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2007 Nissan Altima Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

45/100

#12 most-complained of 21 Altima years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2007 Nissan Altima has 471 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 45 out of 100 — #12 highest of 21 Altima model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is suspension, wheels & tires (128 complaints, 27% of the total). Complaints report 28 crashes, 22 fires, 16 injuries, and 2 deaths.

Complaints
471
Recalls
3
Crashes / fires
28 / 22
Injuries / deaths
16 / 2
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
24
21.5 city / 29 hwy

Top 2007 Nissan Altima problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Suspension, Wheels & Tires128 (27%)
  2. Engine89 (19%)
  3. Brakes74 (16%)
  4. Airbags63 (13%)
  5. Transmission & Powertrain62 (13%)
  6. Other43 (9%)
  7. Electrical System40 (8%)
  8. Structure & Body39 (8%)
  9. Steering17 (4%)
  10. Visibility & Wipers10 (2%)
2007 Nissan Altima complaints: complaints filed per quarter322007 Q12009 Q22011 Q32013 Q42016 Q12018 Q32020 Q42023 Q1
580 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2007 Q1 to 2026 Q2; peak 2011 Q3 (32).

2007 Nissan Altima recalls

3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 08V521000Oct 7, 2008Electrical System204,361 vehicles

    Electrical system:software

    Nissan is recalling 204,361 my 2007-2008 altima, altima hybrid, 350z, 350z roadster, my 2008 altima coupe, rogue, my 2009 murano, and infiniti my 2007-2008 g35 sedan, my 2008 g37 coupe and ex35 passenger vehicles equipped with continental automotive systems' occupant classification system (ocs) control units. A varistor in the ocs control unit located in the passenger seat cushion may have been manufactured out of specification. Under certain conditions, this could cause an interruption of signal between the ocs and the air bag control unit (acu).

    Risk: This could result in the passenger air bag being suppressed which could fail to provide adequate protection in the event of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will test the signal between the ocs and acu systems using a special tool to check that it is functioning as designed. If necessary, the seat cushion (containing ocs hardware) will be replaced with a new one manufactured to specification. The recall began on november 4, 2008. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.

  2. NHTSA 07V599000Dec 28, 2007Electrical System114 vehicles

    Electrical system:ignition:module

    On certain passenger vehicles that have had the body control module (bcm) replaced during service at a dealership, the tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) may have been inadvertently deactivated due to an issue with the dealer service software. If the tpms is turned off, it would not alert the driver to a decrease in the tire pressure as designed.

    Risk: Driving on under-inflated tires is unsafe and could result in a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will check the tpms function and reactivate it if necessary. The recall began on january 18, 2008. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

  3. NHTSA 07V267000Jun 21, 2007Engine140,582 vehicles

    Engine and engine cooling

    On certain vehicles, if a sufficiently hot object enters the air filter housing through the engine fresh air intake system and contacts the engine air filter, the flammability characteristics of the air filter material are such that the filter may ignite.

    Risk: If the air filter material ignites, a fire may occur.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the air filter with a new one that has improved anti-flammability material characteristics. The recall began on july 3, 2007, and will continue through october 1, 2007. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

2007 Nissan Altima fuel economy and fuel cost

City
21.5 MPG
Highway
29 MPG
Combined
24 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,075
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2007 compared with other Altima years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2005Avoid751,091121
2006Caution70824321
2007Good45471324
2008Avoid851,028424
2009Avoid951,547424

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2007 Nissan Altima a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2007 Nissan Altima ranks #12 of 21 among Altima model years (Complaint Index 45/100, verdict: Good). It has 471 complaints and 3 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Nissan Altima?
The most reported problem areas are suspension, wheels & tires (128 complaints), engine (89 complaints), and brakes (74 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 61,765 miles.
Does the 2007 Nissan Altima have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2007 Nissan Altima, most recently reported 2008, covering electrical system and engine.
What is the fuel economy of the 2007 Nissan Altima?
EPA rates the 2007 Nissan Altima at 24 MPG combined (21.5 city / 29 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,075. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.