THE DRIVER SEAT IN MY 2007 NISSAN ALTIMA HAS MOVED WHILE I AM DRIVING SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR. I HAVE BROUGHT THIS IN TO BE SERVICED FOR THIS PROBLEM OVER 6 TIMES IN THE LAST YEAR AND THEY HAVE FAILED TO FIX IT. THEY PERFORMED NISSAN TSB NTB08-089 TWICE ALREADY AND THE SEAT STILL…

12/31/2008 · NHTSA ODI #10253348.0

2007 Altima · suspension

THE STABILIZER SWAY BAR FOR THE NISSAN ALTIMA JUST BROKE ON ITS OWN UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS. I WAS JUST DRIVING GOING SPEED LIMIT ON A LOCAL ROAD AND THE BAR SNAPPED. ALTHOUGH I HAD AN ACCIDENT WITH THIS VEHICLE 4 YEARS AGO, THE CAR STILL RAN SMOOTHLY BECAUSE IT WAS MINOR. THE…

12/30/2011 · NHTSA ODI #10441781.0

2007 Altima · airbags

2007 NISSAN ALTIMA 3.5 SE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO PASSENGER SEAT PROBLEMS IN VEHICLE. *SMD THE COSUMER STATED ANYONE WHO SAT IN THE PASSENGER SEAT, THE AIR BAG SENSOR DID NOT RECOGNIZE THE SEAT WAS OCCUPIRED. THE WARNING READ, NP PASSENGER IN THE SEAT. THE CONSUMER…

12/27/2012 · NHTSA ODI #10489962.0

2007 Altima · suspension

2007 NISSAN ALTIMA W/ 30K; REAR SWAY BAR BROKE FOR NO APPARENT REASON; NOT COVERED UNDER REGULAR WARRANTY BUT TOLD(BY DEALER) IT IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE WITHOUT A REPAIR;IF IT CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT OR IS UNSAFE IT SHOULD BE RECALLED! *TR

12/27/2010 · NHTSA ODI #10372571.0

Estimate your repair exposure

Drag to your current mileage. Numbers are derived from this vehicle's complaint history.

0 mi 200k mi

At 80,000 miles

Likely repair cost in next 24 months

Active recalls showing 1 of 1

severe NHTSA 07V267000 21/06/2007

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

IF THE AIR FILTER MATERIAL IGNITES, A FIRE MAY OCCUR.

Fix: 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.

Common questions

Is the 2007 Nissan Altima reliable?

It's got known weak points. With a reliability score of 6.8 out of 10 based on 497 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 Nissan Altima has a higher-than-average rate of reported issues. The areas to watch are listed above. Whether it's worth owning depends on price, condition, and how much repair exposure you can absorb.

What's the most common problem on the 2007 Nissan Altima?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is suspension, with 117 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $900 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.

How do I check if my Nissan Altima has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2007 Nissan Altima?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 497 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.

Related vehicles

Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database, last synced 8 hours ago. Editorial commentary written by ProblemsByVin contributors and reviewed by ASE-certified mechanics. We are not affiliated with nissan. Some links on this page are affiliate links and we may earn a commission if you complete a quote or purchase.