YearToAvoid

2007 Nissan Altima Engine Problems

NHTSA has 89 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2007 Nissan Altima, 19% of all 471 complaints for this model year. That is #10 highest engine complaint count among 21 Altima model years. These complaints report 5 crashes, 18 fires, and 4 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 69,500 miles.

Engine complaints
89
19% of 471
Crashes reported
5
Fires reported
18
Injuries reported
4
Median mileage
69,500 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2007 Nissan Altima engine complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 8, 2007, latest Feb 9, 2023.

2007 Nissan Altima engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter62007 Q12008 Q32010 Q32012 Q42014 Q22016 Q12018 Q42022 Q2
89 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2007 Q1 to 2023 Q1; peak 2007 Q4 (6).

Engine recalls for the 2007 Nissan Altima

  1. 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.

Engine complaints by Altima model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2005417 (38%)
  2. 2006375 (46%)
  3. 200789 (19%)
  4. 2008104 (10%)
  5. 2009158 (10%)
  6. 201070 (18%)
  7. 201147 (20%)
  8. 2012105 (25%)
  9. 2013206 (9%)
  10. 2014100 (9%)
  11. 201595 (10%)
  12. 2016127 (23%)
  13. 201773 (19%)
  14. 201823 (10%)
  15. 201964 (28%)
  16. 202043 (27%)
  17. 20217 (10%)
  18. 20227 (23%)
  19. 20237 (24%)
  20. 20245 (12%)
  21. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Nissan Altima have engine problems?
NHTSA has 89 owner complaints about the engine in the 2007 Nissan Altima, 19% of all complaints for this model year, including 5 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 69,500 miles.
Which Nissan Altima year has the most engine complaints?
The 2005 Nissan Altima has the most engine complaints (417), compared with 89 for the 2007.
Is there a engine recall for the 2007 Nissan Altima?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Nissan Altima concerns the engine: 07V267000.

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.