2015 Nissan Sentra Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 22 brake complaints for the 2015 Nissan Sentra, 6% of its 351 total complaints. Median mileage at failure was 19,000 miles, with 5 crashes and 4 injuries reported. No related recalls are listed for this issue.
- Brakes complaints
- 22
- 6% of 351
- Crashes reported
- 5
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Median mileage
- 19,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report the brake pedal sinking to the floor with little or no stopping power, sometimes requiring the parking brake to bring the car to a stop.
- Some drivers describe the car rolling or failing to stop at low speeds, under 35 mph, even with the pedal fully depressed.
- Several complaints mention the brake vacuum assist engaging on its own during highway-speed driving without warning.
- Shaking or shuddering during hard braking from higher speeds is reported, despite pads and rotors showing acceptable wear.
- One driver had a master cylinder replaced after the pedal extended to the floorboard at low speed.
- A grinding noise from the brakes during deceleration is also described alongside acceleration hesitation.
When 2015 Nissan Sentra brake complaints were filed
First complaint May 26, 2015, latest Aug 26, 2025.
Brakes recalls for the 2015 Nissan Sentra
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by Sentra model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are brake complaints for the 2015 Nissan Sentra?
- NHTSA lists 22 brake-related complaints for the 2015 Sentra, making up 6% of its 351 total complaints for the model year.
- Is there a recall for 2015 Nissan Sentra brakes?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this brake issue.
- At what mileage do 2015 Sentra brake problems tend to occur?
- The median mileage at failure among complaints is 19,000 miles.
- Did the 2015 Sentra brake issue cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data links 5 crashes and 4 injuries to brake complaints on the 2015 Sentra, with no fires reported.
- How does the 2015 Sentra compare to other years for brake complaints?
- The 2015 Sentra's 22 brake complaints and 6% share are lower than the 2013 model year, which had 110 complaints and a 17% share, and the 2018 model year at 23% share.