1999 Nissan Sentra Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 12%of 59 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,048miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the brakes of the 1999 Nissan Sentra, 12% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,048 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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. The brakes were last serviced on 10-23-06. I do not trust the dealership, since I have had previous problems. I had the same supspension problems with the vehicle - tires wearing prematurely on the inside. In one instance, Nissan of hickory told me there were no problems with my vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10182329, filed 2007-02, 101,108 miles“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 manueverability, especially when the brakes work like I have 50k miles w/o servicing.”
NHTSA complaint #724586, filed 2000-06“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. I could not get out of the car after impact because the power locks did not work. I was told that the head lamp was embedded into the battery.”
NHTSA complaint #745594, filed 2001-05“While traveling on freeway at 50 MPH consumer was exiting ramp when brakes stopped working, consumer had to swerve and hit a brick building at 30 to 40 MPH. Brakes finally did kick in, and it did slow vehicle down a little before hitting a brick wall. Upon impact, airbags didn't deploy, consumer states that it felt as if the brakes caused the vehicle to accelerate.”
NHTSA complaint #877616, filed 2001-01“The contact owns a 1999 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that the brake lines were corroded and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.”
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Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 5% |
| 2025 | 2 | 6% |
| 2024 | 6 | 15% |
| 2023 | 2 | 10% |
| 2022 | 4 | 5% |
| 2021 | 25 | 19% |
| 2020 | 25 | 12% |
| 2019 | 38 | 17% |
| 2018 | 40 | 22% |
| 2017 | 22 | 10% |
| 2016 | 21 | 8% |
| 2015 | 18 | 5% |
| 2014 | 35 | 9% |
| 2013 | 97 | 15% |
| 2012 | 7 | 4% |
| 2011 | 14 | 10% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 10 | 18% |
| 2008 | 21 | 13% |
| 2007 | 20 | 13% |
| 2006 | 5 | 4% |
| 2005 | 12 | 7% |
| 2004 | 10 | 5% |
| 2003 | 7 | 4% |
| 2002 | 9 | 3% |
| 2001 | 24 | 10% |
| 2000 | 10 | 6% |
| 1999 | 7 | 12% |
| 1998 | 7 | 12% |
| 1997 | 15 | 14% |
| 1996 | 10 | 7% |
| 1995 | 25 | 21% |
| 1994 | 15 | 15% |
| 1993 | 9 | 16% |
| 1992 | 8 | 13% |
| 1991 | 7 | 11% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1999 Nissan Sentra
12 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsTires
6 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Nissan Sentra
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.
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