Nissan Frontier owners have reported 204 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 22 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (103 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake electric antilock (15 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
On December 29th 2025 I was driving the vehicle in a residential area approximately 40 mph. The interior abs warning lights illuminated. I could here a banging noise coming from the back of the vehicle. Read details...
Anti-lock brakes activate at unpredictable times when stopping. Have nearly caused 2 wrecks. Dealer couldn't find the problem and refuses to take any action. It has happened 4 times in 3000 miles. Read details...
While driving and attempting to stop at a stop sign the brakes became spongy (not firm) and pedal traveled to the floor resulting in longer braking distances unless I pump the pedal. This occurred after applying the brakes ahead of a stop sign as the vehicle rolled over a bump/irregularity in the Read details...
While backing up from park position front brakes make a low groan or rubbiing sound like the calipers are not releasing properly. Have had in in the dealer twice,once they put molycote grease on the pads,then they replaced the pads and turned rotors all done with less than 5,000 miles,still has the Read details...
Brake failure, 1st repair-nothing found. 2nd (diff dealer)-brake control switch adjust. 3rd-refuse to repairfailure. 4th (diff dealer) replaced entire brake system excpet computer control. Read details...