2007 Nissan Sentra: Is It Reliable?
Problems, Recalls & Buyer Verdict
Shopping for a used 2007 Nissan Sentra? This page highlights owner-reported complaint patterns and recall history so you can inspect the right systems before buying. Current data includes 153 complaints, with Airbag Malfunctions as the top reported area.
2007 Nissan Sentra Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 4 2007 Nissan Sentra trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 4 trims analysed.
2007 Nissan Sentra Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star ProgramOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
Not RatedFrontal Crash
Not RatedSide Crash
Not RatedRollover
Not RatedSource: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2007 Nissan Sentra has 153 owner complaints, 21 crash-related complaints, and 1 recall campaign on record. The most frequently reported component is Airbag Malfunctions. NHTSA reliability signal: Severe Issues.
- Make
- Nissan
- Model
- Sentra
- Model year
- 2007
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 153
- Crash-related complaints
- 21
- Safety recall campaigns
- 1
- Top reported component
- Airbag Malfunctions
- Reliability signal
- Severe Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 27
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 24 / 31
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Electronic stability control
- No
Most Common 2007 Nissan Sentra Problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Airbag Malfunctions
Steering Defects
Engine Problems
Complaint patterns center on Airbag Malfunctions, Steering Defects, Engine Problems. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Should You Buy a Used 2007 Nissan Sentra?
The 2007 Nissan Sentra shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase.
Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report.
What to Check Before Buying a Used 2007 Nissan Sentra
Inspection Focus
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, especially for airbag systems.
- Request service records for airbag, steering, and engine components.
- Have a mechanic inspect the steering system and airbag warning lights before purchase.
- Check for any reported brake or transmission issues during test drive.
Before You Close the Deal
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, especially for airbag systems.
- Request service records for airbag, steering, and engine components.
- Have a mechanic inspect the steering system and airbag warning lights before purchase.
- Check for any reported brake or transmission issues during test drive.
Shortlist with model-year data. Decide with the exact VIN.
Before buying a used 2007 Nissan Sentra, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, theft checks, and open recalls for the exact vehicle.
What the Complaint Data Suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Complaints for the 2007 Nissan Sentra are concentrated in airbag malfunctions and steering defects, with a moderate number of engine and brake issues. Crash-related complaints account for a notable portion of total reports, but the data is limited to a single model year.
- Airbag malfunctions are the most reported component with 41 complaints.
- Steering defects are the second most common issue with 30 complaints.
- There is 1 recall associated with this model year.
- Airbag Malfunctions
- Steering Defects
- Engine Problems
All 2007 Nissan Sentra Complaints by Category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2007 Nissan Sentra. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbag Malfunctions | 41 | 12 | 1 | — | |
| Steering Defects | 30 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 22 | — | 8 | — | |
| Brake System | 19 | 7 | 1 | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 17 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 11 | — | 6 | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 11 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 10 | 6 | 1 | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 10 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 | 1 | 2 | — | |
| Structural Problems | 5 | 4 | — | — | |
| Equipment | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electric | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
Real Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2007 Nissan Sentra. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Airbag light is on
The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that when the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a routine oil change, the mechanic informed her that during the test drive, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond, and was depressed to the floor…
Lost brakes on the highway luckily was able to stop safely. As you can see in the pic the rear left brake line completely corroded in 1 spot and another spot was ready to completely fail, those spots are incidentally the spots where the line attaches to the body for support, …
MY TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT IS LIT UP ON THE DASHBOARD. MY TIRES ARE SIX MONTH, AND THE LIGHT CONTINUES TO TURN ON EVEN AFTER TAKING THE CAR TO THE SHOP. I'VE TAKEN THE CAR SEVERAL TIMES TO AMERICAS TIRES, BIT O' TIRE WHERE I PURSHASED THE TIRES AND THEY CHECKED ALL TIRES AN…
I was approaching my driveway in front of my house and my vehicle had smoke eminating from a glove compartment area when I got out of the car and checked underneath the hood the car was on fire I got out just in time there was something wrong there could have been the engine fuel…
Caught on fire under the hood and burned the car very badly. Fire department was called to extinguish the fire. The damage was total to the under the hood components and hoses and wiring harnesses. Car ignition was off while I was in the store for just a couple of minutes and whe…
The cvt transmission is making a winning nose and has been doing so since I bought it
Problem is cvt transmission. Transmission main seal leak. Whine, to loss in acceleration and power. At certain speed. Cvt internal belt flapping. Resulted in full shut down of vehicle while on highway. Caused speed control sensor and throttle body sensor to go out which started m…
I BROUGHT THE CAR FROM THE DEALERSHIP WHEN I GOT THE CAR LOU (SELLER) STATED THEY JUST BROUGHT THE BATTERY AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT SHOULD GO OFF AFTER BEING DRIVEN A COUPLE OF MILES THE AIRBAG LIGHT NEVER CAME OFF I WENT TO GET THE INSPECTED AND PAYED 162 AT NISSAN TO BE LOOKED AT T…
I FOUND WHILE RESEARCHING AN ISSUE ON MY NISSAN SENTRA 2007 THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE MASTER CYLINDER IN 2008 BECAUSE THE SAME ISSUE THAT JUST HAPPENED TO ME COULD HAPPEN. I NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION AND APPARENTLY I WAS NOT ON THE LIST BUT MY BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON …
WHILE WAITING AT A RED LIGHT THE SIDE PASSENGER AIRBAG EXPLODED.*DT*JB*DT*JB
CAR WAS IN MOTION WHEN IT BEGUN SPUTTERING AND SHAKING AS I ACCELERATED. I DROVE BACK HOME, ABOUT 5 MINUTES, AND OPENED THE HOOD. CAR WAS ON AND PARKED FOR THE VISUAL INSPECTION. MY PARTNER PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE TO SEE IF I COULD SEE WHAT COULD BE CAUSING THE PROBLEM. THE MOTOR …
MY VEHICLE WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT 4-2-2015. MERCURY INSURANCE LISA OPENSHAW FAILED TO INVESTIGATE THE UNDERBODY OF THE CAR IN THE REAR. SHOCKS WERE BENT INWARDS IN THE REAR AND NEVER REPAIRED BY MERCURY. I HAD THE SHOCKS REPAIRED. ALONG WITH THE ESTIMATES OF REPAIR LISA OPENSHAW T…
I HAD INSTABILITY ON THE HIGHWAY GOING AROUND CURVES. THE CAR WOULD START TO SHAKE, SO I HAD TO SLOW DOWN TO NAVIGATE AROUND CURVES. TURNING ON TOWN ROADS FELT SOMEWHAT LESS,BUT I STILL HAD TO BE CAREFUL. MEINEKE PUT THEM ON WITH 64,249 MILES ON THE TIRES,ON 2/19/16, BUT THEY PUT…
WHEN DRIVING THERE IS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM FRONT END AND NOT SURE WHY. ALSO ALOT OF THINGS WITH MY FRONT END IS MESSED UP IT SEEMS. THE NOISE IS ONE OF THE WORST AND ALSO GETTING LOUDER AS TIME PASSES
2007 NISSAN SENTRA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO LOSE OF STEERING POWER WHILE DRIVING. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE THE TIRE WAS TURNED ALL THE WAY TO THE LEFT EVEN THOUGH THE STEERING WHEEL WAS STRAIGHT. THE INNER TIE ROD HAD BROKEN. *JS
MY TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT IS LIT UP ON THE DASHBOARD. I WAS PARKED WHEN I FIRST NOTICED THE LIGHT ON. AFTER NOTICING, I THEN PROCEEDED TO MAKE SURE ALL FOUR TIRES HAD CORRECT AMOUNT OF AIR AND TO AND TO TURN OFF CAR AND BACK ON TO RESET. AFTER DOING SO THE LIGHT HAS CONTINUED TO REM…
SOMETIME IN APRIL 2019 ALL OF A SUDDEN ALL THE BUTTONS SWITCHES IN THE STEERING WHEEL INCLUDING CRUISE CONTROL; RADIO VOLUME RADIO STATIONS; THE HORN ALL STOPPED WORKING WITHOUT NOTICE, ALSO THE AIR BAG LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING. I ASKED THE MECHANIC ABOUT THAT AND HE SAID LOT IF NIS…
MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON
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…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2007 Nissan Sentra.
2007 Nissan Sentra Recalls
1 campaignNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2007 Nissan Sentra. 1 recall campaign is on record for this model year. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
2007 Nissan Sentra Buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2007 Nissan Sentra reliable?▾
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 153 owner complaints, 21 crash-related complaints, and 1 recall campaign for this model year. The 2007 Nissan Sentra shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Nissan Sentra?▾
#1: Airbag Malfunctions (41 complaints). #2: Steering Defects (30 complaints). #3: Engine Problems (22 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2007 Nissan Sentra?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2007 Nissan Sentra?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2007 Nissan Sentra, NHTSA complaints include 21 crash-related reports and 10 fire reports out of 153 total complaints. 30 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2007 Nissan Sentra have any recalls?▾
Yes. 1 NHTSA recall campaign affect the 2007 Nissan Sentra. A major recall area is SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER. 1 recall campaign is on record for this model year. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2007 Nissan Sentra?▾
The 2007 Nissan Sentra shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report. Pay extra attention to Airbag Malfunctions during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Nissan Sentra reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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Check the Exact Vehicle History Before You Buy
Model-year complaints and recalls reveal patterns. A VIN report confirms whether the exact car has accident history, title brands, mileage issues, or open recalls.