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2007 Nissan Sentra Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

55/100

#10 most-complained of 21 Sentra years

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

The 2007 Nissan Sentra has 154 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 55 out of 100 — #10 highest of 21 Sentra model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is airbags (41 complaints, 27% of the total). Complaints report 21 crashes, 10 fires, 30 injuries, and 2 deaths.

Complaints
154
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
21 / 10
Injuries / deaths
30 / 2
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
26.5
24 city / 30.5 hwy

Top 2007 Nissan Sentra problems

NHTSA owner 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%)
2007 Nissan Sentra complaints: complaints filed per quarter112007 Q12009 Q12011 Q12013 Q42016 Q12019 Q22021 Q22026 Q2
208 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2007 Q1 to 2026 Q2; peak 2009 Q1 (11).

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
2005Best51705 !25
2006Best101165 !25
2007Caution55154126.5
2008Good45167326.5
2009Best1555127

All Nissan Sentra years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2007 Nissan Sentra a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2007 Nissan Sentra ranks #10 of 21 among Sentra model years (Complaint Index 55/100, verdict: Caution). It has 154 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Nissan Sentra?
The most reported problem areas are airbags (41 complaints), steering (30 complaints), and engine (29 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 60,000 miles.
Does the 2007 Nissan Sentra have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2007 Nissan Sentra, most recently reported 2008, covering brakes.
What is the fuel economy of the 2007 Nissan Sentra?
EPA rates the 2007 Nissan Sentra at 26.5 MPG combined (24 city / 30.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,450. 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.