deploy. please describe details. *mr | |||
| When air conditioner is on the engine would have high rpms, intermittently which affected the performance of the brakes causing them to become inoperative or erratic response when applied. please describe details. *mr | |||
| 02/15/2002 | 2 | 03/29/2000 | |
| While driving 40mph, vehicle came to a complete stop without application of brake pedal. this has happened twice. dealer has not seen vehicle. *aksince then, consumer has taken vehicle to dealer, complaint on vehicle braking abruptly. *jg | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 08/27/2001 | |||
| Pads are worn on vehicle, and the parts are not available throughout the country. consumer has been waiting for 2 weeks. manufacturer is aware of problem, but can do nothing until parts are found.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| Master cylinder failed, causing consumer to run through an intersection and then had to coast to a stop. complete brake failure without any warning before and even after incident. *ak | |||