182-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD
99200 mi C $910 |
Pads and rotors on all sides. |
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD
67000 mi | Replaced front brake pads and resurfaced rotors. |
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD
48000 mi US $350 |
Dealer noted rear brakes and rotors were worn. |
182-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD
94000 mi | Gear shift was sticking and could not get it out of park for several minutes. Said it would cost $800.00 to replace it. Decided to trade it in on a new one. |
25000 mi US $125 |
Tire rotation/brake pads check/tire wear check |
56000 mi US $300 |
Rotors became excessively corroded and needed to be replaced |
88000 mi US $250 |
Replaced rear brake pads and rotors |
76880 mi C $300 |
Brakes wore out. Pads and rotors replaced |
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD
49600 mi C $850 |
Brake pads and rotors; 4-wheels |
16000 mi | Brake system malfunction; vehicle did not slow quickly nor did ABS kick in during an emergency stop. Dealer said may be linked to defective transmission - CVT replaced, have not replicated the problem |
63281 mi US $950 |
safety inspection revealed need for rear pads and rotors. I elected to do front as well. Also elected brake fluid flush and it was time for oil change so I had that done too. |
182-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD
9700 mi | Brake light intermittently comes on. TSB fix by flashing new ABS software |
106000 mi US $500 |
First brake service required in 6 years |
26000 mi US $987 |
New pads front and rear. |
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
69440 mi C $700 |
Rotors were warped Replaced them and got new brake shoes as well. |
99000 mi US $200 |
Rear brake disc replacement due to excessive runout. |
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
108500 mi US $500 |
Replaced front rear pads and rear rotors. Frozen slide pin on rear rotors necessitates complete caliper replacement. |
59000 mi | Front passenger brakes groaning. Cleaned slide brackets and moved pads,rotor to other side to isolate problem. This seems to have fixed it for the time being. |
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
42560 mi | Recall on master brake cylinder leaking, symptom was brake warning light illuminating |
53320 mi C $200 |
Replaced front and rear brakepads, rotors OK, noticed rubber boot on calipers was damaged on 2 wheels. |
66840 mi C $55 |
Rebuild front calipers because the dust boots were torn. |
26040 mi C $340 |
Front brakes very worn. |
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
28900 mi US $300 |
severed brake line, replaced brake line |
116000 mi US $2300 |
Also had brake pads and rotors replaced with alignment since car was in the shop. |
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
76000 mi US $350 |
1st time replacing brake pads |
11200 mi | Performed -3 TSB's .surge/hesitation, hesitation and touchy brakes. Also, condensation in driver side mirror-turn indicator |
52700 mi C $400 |
Three warning lights came on including the red one to indicate traction control and stability control was not working (which it wasn't). Problem was combination of sensor, brakes being worn. |
65000 mi US $85 |
Replaced rear pads and rotors |
44000 mi US $1550 |
The VDC and Slip light came on - took car for repair - that problem was fixed but it created another problem wherein I ended up paying $1550 for a new harness on a 2010 Altima. Extremely disappointed with Nissan. |
35000 mi US $500 |
Burning smell coming from rear tires. Shop said the calipers have gone bad. Replaced rear calipers, rotors and pads. |
163000 mi US $1020 |
Also replaced rear calipers |
140090 mi US $675 |
New brake pads installed and fixed an electrical issue with the stability control system |
158-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
155000 mi US $397 |
Rear rotors and pads replaced. Still original front brakes at 155,000 miles. |
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
87000 mi US $400 |
loud brake pads...rotors need replaced...did not have done at this time because vehicle needed 2 new tires that were replaced |
59000 mi US $435 |
Rear brake pads and rotors. |
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
34000 mi | Brake warning light would stay on after releasing parking brake. Dealer said this was a known issue and after diagnosing determined they needed to replace the master cylinder, which was covered under warranty. |
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
32240 mi | Steering lock mechanism failed. Unable to start vehicle with remote or mechanical key. Dealer replaced mechanism under warranty. |
31500 mi | TSB/recall on the brake master cylinder leaking for 2007+ Altimas. Brake warning light was present during acceleration. Master cylinder replaced free of charge. |
103272 mi | Recall - Electronic Steering Column Lock > box |
45000 mi | noticed brake fluid level low via brake light, dealer admitted common problem of master cyl leaking into brake booster, repaired under extended warranty, said was not covered by mfg/tsb/recall/etc. |
55180 mi $500 |
Steering lock failed. This failure is actually covered by a recall in the USA, but not in Mexico. So, car would not start, as the system would not recognize the electronic key. Resolved by dealer by replacing the steering lock unit. |
38500 mi US $301 |
Brake pads, calipers; wheel alignment - off-center because of 'sticky'left front brake - first I've ever encountered this problem. |
83000 mi | The car could not be started at all, no lights on the instrument panel. Required a tow. It was due to the Electronic Steering Column Lock (ESCL) going into fail safe mode and prohibit the engine from starting. It was a recall service campaign and the dealer replaced the ESCL. |
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD
121500 mi US $690 |
steering lock replaced |
158-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
5000 mi | Noisy brake pedal - sounds like a goose. |
84800 mi | Steering column lock failed disabling start. Replaced steering column locking module |
142000 mi US $750 |
Steering wheel lock motor module failed, resulting in the car not recognizing the key, which meant a no-start condition. A very common Nissan problem |
181000 mi US $70 |
Replaced rear rotors from Rockauto - RAYBESTOS 980070FZN @$ 14.33/each and pads -BOSCH BC905 @ $ 22.79/each Existing calipers were original and had 180K miles and were replaced from RockAuto - CARDONE 19P2781A/19P2780A (19P-2781A/19P-2780A)) Caliper @ $32.99/each |
202000 mi US $80 |
Replaced sticking Rear Calipers with remanufactured CARDONE 19P2781A |
204000 mi US $140 |
Leaking brake hose on Rt Rear necessitated replacing hoses BECK/ARNLEY 0731933 (073-1933). Would have liked to replace both hoses just to be safe but fittings were so rusted as to require partial brake line replacement on Rt and even more rusted on Rear Left Replaced front Calipers with RAYBESTOS FRC12049C as they had 200K miles and were sticking, Also replaced front rotors with Coated RAYBESTOS 980562R |
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD
126000 mi US $3000 |
Replacement of worn brake components |
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
67580 mi C $850 |
The lock below steering console that recognizes key entering vehicle got stuck in the locked position. Had to order in the part from Ontario. |
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
34500 mi | The master brake cylinder had to be replaced as the brake system was not adequately holding pressure. |
29140 mi | Brake failure warning light came on intermittently. Driver suspected low brake fluid warning due to wear on brakes (47,000km). Topped up brake fluid and noted that brakes will need service in the Spring or next 5,000 km. |
18000 mi | Master Brake Cylinder replaced |
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
159000 mi US $600 |
Rear caliper seized, others showed signs of similar issue. Replaced all four calipers, rotors, sets of pads, and flushed brake fluid. |
100000 mi US $450 |
Repaired a wheel bearing |
34000 mi | Brakes squeal at low speeds. Dealer replaced calipers and rotors at no cost under TSB. |
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
69000 mi | Rear brakes needed replaced due to significant uneven wear. Possible caliper piston seizing / not sliding properly. |
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD
17980 mi C $45 |
Brake fluid was low, so VDC and ABS was turned off due to low fluid |
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
29000 mi | Brake clip was bent, causing vehicle to make a clicking noise when turning. Clip was replaced under warranty @ no charge. |
35700 mi US $85 |
Master Cylinder on brake line was cracked and leaking, subsequently replaced. Dealer paid for part, Owner paid labor. Online forum shows that this seems to be a common problem in 2007+ Altima. Replaced Cracked Master Cylinder. Dealer paid parts, I paid labor. Seems to be a common issue for for 2007-2010 Altima. |
31620 mi | Replaced 4 wheel valve seals. |
34000 mi | master cylinder failed -replaced |
279500 mi C $410 |
Brake peddle failed to move, appeared to occur during cold weather below -15 degrees Celsius. Garage replaced fluid in system and vacuum hose. Undetermined if fixed. |
21080 mi C $35 |
Various lights came on, Slip, Parking Brake and VDC Off. Brake fluid was low and needed topping up. Computer check was also done on all systems. |
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD
17360 mi C $40 |
The emergency parking brake was intermittently sticking / failing to fully release. |
22072 mi | Low brake fluid caused parking brake/VCD/Slip lights to come on (and systems off line). Fluid topped up under warranty. Also changed 2 tire valve seal (also under warranty). |
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
58000 mi US $585 |
master cylinder leak |
31000 mi US $145 |
Master Cylinder leaking and replaced |
94000 mi US $1400 |
Squealing replaces pads and rotors |
88300 mi | Brake Attention light came on. Mechanic stated brake fluid was a bit low, they topped it off at no charge, |
154000 mi US $800 |
Brake booster needed to be replaced Master brake cylinder was leaking into/into it. |
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD
100000 mi | Grinding sound from the rear drivers side, happening whether or not the brakes are applied. Caliper was seizing against the rotor, and the passenger side rear was also wearing unevenly. Both calipers were replaced. Emergency brake failed |
158-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
52000 mi | Brake, ABS, Traction Control, and VDC lights all turned on. Turned out to be a communication error between BCM and brake module. Fixed by taking off then reconnecting connections. |
107000 mi US $280 |
rear speed sensor went bad |
276000 mi US $750 |
emergency brake line and serpentine belt replaced to pass state inspection. |
195000 mi US $160 |
Hybrid and ABS and Check Engine lights all came on |
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
121000 mi US $100 |
front brake job |
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
124620 mi C $300 |
Routine maintenance- replaced rotors, pads and calipers as one side was seized. Son is a mechanic so the bill is strictly for parts/supplies. |
85140 mi C $800 |
Seized rear caliper. Replaced caliper one one side and rotor and pads on both sides (rear). Checked front brakes and also replaced both front calipers, and pads. |
86800 mi C $200 |
Rear brake seized |
124000 mi C $250 |
Brake pads rotors and calipher |
Engine not specified
61380 mi C $855 |
Full brake repair. |
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
151000 mi US $225 |
ABS sensor for right, rear wheel had to be replaced. |
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
77500 mi C $300 |
Right rear caliper seized. Pads and rotors replaced on both rear wheels. |
122000 mi US $185 |
Safety interlock failed, which caused the shift to refuse to move out of park, etc. Mechanic circumvented the interlock by using a cable tie. |
58000 mi US $960 |
Brake calipers no longer functioning properly, needed replacement. |
104000 mi US $1200 |
brakes were squeaking. mechanism other than pads/rotors adjusted. |
147000 mi US $1700 |
From cold start, brakes would not engage until car was warm. Calipers were replaced. |
141980 mi C $30 |
No brake assist until vehicle warmed up when outside temperature was below -11C. Vacuum hose from brake booster to engine needed to be replaced. |
79980 mi C $300 |
worn brake pads replaced |
138900 mi US $200 |
Scheduled repair of brakes. Exacerbated by lying mechanics who took money but didn't make repairs. Had to replace all 4 brake pads and rotors plus both rear calipers. |
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
200000 mi US $248 |
left rear caliper stuck. replaced caliper, both rear rotors, brakepads. |
110000 mi US $550 |
left rear and front right calipers pads and rotors |
173000 mi US $1000 |
Brake pads, rotors and brake fluid flush front. |
340000 mi US $400 |
Rear brake calipers, pads and rotors failed. Replaced with new pads & rotors and used (junked) calipers. |
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
82200 mi US $1000 |
ABS sensor failed. Sensor required replacement |
277000 mi US $181 |
Left (driver) side brake caliper stuck because of rust, needed replacement. |
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
101000 mi US $780 |
Calipers frozen. Brake pads not worn, so rusted. Rotors improperly worn. So calipers, brakes and rotors replaced. |
240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed manual FWD
70000 mi US $1100 |
Front left ABS sensor failed, causing the ABS light to turn on. Replaced front left ABS sensor. |
86000 mi US $400 |
Rear left caliper was stuck because of rust (MA winters are hard on cars). Had to replace both rear calipers, rotors, and pads. Did not include pads and rotors in cost number above. |
91000 mi US $275 |
Rear rotors & pads done myself |
155000 mi US $375 |
New front rotors and pads |
240-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
251000 mi US $250 |
Front calipers seizing and were corroded beyond repair so they were replaced with remanned units |
93620 mi C $700 |
Left rear ABS sensor replacement. Problem ws causing ABS to engage whenever the brake pedal was pressed. In addition the Slip,TCS Off and ABS light were all lit. |
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
89900 mi C $550 |
Problem: Rear driver side caliper was clogged and cause a premature wear of the brake pad which scratch the disc. Repair: Rears calipers, discs and pads changed. Discs and pads were changed only one year and a half before. |