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
2007 nissan Sentra brakes problems
severe 13 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $450
Complaints
13
Recalls
0
Crashes
7
Avg fix
$450
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
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 THE…
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 SWERVE…
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, …
Common questions
How serious is the brakes problem on the 2007 nissan Sentra?
It's a meaningful issue. 13 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $450.
At what mileage does the brakes typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
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.
Are there any recalls related to brakes?
No active recalls currently cover brakes issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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