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2007 Nissan Sentra Engine Problems

NHTSA has 29 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2007 Nissan Sentra, 19% of all 154 complaints for this model year. That is #13 highest engine complaint count among 21 Sentra model years. These complaints report 1 crash, 8 fires, and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 62,000 miles.

Engine complaints
29
19% of 154
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
8
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
62,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2007 Nissan Sentra engine complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 16, 2007, latest Apr 4, 2022.

2007 Nissan Sentra engine complaints: complaints filed per month1Aug 2007Oct 2008Sep 2010Feb 2012May 2014Sep 2016Dec 2019Apr 2022
29 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2007 to Apr 2022; peak Aug 2007 (1).

Engine recalls for the 2007 Nissan Sentra

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Sentra model year

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

  1. 200581 (48%)
  2. 200641 (35%)
  3. 200729 (19%)
  4. 200837 (22%)
  5. 20097 (13%)
  6. 201053 (37%)
  7. 201140 (28%)
  8. 201254 (30%)
  9. 2013133 (21%)
  10. 201488 (23%)
  11. 2015101 (29%)
  12. 201668 (25%)
  13. 201769 (30%)
  14. 201838 (21%)
  15. 201929 (13%)
  16. 202014 (7%)
  17. 202112 (9%)
  18. 202214 (17%)
  19. 20234 (20%)
  20. 20243 (8%)
  21. 20255 (17%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Nissan Sentra have engine problems?
NHTSA has 29 owner complaints about the engine in the 2007 Nissan Sentra, 19% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 62,000 miles.
Which Nissan Sentra year has the most engine complaints?
The 2013 Nissan Sentra has the most engine complaints (133), compared with 29 for the 2007.
Is there a engine recall for the 2007 Nissan Sentra?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Nissan Sentra is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

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.