Complaints
214
per 10K Sold
20.1
US Sales
106,522
Crashes
32
Fires
18
Injuries
42
Fatalities
4
Recalls
0
Worst 2007 Nissan Sentra Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#140 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:92,459 mi
Crash-related:11
Fires:1
#226 complaints
Steering Defects
Avg mileage:56,205 mi
Crash-related:1
#311 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:67,319 mi
Fires:6
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Nissan Sentra.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 40 | 11 | 1 | 92,459 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 26 | 1 | — | 56,205 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 11 | — | 6 | 67,319 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 11 | — | 5 | 75,920 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 11 | — | — | 107,089 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 9 | 5 | 1 | 35,413 mi | |
| Brakes | 8 | 1 | — | 103,000 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 8 | 1 | — | 99,464 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 7 | — | 1 | 54,439 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 6 | — | — | 29,000 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 5 | — | 2 | 27,151 mi | |
| Fuel System | 5 | 1 | 2 | 122,100 mi | |
| Body Structure | 5 | 4 | — | 92,425 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 5 | 1 | — | 23,500 mi | |
| Suspension:Rear | 5 | — | — | 31,567 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Manual Transmission:Floor Shift Assembly | 1 | — | — | — |
Airbags
40
complaints
Crashes
11
Fires
1
Avg Miles
92,459
Steering Defects
26
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
56,205
Electrical Faults
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
6
Avg Miles
67,319
Engine Problems
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
5
Avg Miles
75,920
Transmission / Drivetrain
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
107,089
Hydraulic Brakes
9
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
1
Avg Miles
35,413
Brakes
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
103,000
Unintended Acceleration
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
99,464
Engine & Cooling
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
54,439
Tire Defects
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
29,000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
27,151
Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
122,100
Body Structure
5
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
92,425
Suspension Failures
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
23,500
Suspension:Rear
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
31,567
Gasoline Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Manual Transmission:Floor Shift Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2007 Nissan Sentra — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2007 Nissan Sentra reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2007 Nissan Sentra has 214 NHTSA complaints, 32 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 40 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2007 Nissan Sentra?
Top reported problems: Airbags (40 complaints, avg 92,459 mi); Steering Defects (26 complaints, avg 56,205 mi); Electrical Faults (11 complaints, avg 67,319 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 Sentra?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 73,398 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 Sentra?
NHTSA complaints for the 2007 Nissan Sentra include 32 crash-related reports, 18 fire reports, 42 injuries, and 4 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 Sentra have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2007 Nissan Sentra 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 Sentra?
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 Sentra reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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