2007 NISSAN SENTRA Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Nissan Sentra. This model year has 153 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Airbag Malfunctions.
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Worst 2007 Nissan Sentra Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbag Malfunctions
Steering Defects
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Nissan Sentra. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| 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.
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2007 Nissan Sentra. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Showing 153 most recent complaints
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.
Recalls for 2007 Nissan Sentra
1 campaignNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2007 Nissan Sentra. 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 Sentra — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2007 Nissan Sentra reliable?▾
Severe Issues. The 2007 Nissan Sentra has 153 NHTSA owner complaints, 21 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most reported issue is Airbag Malfunctions (41 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
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?▾
The 2007 Nissan Sentra has 21 crash-related complaints and 10 fire reports out of 153 total NHTSA complaints. 30 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2007 Nissan Sentra have any recalls?▾
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affect the 2007 Nissan Sentra. The largest issue: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
Should I buy a 2007 Nissan Sentra?▾
The 2007 Nissan Sentra has severe issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Airbag Malfunctions 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 Sentra reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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