2007 Nissan Altima problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Nissan Altima, most often about transmission & drivetrain. There are 0 recalls for this model year.

Complaints
33
Recalls
0
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Median mileage
181,225 mi
at time of problem

Key facts

  • Transmission & Drivetrain is the most-reported problem area, named in 13 of 33 complaints (39%).
  • Engine (7) and electrical system (4) follow.
  • Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 181,225 mi.
  • Owners reported 3 crashes, 0 fires and 1 injury.
  • NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations covering this vehicle.
  • It ranks 18th of 22 Nissan Altima model years by our severity-weighted complaint score (1st = worst).
  • That is 18% more complaints than the 2006 model year (28).

2007 Nissan Altima problems by category

  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    13 complaints
  • Other / Unknown
    10 complaints
  • Engine
    7 complaints
  • Electrical System · 1 crash
    4 complaints
  • Airbags · 1 crash
    3 complaints
  • Body & Structure · 1 crash
    3 complaints
  • Brakes · 2 crashes
    3 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    2 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    2 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    1 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    1 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    1 complaints
  • Steering
    1 complaints

A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.

Most-reported components

Component (as filed with NHTSA)Complaints
Power train13
Unknown or other10
Engine6
Electrical system4
Structure:body3
Air bags2
Seats2
Service brakes2

When problems happen (mileage)

Under 10k10k–30k230k–60k60k–100k4100k–150k9150k+
Mileage at the time of the problem, for 2007 Nissan Altima complaints that list mileage.

2007 Nissan Altima recalls (0)

No recalls on file.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • PE11020Opened May 23, 2011Closed Mar 14, 2012

    Brake Master Cylinder Internal Leak

    The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE11-020 to investigate possible brake performance loss due to brake fluid leaking from the master cylinder into the brake booster in the subject vehicles.A total of 237 complaints were identified by ODI and Nissan.The majority of complaints and warranty claims reported that brake malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination as the only symptom of a problem.Only 12 complaints alleged any effect on brake performance and in each of these the drivers were able to stop the vehicles without incident.No crash claims could be attributed to the alleged…

  • PE07026Opened May 22, 2007Closed Jun 27, 2007led to recall 07V267000

    Engine compartment fire

    Nissan notified the agency on june 18, 2007 that it will recall (recall # 07v267) all my 2007 altima vehicles with 2.5 liter engine built at the smyrna, tennessee plant from september 25, 2006 to may 11, 2007 and at the canton, mississippi plant from october 30, 2006 to may 11, 2007.nissan determined that if a sufficiently hot object (for example, a cigarette ash or other ignition source) enters the air filter housing through the engine fresh air intake system and contacts the air filter, the flammability characteristics of the air filter material are such that the filter may ignite.if the air…

Recent 2007 Nissan Altima complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

  1. Filed Jun 16, 2026AZOther / Unknown
    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 price and not commensurate with actual market value.
    NHTSA complaint #11744562 · source
  2. Filed Mar 13, 2026CAOther / UnknownTransmission & Drivetrain
    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 of driving more than 60mph
    NHTSA complaint #11724235 · source
  3. Filed Nov 23, 2024MDTransmission & Drivetrain
    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 because it happened out of no where and I was unable to get my car off of the road due to having no power. The car gave me no warning signs that anything was wrong until it wouldnt move…
    NHTSA complaint #11626961 · source
  4. Filed Feb 10, 2024NJElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionOther / Unknown
    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 "fix" used aftermarket parts and they refuse to do anything until the parts are changed back. The dealership even told me I might as well just run the vehicle to the ground due to…
    NHTSA complaint #11571208 · source
  5. Filed Nov 25, 2023CAOther / UnknownVisibility & Wipers
    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 Altimas there.
    NHTSA complaint #11556769 · source
  6. Filed Feb 9, 2023232,740 miTXTowedBrakesEngineTransmission & Drivetrain
    The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the ABS and TPMS warning lights illuminated and the vehicle started to stall. The contact saw smoke coming out from underneath the hood. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. An independent mechanic towed the vehicle to the contact’s residence. The independent mechanic then diagnosed that the transmission fluid and engine coolant were leaking over the engine compartment. The…
    NHTSA complaint #11506404 · source
  7. Filed Feb 1, 2023146,000 miPA1 injuredTowedEngine
    The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled, causing another vehicle to swipe the driver's side and the driver's side mirror off the vehicle. The contact was injured but did not receive medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of…
    NHTSA complaint #11505019 · source
  8. Filed Nov 29, 2022100,000 miCAAirbagsElectrical System
    The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the message "Passenger Air Bag Off" remained displayed even though there was a passenger seated in the front passenger's seat. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front passenger's seat occupant sensor unit had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact related the failure to NHTSA…
    NHTSA complaint #11495286 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 10, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology