2007 NISSAN ALTIMA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
595
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
27
Service Bulletins
2
Investigations
Overview of the 2007 NISSAN ALTIMA
The 2007 NISSAN ALTIMA has received a total of 595 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE, AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE. 27 technical service bulletins have been issued by Nissan North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Suspension (78 complaints), Service Brakes Hydraulic (52 complaints), and Power Train (49 complaints).
Recalls for the 2007 NISSAN ALTIMA
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2007 NISSAN ALTIMA, potentially affecting up to 549,418 vehicles.
Recall 08V521000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
| 204,361 vehicles affected
Defect: 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' OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) CONTROL UNITS. A VARISTOR IN THE OCS CONTROL UNIT LOCATED IN THE PASSENGER SEAT CUSHION MAY HAVE...
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN THE PASSENGER AIR BAG BEING SUPPRESSED WHICH COULD FAIL TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL TEST THE SIGNAL BETWEEN THE OCS AND ACU SYSTEMS USING A SPECIAL TOOL TO CHECK THAT IT IS FUNCTIONING AS DESIGNED. IF NECESSARY, THE SEAT CUSHION (CONTAINING OCS HARDWARE) WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE MANUFACTURED TO...
View full details →Recall 08V521000 — AIR BAGS
| 204,361 vehicles affected
Defect: 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' OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) CONTROL UNITS. A VARISTOR IN THE OCS CONTROL UNIT LOCATED IN THE PASSENGER SEAT CUSHION MAY HAVE...
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN THE PASSENGER AIR BAG BEING SUPPRESSED WHICH COULD FAIL TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL TEST THE SIGNAL BETWEEN THE OCS AND ACU SYSTEMS USING A SPECIAL TOOL TO CHECK THAT IT IS FUNCTIONING AS DESIGNED. IF NECESSARY, THE SEAT CUSHION (CONTAINING OCS HARDWARE) WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE MANUFACTURED TO...
View full details →Recall 07V599000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
| 114 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 IS TURNED OFF, IT WOULD NOT ALERT THE DRIVER TO A DECREASE IN THE TIRE PRESSURE AS DESIGNED.
Consequence: DRIVING ON UNDER-INFLATED TIRES IS UNSAFE AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL CHECK THE TPMS FUNCTION AND REACTIVATE IT IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
View full details →Recall 07V267000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
| 140,582 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: IF THE AIR FILTER MATERIAL IGNITES, A FIRE MAY OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR FILTER WITH A NEW ONE THAT HAS IMPROVED ANTI-FLAMMABILITY MATERIAL CHARACTERISTICS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 3, 2007, AND WILL CONTINUE THROUGH OCTOBER 1, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2007 NISSAN ALTIMA
595 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 NISSAN ALTIMA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
I drove my car to work that morning and it was running completely fine. When I went to lunch that same day after 5 mins of driving the car my CVT transmission slipped out of nowhere and lost all power completely while I was on a busy road with lots of traffic almost causing multiple accidents because it happened out of no where and I was unable to get my car off of the road due to having no power. The car gave me no warning signs that anything was wrong until it wouldnt move anymore.
The vehicle shakes, for a lack of better word it shudders during drives short or long, smells of gasoline constantly, randomly decides not to start, has fuel efficiency problems, is prone to overheating, the dealer confirmed there is an issue, but told me they can't do Anything about it because the "fix" used aftermarket parts and they refuse to do anything until the parts are changed back. The dealership even told me I might as well just run the vehicle to the ground due to that issue!
The vehicle shakes, for a lack of better word it shudders during drives short or long, smells of gasoline constantly, randomly decides not to start, has fuel efficiency problems, is prone to overheating, the dealer confirmed there is an issue, but told me they can't do Anything about it because the "fix" used aftermarket parts and they refuse to do anything until the parts are changed back. The dealership even told me I might as well just run the vehicle to the ground due to that issue!
The vehicle shakes, for a lack of better word it shudders during drives short or long, smells of gasoline constantly, randomly decides not to start, has fuel efficiency problems, is prone to overheating, the dealer confirmed there is an issue, but told me they can't do Anything about it because the "fix" used aftermarket parts and they refuse to do anything until the parts are changed back. The dealership even told me I might as well just run the vehicle to the ground due to that issue!
The dashboard in my 2007 Altima is melting. It is ultra sticky and isn't cleanable at all. It wreaks of a chemical smell and also puts a glare on the windshield in certain lighting. It's a mess, and it's dangerous. There was a class action lawsuit filed for the issue in Florida and Nissan fixed the Altimas there.
Safety Rating for the 2007 NISSAN ALTIMA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 NISSAN ALTIMA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 NISSAN ALTIMA
Nissan North America, Inc. has issued 27 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2007 NISSAN ALTIMA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
NTB07-053A — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2007 ALTIMA INTELLIGENT KEY Service Campaign ID # P7221 is no longer active. ï· Repair orders opened after this bulletin's published date are no longer eligible for reimbursement under Campaign ID # P7221. ï· Discard all previous versions of NTB07-053.
NTB13079D — BACK OVER PREVENTION
IF YOU CONFIRM: The vehicle speed is, or was, reduced by the CVT fail-safe (reduced vehicle speed) after continuous operation under the following conditions: * High RPM and/or high speed driving (RPM of 4000+ or speeds of 65 mph (104.6 km/h) for 1.0 - 1.5hrs or more) * Driving in...
NTB08001B — EQUIPMENT
see NTB13-056 INTRODUCTION Nissan has determined that on some 2007 ? 2008 Altima Sedans and 2008 Altima Coupes equipped with the 2.5 liter four cylinder engines, a rattle noise may occur around the exhaust manifold heat shield during start up or at low engine speeds (approximately 1600 RPM). The symptom...
NTB08001B — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
see NTB13-056 INTRODUCTION Nissan has determined that on some 2007 ? 2008 Altima Sedans and 2008 Altima Coupes equipped with the 2.5 liter four cylinder engines, a rattle noise may occur around the exhaust manifold heat shield during start up or at low engine speeds (approximately 1600 RPM). The symptom...
NTB00033E — SUSPENSION
SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item listed, if any should occur. - Most brake incidents fall into the following categories: a. Brake Noise: A squeak, squeal, clunk, or groan that...
NTB-13-007 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
NISSAN: SERVICE INFORMATION ON THE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF SERVICE PARTS, ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, FOR THE STEERING WHEEL SWITCH, IF NEEDED, WITHOUT REPLACING THE DRIVER AIRBAG MODULE. MODELS 2007-2013 ALTIMA. *PE
NTB13007 — WHEELS
SERVICE INFORMATION If you confirm there is a need to replace the steering wheel switches on an Applied Vehicle for any reason: - Do not replace the driver air bag module. The steering wheel switches are now available as a separate service part. - Refer to the Service Procedure in...
NTB12-011C — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER. BRAKE SYSTEM WILL BE INSPECTED TO CONFIRM THAT NO BRAKE FLUID LEAK IS PRESENT. RESEVOIR WILL BE TOPPED OFF IF NO LEAK IS PRESENT. IF THERE IS A LEAK IN THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER IS IDENTIFIED THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER WILL BE REPLACED. NISSAN. *KB
NTB-10-120A — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
NISSAN: WHEN ADJUSTING EITHER FRONT SEAT, DRIVER/PASSENGER, FORWARD OR BACKWARDS, IT WILL BIND OR NOT MOVE AT ALL. *PE
NTB-07-096B — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NISSAN: 2007 ALTIMA. FOUR POSSIBLE TROUBLE CODES ARE STORED. *RM
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 NISSAN ALTIMA
NHTSA has opened 2 investigations into potential safety defects in the 2007 NISSAN ALTIMA.
Investigation PE11020 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER Closed
Opened:
Brake Master Cylinder Internal Leak
Other Model Years of the NISSAN ALTIMA
- 2002 NISSAN ALTIMA — 1,321 complaints
- 2003 NISSAN ALTIMA — 1,099 complaints
- 2004 NISSAN ALTIMA — 334 complaints
- 2005 NISSAN ALTIMA — 1,360 complaints
- 2006 NISSAN ALTIMA — 1,043 complaints
- 2007 NISSAN ALTIMA (current)
- 2008 NISSAN ALTIMA — 1,375 complaints
- 2009 NISSAN ALTIMA — 2,150 complaints
- 2010 NISSAN ALTIMA — 539 complaints
- 2011 NISSAN ALTIMA — 316 complaints
- 2012 NISSAN ALTIMA — 575 complaints
Other NISSAN Models
- NISSAN PATHFINDER — 10,111 total complaints
- NISSAN ROGUE — 9,608 total complaints
- NISSAN MAXIMA — 8,834 total complaints
- NISSAN SENTRA — 8,129 total complaints
- NISSAN MURANO — 7,410 total complaints
- NISSAN VERSA — 4,436 total complaints
- NISSAN FRONTIER — 4,425 total complaints
- NISSAN TITAN — 4,412 total complaints