2020 Nissan Altima service brakes problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2020 Nissan Altima — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the auto-braking system unexpectedly activated, and there was a grinding sound coming from the brakes; however, the vehicle failed to stop as needed. The ABS warning light was illuminated. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the brakes…”
filed Jul 14, 2026
“I was leaving for work, backing out of the driveway, and the brakes just locked up out of no where. I’ve done this multiple times and the brakes have never done this. I tried pulling up and trying again, turning the car off and back on, and backing a different way out of the driveway. It kept…”
filed May 6, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other Altima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Altima | 5 | 13% |
| 2023 Altima | 3 | 10% |
| 2022 Altima | 4 | 13% |
| 2021 Altima | 18 | 26% |
| 2019 Altima | 29 | 13% |
| 2018 Altima | 48 | 22% |
| 2017 Altima | 19 | 5% |
| 2016 Altima | 11 | 2% |
| 2015 Altima | 25 | 3% |
| 2014 Altima | 26 | 2% |
| 2013 Altima | 54 | 2% |
| 2012 Altima | 17 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 Nissan Altima
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.