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severe Owners of the 2007 Nissan Sentra have filed 14 NHTSA complaints about the brakes, typically surfacing around 47,800 miles at roughly $450 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See brakes across all vehicles →
| Model year | brakes complaints |
|---|---|
| 2005 Sentra | 8 |
| 2007 Sentra (this page) | 14 |
| 2008 Sentra | 18 |
| 2009 Sentra | 7 |
| 2011 Sentra | 10 |
Of the 14 brakes complaints filed for the 2007 Nissan Sentra, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
No new NHTSA brakes complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 18 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
If the warning lamp is ignored, one of the brake circuits on the vehicle may not operate as designed increasing the risk of a crash.
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering brakes on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
ABS/VDC CAN DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗NISSAN; DTC P0456 CAUSED BY EVAP LEAK AT VENT CONTROL VALVE O-RING This bulletin has been amended. The APPLIED VEHICLES and CLAIMS INFORMATION sections have been revised. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has compiled Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) and Low Tire Pressure Warning System (LTPWS) information for: - Basic diagnosing of TPMS/LTPWS systems - Radio frequency interference causing a "No Data" (C1708, C1709, C1710, C1711) condition - Sensor leaks - Moving TPMS/LTPWS wheel assemblies from one vehicle to another and TPMS/LTPWS sensor registration - Air pressure changes with altitude and ambient temperatures - Aftermarket tire sealers - Aftermarket wheels - Inflating/deflating tires with TPMS/LTPWS sensors See this bulletin for further detail.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗SERVICE INFORMATION When servicing run flat tires or low profile tires: - Special equipment and procedures are required to avoid damage. - Specifically, Tire Pressure Monitor transmitters (TPMS sensors) can be damaged when improperly dismounting and mounting tires. - TPMS sensors becoming damaged during mounting or dismounting tires are not covered under warranty. - To avoid such damage, ensure that the tire changer being used and the operator of the tire changer is capable of servicing run flat and low profile tires. - Operator?s manuals for such tire changers must be followed. See this bulletin for further detail.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item listed, if any should occur. - Most brake incidents fall into the following categories: a. Brake Noise: A squeak, squeal, clunk, or groan that occurs when the brakes are applied or released. b. Brake Judder: A vibration that can be felt in the vehicle, steering wheel or brake pedal when the brakes are applied. c. Pedal Feel: The effort needed to operate the brakes is too high or too low. SERVICE PROCEDURE 1. Verify the condition by road testing the vehicle with the customer. 2. Determine the specific brake incident based
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The 2007 Nissan Sentra brake complaints center on catastrophic system failures without warning. The most common issue is master cylinder failure: the brake pedal suddenly goes to the floor with zero stopping power, often in heavy traffic or on highways. Owners report the cylinder itself contains brake fluid but internal seals have failed, preventing pressure buildup. Several crashes resulted, with two occupants injured in one incident. Despite NHTSA issuing recall campaign 08V311000 for this exact defect, multiple owners never received notices and learned about the recall only after paying $1,000–$1,300 out of pocket for repairs.
Rear brake lines corrode at attachment points where corrosion protection is missing, creating another complete brake loss hazard on the highway. A third pattern involves brakes becoming rock-hard and unresponsive simultaneously with engine power loss and heavy smoking—one vehicle experienced this repeatedly even after transmission replacement, leaving the owner in limbo after multiple dealer visits and a tow-truck bill of over three months.
Across all narratives, air bags failed to deploy in several crashes. No warning lights preceded most brake failures, catching drivers off guard at highway speeds.
Same Nissan Sentra brakes reports on nearby years: 2008
Master cylinder loses braking pressure, often silently, causing complete brake failure despite adequate fluid level. Customers report brake pedal goes to floor with no stopping power. Defect appears to involve internal seals or pistons allowing fluid to bypass without external leakage.
When: Between 1,063 and 155,000 miles; several incidents reported early in ownership (~25k–50k miles)
Symptoms owners cite: Brake pedal goes to floor with no resistance; No braking response when pedal depressed; No warning lights initially (failures occur without brake warning illumination); Brake warning light may illuminate later or not at all; Abnormal noise when depressing brake pedal (reported in one case)
Repairs/costs cited: Master cylinder replacement; one owner paid $1,300 at Firestone for master cylinder and booster replacement; units found full of brake fluid despite no braking action
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign ID 08V311000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Master Cylinder); some owners did not receive recall notices despite VINs being included in campaign; dealer stated Nissan would not inspect vehicles; one owner reported being told vehicle 'cleared' the brake master cylinder recall after dealer inspection
Rear brake lines corrode severely at attachment points where corrosion protection is absent, leading to potential complete line failure and total brake loss on highway.
When: Mileage not explicitly stated in narrative; occurred on highway driving
Symptoms owners cite: Loss of brakes on highway; Visible severe corrosion on rear brake line at attachment points
Repairs/costs cited: Rear brake line replacement required; owner noted corrosion at attachment points lacked corrosion protection
Brakes become hard and unresponsive in conjunction with engine power loss and high RPM condition, resembling emergency brake engagement or transmission limp mode. Multiple occurrences on same vehicle despite dealer repairs.
When: November through February; repeated incidents over approximately 3 months
Symptoms owners cite: Brakes very hard and unresponsive; No engine power; car will not exceed 20 mph; Engine RPM climbs to 5,000 while car barely moves; Smoke from engine compartment; Feels like emergency brake is engaged or brake pedal pushed all the way down; Loss of vehicle control
Repairs/costs cited: Dealer initially diagnosed and replaced output speed sensor; later replaced CVT transmission; problems persisted even after transmission replacement
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Nissan extended CVT transmission warranty to 10 years/120,000 miles; dealer unable to replicate problem on multiple visits
Synthesized from 14 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
On 10/4/2007. While driving Nissan sentra 2007 ,the vehicle/brake malfunction causing vehicle to travel for about a 100 yards before crashing into a fence. The vehicle sustain front damage of over $6.000. I was lucky not to sustain any injury. *tr
I found while researching an issue on my Nissan sentra 2007 that there was a recall on the master cylinder in 2008 because the same issue that just happened to me could happen. I never received a recall notification and apparently I was not on the list but my brake light came on and I had the maintenance shop check my brakes they said my pads were fine. That I was probably having an issue with…
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 Nissan sentra. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for routine maintenance and informed them that the brakes were not working properly. The dealer stated that the vehicle did not have an ABS recall and it was not covered under the warranty. On november 5, 2008, while driving approximately 30 MPH, the brakes failed when the contact attempted to stop. She…
My wife was involved in an accident last night in our 2007 Nissan sentra, she rearended the car in front of her that stopped short, she slammed on the brakes when it happened and there was no response(the car didn't slow down at all) and the air bags did not go off, she hit the car in front of her between 30-40 MPH, and she hit her head on the steering wheel, luckily there was no severe injuries,…
It's a meaningful issue. 14 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $450.
Across the 12 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most brakes failures cluster between 8,000 and 140,000 miles, with the median around 47,800. A quarter of owners report trouble before 8,000; a quarter make it past 140,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
Independent shops typically charge around $450 for brakes repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover brakes issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.