2013 Nissan Altima Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 58about this part
- Share
- 3%of 2,314 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 58 complaints about the brakes of the 2013 Nissan Altima, 3% of the 2,314 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,500 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driving in rush hour traffic on the interstate, I heard a noise but could not distinguish what it was or were it came from. The noise eventually got louder and after applying brakes in traffic the car struggled to engage into drive. I made it off the expressway to a dealership. Upon inspection, the brake caliper came off and was grinding into the wheel.”
NHTSA complaint #10860964, filed 2016-04, 71,000 miles“The brakes make noise all the time even with new brake pads and rotors,the emergency brake like turn on while I was driving on the freeway so decided to park the car to check the emegency brake was not on, it turned off after the car rested for 2hrs. Also when I reverse the car then put it in drive there is a slight delay to accelerate”
NHTSA complaint #10824373, filed 2016-02, 34,000 miles“I spoke to 5 town Nissan who did a so called thorough check on my car stated that everything was perfect but the brake light went on. How can everything be perfect with the brake light going on. All I see is that these dealers say its good and cars are in perfect working condition when they are not.”
NHTSA complaint #10498542, filed 2013-02, 1,600 miles“On april 2018, I visit the Nissan del oeste at aguadilla pr to report noise in the power steering noise, no action was taken, they just said that was normal with all Nissan power steering pump. February 25, 2021 I contact Nissan del oeste at aguadilla pr and notify about the issue of the power steering noise and transmission noise. Appointment for march 2 2021 was set and I notify them with problem. They told me there was not any recall for power steering pump and CVT transmission. I did mention the recalls for 2013 Nissan Altima iaw NHTSA with ref.: st12-009b, ref:ntbb-0176 andtsb ntb12-081. …”
NHTSA complaint #11403331, filed 2021-03, 76,680 miles“I have had this car for 5 months and bought it brand new and it has been nothing but problems that Nissan cannot resolve. On top of all of the recalls, brake and starting issues it now starting to fall apart. Recently I have been noticing a noise coming from the windshield almost every time I drive and especially when I am driving 60-75mph on the interstate. The noise I have been hearing sounds like small rock hit the windshield and at other times I hear a cracking noise. …”
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Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 14% |
| 2024 | 5 | 12% |
| 2023 | 4 | 13% |
| 2022 | 5 | 16% |
| 2021 | 21 | 30% |
| 2020 | 18 | 10% |
| 2019 | 30 | 13% |
| 2018 | 49 | 22% |
| 2017 | 19 | 5% |
| 2016 | 11 | 2% |
| 2015 | 26 | 3% |
| 2014 | 28 | 3% |
| 2013 | 58 | 3% |
| 2012 | 20 | 5% |
| 2011 | 12 | 5% |
| 2010 | 32 | 8% |
| 2009 | 47 | 3% |
| 2008 | 93 | 9% |
| 2007 | 70 | 15% |
| 2006 | 26 | 3% |
| 2005 | 37 | 3% |
| 2004 | 10 | 4% |
| 2003 | 12 | 1% |
| 2002 | 29 | 3% |
| 2001 | 7 | 4% |
| 2000 | 12 | 8% |
| 1999 | 15 | 17% |
| 1998 | 14 | 11% |
| 1997 | 9 | 8% |
| 1996 | 5 | 5% |
| 1995 | 10 | 6% |
| 1994 | 4 | 4% |
| 1993 | 6 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2013 Nissan Altima
514 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
506 complaintsExterior lighting
442 complaintsSuspension
289 complaintsOther or unknown
241 complaintsElectrical system
159 complaintsEngine
158 complaintsBody and structure
134 complaintsSteering
94 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
63 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
60 complaintsFuel system
49 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Nissan Altima
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology