YearToAvoid

2007 Nissan Sentra Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 21 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2007 Nissan Sentra, 14% of all 154 complaints for this model year. That is #12 highest brake complaint count among 21 Sentra model years. These complaints report 7 crashes, 1 fire, and 9 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 47,800 miles.

Brakes complaints
21
14% of 154 complaints
All complaints this year
154
Crashes reported
7
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
9
Median mileage
47,800 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2007 Nissan Sentra brake complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 12, 2007, latest Jun 13, 2026.

2007 Nissan Sentra brakes complaints: complaints filed per month1Nov 2007Sep 2008Jan 2009Feb 2012Mar 2016Jun 2019Oct 2022
21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2007 to Jun 2026; peak Nov 2007 (1).

Brakes recalls for the 2007 Nissan Sentra

  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.

Brakes complaints by Sentra model year

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

  1. 200515 (9%)
  2. 20066 (5%)
  3. 200721 (14%)
  4. 200824 (14%)
  5. 200910 (18%)
  6. 20109 (6%)
  7. 201128 (20%)
  8. 201211 (6%)
  9. 2013110 (17%)
  10. 201448 (13%)
  11. 201522 (6%)
  12. 201630 (11%)
  13. 201727 (12%)
  14. 201843 (23%)
  15. 201942 (19%)
  16. 202025 (12%)
  17. 202124 (18%)
  18. 20224 (5%)
  19. 20232 (10%)
  20. 20246 (15%)
  21. 20252 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Nissan Sentra have brake problems?
NHTSA has 21 owner complaints about the brake in the 2007 Nissan Sentra, 14% of all complaints for this model year, including 7 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 47,800 miles.
Which Nissan Sentra year has the most brake complaints?
The 2013 Nissan Sentra has the most brake complaints (110), compared with 21 for the 2007.
Is there a brake recall for the 2007 Nissan Sentra?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Nissan Sentra concerns the brake: 08V311000.

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.