2018 Nissan Altima: Service Brakes complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 49 owner complaints for the 2018 Nissan Altima that list the service brakes component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11664048 (filed 05/30/2025): “I’ve had to replace the break sensor a few times and it’s unusual… my check engine light came on and it reads the code for the catalyst converter.., the auto part store saw a recall on this for my make and model but not seeing it here . the code was cleared and hasn’t came back on yet but i’m antici…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11582278 (filed 04/11/2024): “Brake switch failure contributed to intermitten braking resulting in near crashes…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11444956 (filed 12/25/2021): “The problem of delayed acceleration. the problem occurs when the vehicle does not seem to accelerate for a short period of time. when i'm at a stop. and i depresses the pedal. the vehicle does not rev. it does not do anything for a few seconds. even with increased force on the pedal, the vehicle d…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Pads and rotors are a common DIY job with hand tools and a jack; ABS/hydraulic faults need a scan tool. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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