2012 Nissan Altima Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 27 brake complaints for the 2012 Nissan Altima, 6% of that year's 426 total complaints, tied to 3 crashes and 3 injuries. No brake-related recall is on file for this year. Median mileage at failure was 65,698.5 miles.
- Brakes complaints
- 27
- 6% of 426
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 65,699 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Some owners report the brake pedal sinking to the floor with little or no stopping power, including a case where the pedal dropped to the floorboard while parked and the brake warning light came on.
- Several complaints describe premature wear, with brake pads and rotors needing replacement well before expected mileage, in one case under 20,000 miles.
- Owners describe brake squeaking and a rubbing or non-catching sensation when pressing the pedal, raising concern about delayed brake response.
- One complaint links brake failure to a broader shutdown event, where the engine quit, steering locked, and brakes failed together, which the owner said the dealer attributed to a loose battery cable.
- A few owners report the brake and accelerator pedals sit too close together, causing their foot to miss the brake pedal and hit the accelerator or floor instead.
When 2012 Nissan Altima brake complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 11, 2011, latest Mar 8, 2023.
Brakes recalls for the 2012 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.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2012 Nissan Altima have?
- NHTSA lists 27 brake-related complaints for the 2012 Nissan Altima, which is 6% of the 426 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2012 Nissan Altima?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for brake issues on the 2012 Nissan Altima.
- At what mileage do brake problems tend to show up on the 2012 Altima?
- The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints for the 2012 Altima is 65,698.5 miles.
- Did the 2012 Altima's brake issues cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data ties 3 crashes and 3 injuries to brake complaints filed for the 2012 Nissan Altima, with 0 fires reported.
- Is the 2012 Altima worse for brake complaints than other years?
- The 2012 Altima's brake complaints made up 6% of its total complaints, lower than the 9% for 2010 and 8% for 2011, but higher than several later years like 2015 and 2016 at 3%.