2007 Nissan Altima Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Altima years
- Far more complaints than other years 11th of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 471 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Nissan Altima. That ranks 11th out of 32 Altima model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (121 complaints, 26%), typically at around 61,500 miles. Complaints mention 28 crashes, 22 fires, 16 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 471owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 28complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 Nissan Altima problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension problems | 121 | 26% | 61,500 | “sway bar” (87%) | — |
| Air Bags problems | 63 | 13% | 54,000 | “air bag” (54%) | — |
| Power Train problems | 62 | 13% | 103,000 | “cvt transmission” (18%) | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems | 57 | 12% | 48,500 | “master cylinder” (63%) | $760 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 44 | 9% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 37 | 8% | 73,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 37 | 8% | 81,386 | — | — |
| Engine | 31 | 7% | 121,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 27 | 6% | 73,752 | — | — |
| Steering | 17 | 4% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 17 | 4% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 11 | 2% | 76,625 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 2% | 66,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 7 | 1% | 63,650 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 1% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 6 | 1% | 12,063 | — | — |
| Visibility | 6 | 1% | 84,305 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 6 | 1% | 152,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 5 | 1% | 73,783 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 1% | 34,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 1% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 1% | 39,000 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 3 | 1% | 83,776 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 1% | 52,395 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 3 | 1% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 0% | 29,000 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 0% | 232,740 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Nissan Altima recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:software; air bags
Problem: Nissan is recalling 204,361 my 2007-2008 altima, altima hybrid, 350z, 350z roadster, my 2008 altima coupe, rogue, my 2009 murano, and infiniti my 2007-2008 g35 sedan, my 2008 g37 coupe and ex35 passenger vehicles equipped with continental automotive systems' occupant classification system (ocs) control units. A varistor in the ocs control unit located in the passenger seat cushion may have been manufactured out of specification. Under certain conditions, this could cause an interruption of signal between the ocs and the air bag control unit (acu).
Risk: This could result in the passenger air bag being suppressed which could fail to provide adequate protection in the event of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will test the signal between the ocs and acu systems using a special tool to check that it is functioning as designed. If necessary, the seat cushion (containing ocs hardware) will be replaced with a new one manufactured to specification. The recall began on november 4, 2008. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.
Electrical system:ignition:module
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles that have had the body control module (bcm) replaced during service at a dealership, the tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) may have been inadvertently deactivated due to an issue with the dealer service software. If the tpms is turned off, it would not alert the driver to a decrease in the tire pressure as designed.
Risk: Driving on under-inflated tires is unsafe and could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will check the tpms function and reactivate it if necessary. The recall began on january 18, 2008. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: On certain vehicles, if a sufficiently hot object enters the air filter housing through the engine fresh air intake system and contacts the engine air filter, the flammability characteristics of the air filter material are such that the filter may ignite.
Risk: If the air filter material ignites, a fire may occur.
Fix: Dealers will replace the air filter with a new one that has improved anti-flammability material characteristics. The recall began on july 3, 2007, and will continue through october 1, 2007. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Brake Master Cylinder Internal Leak (PE11020) — opened May 23, 2011, closed Mar 14, 2012.
- Engine compartment fire (PE07026) — opened May 22, 2007, closed Jun 27, 2007, led to recall 07V267000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
There is an open recall and when I took it to the dealership, they were advised by Nissan that they are no longer making the part. I was told to contact Nissan and when I did, they made a cash offer and keep the vehicle; however later said no and offered to buy the car back at a ridiculously low…
I was driving to work on the freeway about 65 mph and after about 20 minutes the engine made a whirring noise, overheating and slight smell of burnt rubber and delayed to Accelerate luckily I was close to my exit I parked vehicle let it cool down. But still has this issue after about 20-30 minutes…
I drove my car to work that morning and it was running completely fine. When I went to lunch that same day after 5 mins of driving the car my CVT transmission slipped out of nowhere and lost all power completely while I was on a busy road with lots of traffic almost causing multiple accidents…
The vehicle shakes, for a lack of better word it shudders during drives short or long, smells of gasoline constantly, randomly decides not to start, has fuel efficiency problems, is prone to overheating, the dealer confirmed there is an issue, but told me they can't do Anything about it because the…
The dashboard in my 2007 Altima is melting. It is ultra sticky and isn't cleanable at all. It wreaks of a chemical smell and also puts a glare on the windshield in certain lighting. It's a mess, and it's dangerous. There was a class action lawsuit filed for the issue in Florida and Nissan fixed the…
Other Nissan Altima years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Altima | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 Altima | 7 | 2 |
| 2024 Altima | 41 | 1 |
| 2023 Altima | 30 | 0 |
| 2022 Altima | 31 | 0 |
| 2021 Altima | 70 | 2 |
| 2020 Altima | 158 | 6 |
| 2019 Altima | 233 | 7 |
| 2018 Altima | 226 | 2 |
| 2017 Altima | 392 | 3 |
| 2016 Altima | 554 | 4 |
| 2015 Altima | 955 | 10 |
| 2014 Altima | 1,114 | 8 |
| 2013 Altima | 2,313 | 12 |
| 2012 Altima | 426 | 4 |
| 2011 Altima | 241 | 1 |
| 2010 Altima | 381 | 3 |
| 2009 Altima | 1,547 | 4 |
| 2008 Altima | 1,030 | 4 |
| 2007 | 471 | 3 |
| 2006 Altima | 824 | 3 |
| 2005 Altima | 1,091 | 1 |
| 2004 Altima | 276 | 1 |
| 2003 Altima | 883 | 4 |
| 2002 Altima | 1,047 | 5 |
| 2001 Altima | 159 | 1 |
| 2000 Altima | 160 | 1 |
| 1999 Altima | 87 | 0 |
| 1998 Altima | 123 | 0 |
| 1997 Altima | 108 | 1 |
| 1996 Altima | 92 | 0 |
| 1995 Altima | 180 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Nissan Altima?
Owners most often report suspension, air bags, power train problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 121 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Nissan Altima?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 Nissan Altima a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Altima model years, the 2007 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.