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2007 Nissan Altima problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 598 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 1.9 times the median Altima year — the 2007 model ranks #11 of 33 Altima years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list. Reports tied to this model year include 2 deaths and 18 injuries, per the complaint records themselves.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across suspension (121), engine (76), and brakes (71), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.

598

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

2

Investigations

39

Crash-involved

29

Fires reported

18

Injuries

2

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2007 compare to other Altima years?

Altima NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted2,976 complaints1993: 150 complaints1994: 120 complaints1995: 216 complaints1996: 117 complaints1997: 141 complaints1998: 141 complaints1999: 110 complaints2000: 199 complaints2001: 202 complaints2002: 1,321 complaints2003: 1,099 complaints2004: 334 complaints2005: 1,364 complaints2006: 1,043 complaints2007: 598 complaints2008: 1,376 complaints2009: 2,150 complaints2010: 541 complaints2011: 320 complaints2012: 577 complaints2013: 2,976 complaints2014: 1,391 complaints2015: 1,197 complaints2016: 781 complaints2017: 507 complaints2018: 320 complaints2019: 344 complaints2020: 278 complaints2021: 111 complaints2022: 52 complaints2023: 37 complaints2024: 60 complaints2025: 10 complaints
Altima NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2007 Nissan Altima problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Suspension12120%
Engine7613%
Brakes7112%
Airbags6411%
Transmission6411%
Electrical System447%
Other417%
Body & Structure275%
Speed Control173%
Steering173%
Tires & Wheels132%
Visibility & Wipers122%
Seats112%
Fuel System92%
Lighting41%
Seat Belts41%
Climate Control (A/C & Heat)10%
Child Seat10%
Latches & Locks10%

Does the 2007 Nissan Altima have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

08V521000Electrical SystemOctober 7, 2008 · 204,361 units

Defect

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).

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN THE PASSENGER AIR BAG BEING SUPPRESSED WHICH COULD FAIL TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Remedy

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.

07V599000Electrical SystemDecember 28, 2007 · 114 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

DRIVING ON UNDER-INFLATED TIRES IS UNSAFE AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy

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.

07V267000EngineJune 21, 2007 · 140,582 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

IF THE AIR FILTER MATERIAL IGNITES, A FIRE MAY OCCUR.

Remedy

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AND I PUT THE CAR IN CRUISE CONTROL. THE CAR COMES OFF CRUISE CONTROL AND I ENTER IT INTO CRUISE CONTROL AGAIN. THE SAME RESULTS HAPPEN. THEN I NOTICE MY RPM ACCELERATING AND MY MPH DECELERATING. I KNEW I HAD TO PULL MY VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · October 5, 2013 · fire

“I OWN A 2007 NISSAN ALTIMA SL. I PURCHASED IT ON MARCH 8, 2007. ON APRIL 3, 2007 WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY MY CAR CAUGHT FIRE AND IS A TOTAL LOSS. THE MILEAGE ON THE CAR IS AROUND 1,800 - 2,000 MILES. I'VE OWNED THIS CAR FOR 3 WEEKS AND IT'S NOW A TOTAL LOSS.*JB ENGINE FIRE PE07-026.PCO”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · April 3, 2007 · fire

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL STUCK TO THE FLOOR WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKES AND A CRASH OCCURRED. THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED; HOWEVER, THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE WET. A…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · October 17, 2007 · crash

“I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AND I PUT THE CAR IN CRUISE CONTROL. THE CAR COMES OFF CRUISE CONTROL AND I ENTER IT INTO CRUISE CONTROL AGAIN. THE SAME RESULTS HAPPEN. THEN I NOTICE MY RPM ACCELERATING AND MY MPH DECELERATING. I KNEW I HAD TO PULL MY VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · October 5, 2013 · fire

“I OWN A 05 ALTIMA. RECENTLY I WAS HIT FROM REAR, NO INJURY, BUT AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON. THE CAR WAS SENT FOR REPAIRS AND I WAS TOLD THAT THE REAR END COLLISION WAS NOT THE CAUSE OF SENSOR FAILURE BUT THE FACT THE COMPUTER CHIP BURNED. MY QUESTION IS HOW LONG WILL THIS CHIP LAST AND IF YOU SHOULD…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · December 14, 2007 · crash

2007 Nissan Altima — common questions

Is the 2007 Nissan Altima reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 598 complaints put the 2007 model at #11 of 33 Altima years. It is one of the Altima years to avoid.

What are the most common 2007 Altima problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are suspension (121 complaints), engine (76 complaints), brakes (71 complaints).

Does the 2007 Nissan Altima have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2007 Nissan Altima. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2007 Nissan Altima under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened 2 investigations into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Nissan Altima years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Altima years to avoid are 2013, 2009, 2014, 2008, 2005, 2002, 2015, 2003, 2006, 2016, 2007, 2012, 2010, 2017, 2019, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022. The cleanest record among Altima years belongs to 2025.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.