Brake Light On problems of the 2007 Nissan Altima

A week ago, my brakes stop working, I have to push the brakes completely to the floor for my 2007 Nissan Altima to stop. My brake light did not come on checked brake fluid still and normal level took it to get my brakes checked the said it was the brake booster.

I started my car on the morning of 11/21/2012 and noticed my brake light (!) pop on, I looked in the manual and read my brake fluid may be low, I checked and it was low so I added some the light is still on, I have read many complaints that the master cylinder may be bad.

I am requesting that dot NHTSA investigate the driver's contribution to a leak with the master cylinder and to request that dot NHTSA force Nissan to issue a recall. The vehicle is 2007altima 27k miles this leak causes loss of brake fluid. When enough brake fluid is loss, the brake system is not able to generate enough pressure to squeeze the brake pad to the brake rotors. End result is that the operator of the vehicle cannot stop the car (no brakes!!!). This poses serious danger to the vehicle operator, its passengers and the public. Please formally investigate and when found valid, force Nissan to do a recall. My personal experience: it started with the brake light turning on then after a few minutes, turn off. All the while my brakes starts to diminish. I looked the brakes system and found that the brake fluid level is low. Topped it off and everything was back to normal. Around 60 days later, brake light again turned on and a few minutes turned off. Same problem. I had it checked with a professional mechanic. Heâ??s conclusion is that the master cylinder has a leak and needs to be replaced. A 5 year old car with 27k miles should not have a problem with the master cylinder. This is a defect that Nissan needs to address with a recall before somebody gets seriously hurt due to loss of brakes. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

2007 Nissan Altima - my dashboard brake warning light sporadically flashed on and off beginning a couple of weeks ago. I took the car to a nearby Nissan dealership for a brake inspection. The service department representative, prior to inspection, shared that the warning light might indicate that the master cylinder might be leaking and the brakes might be good. The service mechanic observed that brake fluid levels were low and due to the master cylinder leaking into the booster. The brake pads were good. The mechanic added brake fluid. The dashboard brake warning light stopped flashing. I was quite surprised that the service department manager had a good idea that there was a master cylinder leak. I asked him about it. He said that brake master cylinder leaks were a common problem for the 2007 Nissan Altima. I am taking the car to a different facility for another brake inspection and repair, if necessary.

Emergency brake light flashes on and off.

My brake warning light keeps coming on.

My brake light randomly turns on/off regardless of the speed I am going. Also when I apply the brakes, it is definitely a rough and jagged slow down, compared to previously owned vehicles. Nissan should take responsibility of the issue, otherwise their reputation may suffer from this. I am hoping word of mouth and individual research will result in more documented incidents, and the NHTSA will grant a long awaited recall.

After noticing that my brake light was coming on intermittently for a couple weeks, I took it to my Nissan dealership for service. While servicing the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a crack in the brake master cylinder. I was informed by the service department that they had serviced a number of Nissan Altimas for the exact same issue. My service advisor mentioned that there is an on-going investigation into this problem and that there is a possibility that Nissan may issue a recall for this defect.

Brake warning light on, so I took to dealership. Dealership tells me there's a leak in the brake master cylinder and it needs to be replaced.

Brake light came on. Added brake fluid and light went off. Brakes became increasingly mushy and sometimes it appeared that brakes would not work at all as brake pedal went almost to the floor. Frequently had to pump brakes well before intersection to make sure I was able to stop. Took to dealer and spent $625. 08 to replace master cylinder. It appears that Nissan has known of the defect for some time and isn't concerned.

Brake light is illuminating. Investigation shows that the brake fluid level is low. I have filled the brake fluid multiple times but it continues to lose fluid. This complaint is being filed based on car forums on the web that there is a known issue with a faulty master cylinder. There is also an open NHTSA investigation for this issue.

I noticed a leak on the garage floor and a flashing on/off of the dash board brake warning light. I am taking it into the dealer today to have it checked out. I have a fear of a master cylinder after reading about all the complaints for this make/model. Concern as well due to recall summary research about the defect investigations related to Altima brakes. Nhtsa campaign id # pe11020.

2007 Nissan Altima interior brake light kept coming on and carried the car to the dealership where the master brake cylinder was found to be leaking into the brake booster. . Read more...

I was told when I got my oil changed at an express oil change that my brake fluid was a little low and to keep an eye on it. With in a couple days the brake light was coming on and then it would go off. It would do this on and off every time the car was driven. Took the car to moore Nissan in bessemer, al and told them of the problem. They checked out the car and I was told that I needed rear brakes and that my master cylinder was leaking. They showed me the leakage and I inquired as to what would cause the brake master cylinder to leak in a car that is only 4 1/2 years old. The tech said its actually a common Altima problem. I said, really. I had the repairs made.

After the brake light was sporadically coming on and off while I was driving, I brought my 2007 Altima into the dealership. The technicians diagnosed that the master cylinder is leaking. The car has just over 27,300 miles on it. The mechanic topped off the fluid and advised me to bring it back in in a few days when they had an open appointment. I am the first and only owner.

On September 30th, 2011 I had to have my master cylinder replaced due to leaking. This was identified at the mccarthy Nissan dealership in olathe, KS and replaced at the same location on the same date. Approximately three months ago, noticed that my emergency brake light would intermittently illuminate while driving. This was noticeable during acceleration and the light would go off after I let off the accelerator or started to brake. I had the dealership look into this issue when I took my car in for a routine oil change. After the master cylinder was replaced I noticed that the braking was much smoother and more efficient. I have kept my vehicle well maintained since owning this. Bought the vehicle from the dealership and have been the only owner.

I noticed around 55k miles that my brake light started coming on intermittently. It would go away if I pressed down the brake, and seemed to come on most while I was accelerating. I needed an oil change anyways, so I took it in and asked them to look at the brakes as well. They said my pads were fine. Eventually the light started coming on more and more until it was on more than off. I started searching around and found that there were a lot of 2007 Altimas with master brake cylinder failures where they start to leak. I went out to my car and checked the brake fluid, it was just above min. I stopped off on the way home from work, purchased some dot 3 fluid, topped it off, and the brake light hasn't been on since. It is my understanding though, brake systems are closed systems more fluid should not need to be added. I will monitor it to see if the fluid level goes down, but it appears that I have the same problem as everyone else with the master brake cylinder problems. Apparently sentras have already been recalled for this, so I hope it is only a matter of time before Altimas are. I really don't want to spend $500 to get this fixed if it is a widespread problem and equipment failure of Nissan.

At 50,000 miles, the brake light warning indicator on my 2007 Nissan Altima 2. 5s began intermittently illuminating on the dashboard. Upon depression of the brake pedal, the light would turn off. At first, the warning light did not illuminate again after another week of driving. However, during the next several weeks, the brake warning light illuminated intermittently again and again during driving. Now, it is on almost all the time unless I am depressing the brake pedal. The brake fluid level is just north of "low. " so, perhaps refilling the reservoir will correct the issue. Additionally, my pads are fairly worn and simply may need to be replaced. However, I have seen dozens of similar complaints online that indicate the master brake cylinder may be failing, and that is my chief concern. I have no difficulty stopping the car at this juncture. But, I have noticed that, if I depress the brake pedal just before starting the car, the pedal demonstrates a considerable amount of mechanical resistance. The amount of demonstrated resistance is directly proportional to the duration between engine starts (e. G. , if the car sits for a few hours, there is minimal pedal stiffness. However, if the car is not driven for three days or more, the pedal is nearly impossible to depress until the engine turns over). I am uncertain if this is a related issue, but it is worth mentioning.

Brake warning light displayed at 48,000, indicating low brake fluid. Topping fluid off in master cylinder, light went off. Light reappeared 2 months later. Now adding brake fluid every 2 months. Inspection reveals leaking master cylinder.

Brake booster was leaking into the master cylinder causing reduced braking efficiency and poor brake operation. Brakes were also catching when releasing the brake pedal from use. Low brake fluid levels in the reservoir were observed along with the illumination of the brake warning light due to low fluid levels. When fluid was topped off, the illumination light turned off, but brake catching problems continued. Dealer replaced master cylinder and brake booster and the problem was resolved. Dealer stated that the leak between the two components was the issue. I was charged approximately $800 for the repair.

After noticing my brake light coming off and on at random times of driving I decided to have the issue checked out. I have been informed that the cause of the problem is from my master cylinder leaking. I'm extremely disappointed at the fact that the cost of the repair is so expensive. After doing some research I have found this to be a common problem with the 2007 Nissan Altima model and I'm highly suggesting a recall be issued as soon as possible!.

The first instance of an issue was the brake light would blink on and off in my car. I was told at the dealership that I simply needed to change my brake pads. After I changed my brake pads, the problem went away temporarily. The dealership then told me that I was simply low on brake fluid and they topped the fluid off. The light went away temporarily again. Then I started to notice that my brake pedal started sticking when it was pressed. I was then told at the dealership that my break booster was bad and it needed to be replaced. I left my car at the dealership for repair. An hour later I was called by the dealership and told that they discovered my brake master cylinder was leaking and it also needed to be replaced. This is a dangerous issue with the vehicle and it needs to be addressed. I have read several other complaints of Nissan Altima owners having this issue.

My brake light on the console stays on for long periods of time and then turns off. I went to Nissan and they told me that there was a leak in the brake master cylinder and with the part and labor it was about $450! my car is no longer under warranty but as I do my research online I find that this is happening to other Nissan owners not only 2007 Altimas. There is already a recall for the brake master cylinders for sentras. Why not for Altimas? it is clear that there is a issue and there is historical data to prove it. Why do I have pay $450 out of my pocket when it is a know issue that Nissan is aware of? do they want to wait till there are a lot of accidents before they do something about it? please investigate on our behalf so that Nissan will remedy the situation and start a recall.

I have a 2007 Nissan Altima with only 23,000 miles. The brake light comes on frequently. Sometimes it goes back off quickly, and other times it stays on for a while. I was told that the master cylinder needs replacing, but is not covered by warranty or recall. It seems like a very common problem that should be handled with a recall from Nissan, they have already done so for the sentra.

My car would not start consistently. I have a 2007 Nissan Altima with push button start. You have to engage the brake for the start button to work (and have itelli key). The brake light was not registering regularly, so you could start your car and drive somewhere and be stuck. I am lucky I have an honest mechanic who figured out it was the brake safety switch under the pedal and replaced it to resolve the issue. When Nissan was notified they confirmed they have sold that part very often. I would think this part should not be one that stops working so easily and is a recall/manufacturing issue.

The traction control and brake warning lights come on while driving. Dealer states that the master cylinder is leaking and needs replacement under warranty. The part is on back order with the manufacturer, however, the dealer has stated that the car is safe to drive until the part is available and can be replaced.

On June 8, 2009 took vehicle into Nissan north for routine maintenance, but also requested the brakes to be checked because they had just recently began to grind. With this service, Nissan noted a complete brake inspection was performed and nothing was found to be wrong with the brakes. Before I got home, the brakes began grinding again so took the vehicle back into Nissan north on June 9, 2009. Although, just the day before we'd been told nothing was found wrong with the brakes they charged us $100. 00 to machine the front rotors. On July 8, 2009 took the vehicle back into Nissan north because the brakes were now grinding much worse than initially. Nissan said they could lubricate pads, but not much else. On March 19, 2010 took the vehicle back into Nissan and they replaced the front pads and turned the rotors as well as replaced the rear brakes and turned the drums and rotors at a cost of $400. 00 to us. Brakes have squeaked off and on, especially when it rains and Nissan says this happens sometimes? June 2011 the brake light began coming on when the car is started, and has continued to do so intermittently.