2007 NISSAN ALTIMA Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Nissan Altima. This model year has 497 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Suspension Failures.
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Worst 2007 Nissan Altima Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Suspension Failures
Engine Problems
Brake System
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Nissan Altima. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension Failures | 127 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine Problems | 79 | 2 | 16 | — | |
| Brake System | 73 | 8 | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 71 | 18 | 1 | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 62 | — | 2 | — | |
| Hydraulic | 59 | 3 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 43 | 3 | 3 | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 38 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 29 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 19 | 7 | 2 | — | |
| Steering Defects | 17 | 2 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 8 | — | 2 | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electric | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Child Seat | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
Search Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2007 Nissan Altima. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
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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 a…
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 multi…
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 a…
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 a…
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 indep…
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 attentio…
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 vehic…
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The Altima has 170k miles. We’ll taken care off . I was driving to work and out off nowhere the car lost power the speedometer stopped working and wouldn’t show me how fast I was going and I had to stopped and it lost all power. I tried looking everywhere for the problem to fix i…
The dashboard is cracking. This causes me concern regarding the airbag and if it will function properly if ever needed. The entire dash has a crack the runs the length left to right and it makes it appear the bottom portion will fall to the floor one day. I started noticing this …
The Transmission failed at 51,000 miles. It has not come to a grinding halt yet but poses a safety hazard on any long trips. It was only a strange noise that varied with the acceleration that tipped us off that there might be a problem. The car is 14 years old now but my wife put…
Car shuts down while being driven. Need to restart car, later shuts down again.
As I was driving north on the 101 in the Carpinteria area, I attempted to brake for a construction zone slowdown. I had about 100ft to brake and was going 50mph compared to the 25mph of the cars up ahead. When I pressed the brakes, they did not fully engage and rather appeared to…
The driver side door airbag did not deploy after major side impact by a box truck that never engaged the braking system. The Altima under went a safety inspection approximately 30 days prior to the accident. There were no warning lights on the vehicle. The vehicle has been inspec…
My 2007 Altima dashboard has been cracking for a few years. The car is parked inside the garage, and during the day while at work, is parked at a parking deck. The dashboard is getting worse over the year at the point pieces of the board are coming off exposing the yellow foam an…
My 2007 Altima dashboard has been melting and cracking for years now. The car is generally parked inside garage during work hours in day light. The deterioration has gotten to the point that glare on the windshield dangerously obstructs the view of the road, especially in sunny w…
THE OWNERS AND OR SELLERS OF THIS DANGEROUS AND LIFE THREATENING VEHICLE THAT WAS SOLD TO ME KNOWING THAT THE CAR WAS IN EXTREMELY BAD CONDITION. THESE CRIMINALS SOLD ME THE VEHICLE KNOWING THAT IT WAS NOT SMOG CLEARED OR APPROVED. THEY SOLD ME A FATAL ACCIDENT WAITING TO O HAPPE…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE OWNER WAS OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE PASSENGER'S SIDE OCCUPANT SENSOR …
I WAS DRIVING AND MY CAR STARTED SHAKING. THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I HAD TO GO GET IT CHECKED OUT SO I DID AND THE GUY SAID MY TRANSMISSION COULD EXPLODE ON ME, STOP WHILE I'M DRIVING, OR STOP WORKING RANDOMLY.
I RECENTLY JUST PURCHASED THIS CAR AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON SO I CHECKED IT. TURNS OUT THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH A CIRCUIT IN THE TRANSMISSION. IT WILL GIVE OUT ON ME.
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2007 Nissan Altima.
Recalls for 2007 Nissan Altima
3 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2007 Nissan Altima. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
2007 Nissan Altima — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2007 Nissan Altima reliable?▾
Severe Issues. The 2007 Nissan Altima has 497 NHTSA owner complaints, 30 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Suspension Failures (127 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Nissan Altima?▾
#1: Suspension Failures (127 complaints). #2: Engine Problems (79 complaints). #3: Brake System (73 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2007 Nissan Altima?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2007 Nissan Altima?▾
The 2007 Nissan Altima has 30 crash-related complaints and 22 fire reports out of 497 total NHTSA complaints. 16 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2007 Nissan Altima have any recalls?▾
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2007 Nissan Altima. The largest issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
Should I buy a 2007 Nissan Altima?▾
The 2007 Nissan Altima has severe issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Suspension Failures issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Nissan Altima reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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