Table 1 shows six common service brakes related problems of the 1999 Nissan Sentra. The number one most common problem is related to the brake foundation components (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the service brakes (one problem).
Traveling on freeway at approx. 20-25 mph. In stop and go traffic, approx. 4pm. The car in front of me stopped suddenly, I attempted to brake hard, but the brakes did not respond. I then attempted to steer to the side but I could only go so far. I had the feeling that I lost power. Read details...
Braking system failed to fully function. When I pressed the brake pedal to slow down, the vehicle slowed. However, as I pressed the brake pedal harder to come to a full stop, the vehicle did not respond. A two vehicle car crash resulted, and the Sentra is a total loss. The air bags did not deploy. Read details...
The stopping distance for this sub-compact at 30 mph is exorbitant. My accident was the result of running out of braking space on a damp road. Everyone with abs equipped vehicles were able to swerve out of the road to avoid accident however my standard brakes couldn't compete with their Read details...