YearToAvoid

2007 Nissan Sentra Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Caution The 2007 Nissan Sentra has a complaint index of 55 and ranks 10th worst out of 21 model years, earning a Caution verdict. Owners logged 154 complaints, led by airbag issues (41 complaints, 27%), plus one brake master cylinder recall.

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

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
55/100
#10 of 21 Sentra years
Verdict
Caution
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
154
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
1
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
21
reported in complaints
Fires
10
Injuries
30
Top issue
Airbags
Best nearby year
2023
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
26.5
24 city / 30.5 hwy
Injuries / deaths
30 / 2

Top 2007 Nissan Sentra problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Airbags41 (27%)
  2. Steering30 (19%)
  3. Engine29 (19%)
  4. Suspension, Wheels & Tires23 (15%)
  5. Brakes21 (14%)
  6. Transmission & Powertrain17 (11%)
  7. Other15 (10%)
  8. Electrical System11 (7%)
  9. Fuel System10 (6%)
  10. Structure & Body5 (3%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Brakes reportedly fail to slow the car or require excessive distance to stop, sometimes ending in a crash into another vehicle or fixed object.
  • Airbags reportedly do not deploy during frontal or side-impact collisions at moderate speeds, even when occupants are struck hard enough to be injured.
  • Some vehicles reportedly stall or catch fire on the highway while driving, in one case after the check engine light had been on for months.
  • A rear tire reportedly lost pressure repeatedly after a front-end alignment, leading to a tire failure while driving.
  • One vehicle reportedly accelerated unexpectedly from a stop and continued moving even after the driver pumped the brakes.
2007 Nissan Sentra complaints: complaints filed per quarter82007 Q12009 Q12011 Q12013 Q42016 Q12019 Q22021 Q22026 Q2
154 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2007 Q1 to 2026 Q2; peak 2008 Q3 (8).

2007 Nissan Sentra recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 08V311000Jul 11, 2008Brakes169,202 vehicles

    Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder

    Nissan is recalling 169,202 my 2007-2008 sentra passenger vehicles equipped robert bosch master cylinder. Due to the machining irregularity by the supplier, the internal seal groove in the body of some brake master cylinders may allow for a gap in the groove contact area of the seal. This may result in brake fluid slowly leaking from the master cylinder into the brake booster assembly, causing the brake warning light to illuminate.

    Risk: If the warning lamp is ignored, one of the brake circuits on the vehicle may not operate as designed increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the master cylinder/brake booster assembly and if brake fluid leakage is detected, the master cylinder will be replaced with a new one free of charge. The recall began on august 20, 2008. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

2007 Nissan Sentra fuel economy and fuel cost

City
24 MPG
Highway
30.5 MPG
Combined
26.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,450
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 Sentra 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
2005Caution51705 !25
2006Caution101165 !25
2007Caution55154126.5
2008Good45167326.5
2009Good1555127

All Nissan Sentra years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2007 Nissan Sentra reliable?
It ranks 10th worst out of 21 Sentra model years with a complaint index of 55 and a Caution verdict, driven mainly by airbag and brake complaints.
What problems does the 2007 Nissan Sentra have?
NHTSA complaints point to airbags (41 complaints, 27% share, median mileage 98,850), steering (30 complaints), and engine issues including fires (29 complaints, 8 fires).
Does the 2007 Nissan Sentra have a recall?
Yes, one recall (08V311000) covers a Bosch brake master cylinder that could leak fluid due to a manufacturing defect; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
Should I avoid the 2007 Nissan Sentra?
It carries a Caution verdict, worse than years like 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2022, 2023, and 2024, but not as troubled as later Avoid years like 2013 through 2015.
What is the median mileage for complaints on the 2007 Sentra?
Across all reported issues the median mileage at failure was 60,000 miles, though airbag complaints averaged higher at 98,850 miles.

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.