How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2011 Nissan Altima?

NHTSA lists 19 brake complaints for the 2011 Altima, which is 8% of the 241 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for 2011 Nissan Altima brakes?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this brake complaint area.

At what mileage do 2011 Altima brake problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 29,000 miles.

Did the 2011 Altima brake issues cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 2 injuries linked to brake complaints for the 2011 Altima, with no fires reported.

How does the 2011 Altima compare to other years for brake complaints?

The 2011 Altima had 19 brake complaints (8% share), lower in raw count than 2010's 36 complaints (9% share) but higher in share than several later years like 2015 and 2016, which had 3% shares each.

2011 Nissan Altima Brakes Problems

NHTSA logged 19 brake complaints for the 2011 Nissan Altima, 8% of its 241 total complaints for the year, with 3 crashes and 2 injuries reported. Median mileage at failure was 29,000. No related recalls are listed for this area.

Brakes complaints: 19; 8% of 241
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 29,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

Owners report the brake pedal going to the floor with little resistance, sometimes resulting in a crash into a fixed object at low speed.
Some describe complete brake failure while attempting to stop at an intersection, leading to collisions with poles or trees.
Several noted an abnormal noise from the brake pedal when depressed, especially in wet or cold weather.
A ring of brake fluid appeared around the master cylinder cap, with owners reporting the master cylinder was later replaced.
Some owners saw the brake warning light and traction control light illuminate together, tied to a brake system service bulletin campaign.

When 2011 Nissan Altima brake complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 3, 2012, latest Dec 20, 2019.

19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2012 to Dec 2019; peak Apr 2012 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2011 Nissan Altima

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Altima model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200555 (5%)
200647 (6%)
200774 (16%)
200899 (10%)
200972 (5%)
201036 (9%)
201119 (8%)
201227 (6%)
201387 (4%)
201439 (4%)
201533 (3%)
201615 (3%)
201721 (5%)
201854 (24%)
201932 (14%)
202018 (11%)
202121 (30%)
20225 (17%)
20234 (14%)
20245 (12%)
20251 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2011 Nissan Altima?: NHTSA lists 19 brake complaints for the 2011 Altima, which is 8% of the 241 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2011 Nissan Altima brakes?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this brake complaint area.
At what mileage do 2011 Altima brake problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 29,000 miles.
Did the 2011 Altima brake issues cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 2 injuries linked to brake complaints for the 2011 Altima, with no fires reported.
How does the 2011 Altima compare to other years for brake complaints?: The 2011 Altima had 19 brake complaints (8% share), lower in raw count than 2010's 36 complaints (9% share) but higher in share than several later years like 2015 and 2016, which had 3% shares each.