2015 Nissan Altima Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 33 brake complaints for the 2015 Nissan Altima, 3% of its 953 total complaints for the year. Six crashes and five injuries are linked to this area, and a recall (15V733000) covers front brake caliper mounting bolts that may not be properly tightened.
- Brakes complaints
- 33
- 3% of 953
- Crashes reported
- 6
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 5
- Median mileage
- 33,315 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden loss of brake pedal resistance, with the pedal dropping without stopping the car.
- Some describe pressing the brake pedal repeatedly with no effect, leading to collisions.
- One owner reported a front wheel locking up on its own at low speed during a turn.
- Owners report brake fluid leaking from the ABS actuator with no clear cause identified.
- Persistent brake squeaking was reported shortly after purchase, attributed by service staff to brake dust.
- A separate recall-adjacent complaint describes the brake lamp relay switch staying on when the brake is not pressed, affecting acceleration.
When 2015 Nissan Altima brake complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 28, 2015, latest Sep 9, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2015 Nissan Altima
- NHTSA 15V733000Nov 5, 2015Brakes119 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Altima and 2016 Maxima vehicles manufactured October 6, 2015, to October 7, 2015. The affected vehicles have front brake calipers whose mounting bolts may not be properly tightened.
Risk: If the bolts were not properly tightened, the caliper may detach and reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will check the brake caliper mounting bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
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 2015 Nissan Altima have?
- NHTSA lists 33 brake-related complaints for the 2015 Altima, making up 3% of the 953 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2015 Nissan Altima?
- Yes. Recall 15V733000 covers front brake calipers whose mounting bolts may not be properly tightened; Nissan dealers check and tighten the bolts free of charge.
- Have brake problems caused crashes on the 2015 Altima?
- NHTSA data links 6 crashes and 5 injuries to brake complaints on the 2015 Altima.
- At what mileage do brake problems typically appear on the 2015 Altima?
- The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2015 Altima is 33,315 miles.