2007 Nissan Altima Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Nissan Altima. Part of Generation 4 — 2007–2012.

20062008
Complaints
597
per 10K Sold
21.0
US Sales
284,762
Crashes
39
Fires
29
Injuries
18
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0

Worst 2007 Nissan Altima Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#178 complaints

Suspension Failures

Avg mileage:74,949 mi
Fires:1
#252 complaints

Hydraulic Brakes

Avg mileage:49,434 mi
Crash-related:3
#350 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:126,013 mi
Fires:2
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Nissan Altima.

Suspension Failures
78
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
74,949
Hydraulic Brakes
52
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
49,434
Transmission / Drivetrain
50
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
126,013
Airbags
46
complaints
Crashes
13
Fires
—
Avg Miles
64,481
Suspension:Rear
42
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
54,314
Engine Problems
31
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
3
Avg Miles
112,847
Electrical Faults
29
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
3
Avg Miles
83,884
Engine & Cooling
28
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
10
Avg Miles
37,759
Steering Defects
17
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
73,759
Unintended Acceleration
16
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
2
Avg Miles
81,111
Body Structure
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
96,773
Seat-Related Issues
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,422
Structural Problems
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
61,109
Air Bags:Frontal
9
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
13,758
Automatic Transmission
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
37,755
Brakes
8
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
84,966
Wheel Issues
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,150
Fuel System
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
79,000
Wipers & Visibility
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
152,000
Electronic Stability Control
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
88,892
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
28,810
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Electric
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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2007 Nissan Altima — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2007 Nissan Altima reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2007 Nissan Altima has 597 NHTSA complaints, 39 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Suspension Failures with 78 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2007 Nissan Altima?
Top reported problems: Suspension Failures (78 complaints, avg 74,949 mi); Hydraulic Brakes (52 complaints, avg 49,434 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (50 complaints, avg 126,013 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2007 Nissan Altima?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 75,247 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2007 Nissan Altima?
NHTSA complaints for the 2007 Nissan Altima include 39 crash-related reports, 29 fire reports, 18 injuries, and 2 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2007 Nissan Altima have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2007 Nissan Altima as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2007 Nissan Altima?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Nissan Altima reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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