2007 Nissan Altima Reliability
The 2007 Nissan Altima has 498 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about suspension and service brakes. Compared with nearby Altima model years (2005–2009), it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the Altima's typical year, while the 2009 drew 1,601 complaints.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
498
NHTSA owner complaints
3
Recall campaigns
30
Complaints citing a crash
22
Complaints citing a fire
2007 Nissan Altima complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2007 model year, filed between 2007 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 127 | 26% |
| Service brakes | 73 | 15% |
| Air bags | 71 | 14% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 62 | 12% |
| Engine & cooling | 46 | 9% |
| Electrical system | 43 | 9% |
| Unknown or other | 39 | 8% |
| Engine | 33 | 7% |
2007 Nissan Altima recalls
3 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2007 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07V267000 | Jun 21, 2007 | 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. |
| 07V599000 | Dec 28, 2007 | Electrical system — ignition / module | On certain passenger vehicles that have had the body control module (bcm) replaced during service at a dealership, the tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) may have been inadvertently deactivated due to an issue with the dealer service software. If the tpms… |
| 08V521000 | Oct 7, 2008 | Air bags | Nissan is recalling 204,361 my 2007-2008 Altima, Altima hybrid, 350z, 350z roadster, my 2008 Altima coupe, rogue, my 2009 murano, and infiniti my 2007-2008 g35 sedan, my 2008 g37 coupe and ex35 passenger vehicles equipped with continental automotive systems'… |
How the 2007 compares with nearby Altima years
Verdicts come from CarWhere's year-by-year Altima analysis where it covers the year, otherwise from the years shown here.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1,091 | 2 | Body structure | Caution |
| 2006 | 824 | 4 | Body structure | Caution |
| 2007 (this page) | 498 | 3 | Suspension | Solid |
| 2008 | 1,047 | 4 | Body structure | Avoid |
| 2009 | 1,601 | 4 | Steering | Avoid |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2007 Nissan Altima
- Suspension: listen for clunks over bumps, look for leaking struts and uneven tire wear.
- Brakes: check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, and look at rotor and pad wear; ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
- Air bags: make sure the air bag warning light goes out after start-up and that any air bag recall was completed on this VIN.
- Transmission: test-drive from cold through every gear, feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder, and ask whether the fluid has been serviced.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 3 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2007 Nissan Altima reliability FAQ
Is the 2007 Nissan Altima reliable?
The 2007 Nissan Altima has 498 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about suspension and service brakes. Compared with nearby Altima model years (2005–2009), it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the Altima's typical year, while the 2009 drew 1,601 complaints.
What are the most common 2007 Nissan Altima problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Nissan Altima are suspension (127), service brakes (73), air bags (71), powertrain / transmission (62). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2007 Nissan Altima have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2007 Nissan Altima, including 07V267000 (engine & cooling) and 07V599000 (electrical system — ignition / module). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2007 Nissan Altima compare with the 2006 and 2008 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2006 has 824 complaints and 4 recalls (caution); the 2008 has 1,047 complaints and 4 recalls (avoid). The 2007 has 498 complaints and 3 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2007 Nissan Altima?
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2007 Altima, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.