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#BS-2007-NISALT-73F4

2007 Nissan Altima

Based on reports from 595 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
595
Crashes
39
Fires
29
Recalls
3
TSBs
113
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 595 complaints, 39 crashes, 29 fires, and 3 recalls. Complaint rate is 1.8x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

transmission failure

21 complaints • Severity 9/10

$X,XXX
2

head gasket leak

4 complaints • Severity 9/10

$X,XXX
3

engine failure

2 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the SuspensionHIGH

78 owners reported suspension issues — failures commonly reported around 65K miles.

!Inspect the BrakesMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

100
0–30K
115
30–60K
118
60–90K
57
90–120K
44
120–150K
38
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (118 reports) • Median: 65K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Suspension (78 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Suspension78 (13%)
Brakes62 (10%)
Engine59 (10%)
Drivetrain49 (8%)
Airbags46 (8%)
Suspension:rear42 (7%)
Other36 (6%)
Electrical29 (5%)

2007 Nissan Altima: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Suspension Issues

Suspension complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2007 Nissan Altima, with 78 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 65,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 65K-mile mark.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2007 Nissan Altima, with 62 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2007 Nissan Altima, with 59 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2007 Nissan Altima, with 49 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

47
07
33
08
22
09
47
10
93
11
71
12
49
13
47
14
41
15
26
16
19
17
25
18
27
19
22
20
10
21
6
22
6
23
4
24

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2007 Nissan Altima. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

07V267000Jul 2007

ENGINE AND 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.

07V599000Jan 2008

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 IS TURNED OFF, IT WOULD NOT ALERT THE DRIVER TO A DECREASE IN THE TIRE PRESSURE AS DESIGNED.

08V521000Nov 2008

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

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 BEEN MANUFACTURED OUT OF SPECIFICATION. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THIS COULD CAUSE AN INTERRUPTION OF SIGNAL BETWEEN THE OCS AND THE AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT (ACU).

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Nissan Altima is the 2013 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2007 Nissan Altima vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

595

Class avg

337

1.8x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical midsize cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 595 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2007 Nissan Altima: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2007 Nissan Altima?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2007 Nissan Altima is related to the suspension, with 78 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2007 Nissan Altima reliable?
The 2007 Nissan Altima has 595 complaints, 39 crash reports, and 29 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 1.8x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2007 Nissan Altima problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2007 Nissan Altima have any recalls?
Yes, the 2007 Nissan Altima has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Nissan Altima problems start?
Based on 472 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 65,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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