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2013 Nissan Altima Brakes Problems

NHTSA logged 87 brake complaints for the 2013 Nissan Altima, 4% of its 2,312 total complaints that year. Issues include brake pedal loss, ABS pulsing during turns, and squeaking, with a median failure mileage of 45,000. No related recall is listed.

Brakes complaints
87
4% of 2,312
Crashes reported
7
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
5
Median mileage
45,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Brake pedal reportedly goes to the floor with no stopping power, sometimes leading to a crash into a parked or stationary object.
  • ABS pulses brake pressure repeatedly during turns, making brakes feel useless and causing the driver to lose control of the intended path.
  • Persistent brake squeaking that owners say dealer service (including an added stint/shim) failed to resolve.
  • Brake pads reportedly wear unevenly, with owners noting only rotors need replacement instead of pads.
  • Brakes described as feeling unusually hard after unrelated electrical issues, such as after a battery replacement.

When 2013 Nissan Altima brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 27, 2013, latest Apr 30, 2023.

2013 Nissan Altima brakes complaints: complaints filed per quarter102013 Q12014 Q22015 Q32016 Q32017 Q32018 Q42019 Q42021 Q3
87 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2013 Q1 to 2023 Q2; peak 2013 Q1 (10).

Brakes recalls for the 2013 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.

  1. 200555 (5%)
  2. 200647 (6%)
  3. 200774 (16%)
  4. 200899 (10%)
  5. 200972 (5%)
  6. 201036 (9%)
  7. 201119 (8%)
  8. 201227 (6%)
  9. 201387 (4%)
  10. 201439 (4%)
  11. 201533 (3%)
  12. 201615 (3%)
  13. 201721 (5%)
  14. 201854 (24%)
  15. 201932 (14%)
  16. 202018 (11%)
  17. 202121 (30%)
  18. 20225 (17%)
  19. 20234 (14%)
  20. 20245 (12%)
  21. 20251 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Nissan Altima?
NHTSA lists 87 brake-related complaints for the 2013 Altima, making up 4% of the 2,312 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2013 Nissan Altima?
No. The data shows no related recalls listed for brakes on the 2013 Nissan Altima.
At what mileage do brake problems typically appear on the 2013 Altima?
The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2013 Altima is 45,000 miles.
Have brake problems led to crashes or injuries on the 2013 Altima?
NHTSA data tied to this brake complaint set for the 2013 Altima shows 7 crashes, 1 fire, and 5 injuries.
How does the 2013 Altima's brake complaint share compare to other years?
The 2013 Altima's brake complaints made up 4% of that year's total complaints, lower than the 2010 (9%) and 2012 (6%) model years but similar to 2014 (4%) and 2015 (3%).

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.