VehicleVerdict

2007 Nissan Sentra problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Worth extra scrutiny

The 2007 Nissan Sentra sits mid-pack among Sentra years: 215 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 155, with a single recall and one closed investigation. Reports tied to this model year include 4 deaths and 42 injuries, per the complaint records themselves.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across airbags (41), steering (30), and engine (23), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.

215

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

1

Investigations

32

Crash-involved

18

Fires reported

42

Injuries

4

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2007 compare to other Sentra years?

Sentra NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted871 complaints1982: 1 complaints1983: 1 complaints1984: 4 complaints1985: 6 complaints1986: 9 complaints1987: 46 complaints1988: 40 complaints1989: 49 complaints1990: 45 complaints1991: 77 complaints1992: 81 complaints1993: 89 complaints1994: 130 complaints1995: 158 complaints1996: 177 complaints1997: 138 complaints1998: 76 complaints1999: 74 complaints2000: 236 complaints2001: 307 complaints2002: 388 complaints2003: 240 complaints2004: 235 complaints2005: 224 complaints2006: 155 complaints2007: 215 complaints2008: 233 complaints2009: 81 complaints2010: 212 complaints2011: 199 complaints2012: 260 complaints2013: 871 complaints2014: 524 complaints2015: 496 complaints2016: 400 complaints2017: 339 complaints2018: 285 complaints2019: 356 complaints2020: 316 complaints2021: 209 complaints2022: 141 complaints2023: 33 complaints2024: 52 complaints2025: 42 complaints2026: 13 complaints
Sentra NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

See all Sentra years to avoid →

What are the most common 2007 Nissan Sentra problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Airbags4119%
Steering3014%
Engine2311%
Brakes2110%
Transmission178%
Tires & Wheels147%
Other147%
Suspension136%
Electrical System126%
Fuel System105%
Speed Control84%
Body & Structure52%
Visibility & Wipers31%
Seat Belts31%
Climate Control (A/C & Heat)10%

Does the 2007 Nissan Sentra have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

08V311000BrakesJuly 11, 2008 · 169,202 units

Defect

NISSAN IS RECALLING 169,202 MY 2007-2008 SENTRA PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED ROBERT BOSCH MASTER CYLINDER. DUE TO THE MACHINING IRREGULARITY BY THE SUPPLIER, THE INTERNAL SEAL GROOVE IN THE BODY OF SOME BRAKE MASTER CYLINDERS MAY ALLOW FOR A GAP IN THE GROOVE CONTACT AREA OF THE SEAL. THIS MAY RESULT IN BRAKE FLUID SLOWLY LEAKING FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER INTO THE BRAKE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY, CAUSING THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE.

Consequence

IF THE WARNING LAMP IS IGNORED, ONE OF THE BRAKE CIRCUITS ON THE VEHICLE MAY NOT OPERATE AS DESIGNED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MASTER CYLINDER/BRAKE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY AND IF BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE IS DETECTED, THE MASTER CYLINDER WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 20, 2008. 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.

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN SENTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A DEER AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP, BUT THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · September 16, 2011 · crash

“MY 2007 NISSAN SENTRA WAS PURCHASED NEW IN DECEMBER 2006. AFTER HAVING TO BRING IN MY CAR ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS FOR MINOR GLITCHES (A REAR-VIEW MIRROR FALLING OFF, ONE OF THE SUN-VISORS FELL OFF), I FINALLY HAD A BIG PROBLEM. IN FEBRUARY 2008, WHILE DRIVING ON A STRAIGHT, FLAT ROAD, WHILE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · February 6, 2008 · crash

“2007 NISSAN SENTRA CAUGHT FIRE WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY. CONSUMER STATED THAT SHE JUST RECENTLY RECEIVED A RECALL FOR A BRAKE FLUID LEAK. SHE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE IS ANYTHING THAT COULD BE DONE AND IF THIS IS WHAT CAUSED IT TO CATCH FIRE. *KB”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · January 1, 1901 · fire

“MY 2007 NISSAN SENTRA CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. NO WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON, NO NOISE, JUST STALLED AND I WAS NOT ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS. I HAD TAKEN IT IN TO THE DEALER FOR 2 RECALLS (BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER AND AIRBAGS) LAST YEAR, BUT WAS TOLD MY CAR…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · September 15, 2010 · fire

“FRONT STRUTS LEAKING, PASSENGER WINDOW SOMETIME WANT ROLL UP OR DOWN, ENGINE TIMING PROBLEM, AND NOW TRANSMISSION CVT PROBLEM.ALL WITH END 160,000 MILES. HOW MANY MILES CAN YOU GET OUT OF A CAR NOW DAYS. GUESS MANUFACTURERS AND MAKING THROW ANY CAR AFTER 100,000 MILES.NOW IT JUST SEATING IN MY YARD.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · August 3, 2015

2007 Nissan Sentra — common questions

Is the 2007 Nissan Sentra reliable?

It is close to typical for the Sentra: 215 NHTSA complaints, 1 recall, and 1 investigation on file.

What are the most common 2007 Sentra problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are airbags (41 complaints), steering (30 complaints), engine (23 complaints).

Does the 2007 Nissan Sentra have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2007 Nissan Sentra. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2007 Nissan Sentra under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Nissan Sentra years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Sentra years to avoid are 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2002, 2019, 2017, 2020, 2001, 2018, 2012, 2003, 2000, 2004, 2008, 2005, 1996, 1995, 2006, 1994. The cleanest record among Sentra years belongs to 1983.

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.