2018 Nissan Altima Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 54 brake-related complaints for the 2018 Nissan Altima, 24% of all complaints filed for that year, with 4 crashes and no related recall on file. Median mileage at failure was 34,455 miles.
- Brakes complaints
- 54
- 24% of 225
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 34,455 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Automatic emergency braking (AEB) falsely triggers or disables itself with a 'front radar unavailable due to obstruction' message even when nothing is blocking the sensor.
- Some owners report the brake pedal went to the floor with reduced stopping power, in one case leading to a crash.
- A faulty brake switch is reported to cause intermittent braking and difficulty using the push-to-start feature since the brake pedal input is not recognized.
- Front radar/sensor dropouts are reported to occur randomly at highway speed, near intersections, or when passing other vehicles, temporarily shutting off collision-warning and braking assistance.
- Owners describe the emergency brake system failing to engage during a low-speed stop, in one instance resulting in a crash into a pole.
When 2018 Nissan Altima brake complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 15, 2018, latest May 30, 2025.
Brakes recalls for the 2018 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 NHTSA have for the 2018 Nissan Altima?
- NHTSA lists 54 brake-related complaints for the 2018 Altima, which is 24% of the 225 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for 2018 Nissan Altima brakes?
- No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to the brake complaints for the 2018 Altima.
- At what mileage do 2018 Altima brake problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for brake complaints is 34,455 miles.
- Have the 2018 Altima's brake issues caused crashes?
- NHTSA data shows 4 crashes and 0 fires or injuries associated with the brake complaints for the 2018 Altima.
- How does the 2018 Altima compare to other years for brake complaints?
- The 2018 Altima's brake complaints make up 24% of its total complaints, the highest share of any model year in the data, compared to 30% for 2021 and single digits for most other years.