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#BS-2007-NISSEN-8CEA

2007 Nissan Sentra

Based on reports from 214 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
214
Crashes
32
Fires
18
Recalls
1
TSBs
85
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 214 complaints, 32 crashes, 18 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

engine rattle sounds loose

9 complaints • Severity 7.6/10

$X,XXX
2

transmission failure

6 complaints • Severity 9.3/10

$X,XXX
3

very loud when you put it on high

2 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the AirbagsHIGH

40 owners reported airbags issues — failures commonly reported around 62K miles.

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

45
0–30K
35
30–60K
26
60–90K
30
90–120K
16
120–150K
12
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (45 reports) • Median: 62K 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: Airbags (40 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

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Airbags40 (19%)
Steering26 (12%)
Engine18 (8%)
Brakes17 (8%)
Other13 (6%)
Drivetrain11 (5%)
Electrical11 (5%)
Wheels & Tires10 (5%)

2007 Nissan Sentra: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 2007 Nissan Sentra, with 40 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 62,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 62K-mile mark.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2007 Nissan Sentra, with 26 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2007 Nissan Sentra, with 18 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2007 Nissan Sentra, with 17 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-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

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07
26
08
22
09
21
10
14
11
13
12
9
13
16
14
13
15
12
16
11
17
2
18
14
19
13
20
7
21
7
22
1
23
1
25

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2007 Nissan Sentra. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (1 recall)

08V311000Aug 2008

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

NISSAN IS RECALLING 169,202 MY 2007-2008 SENTRA PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED ROBERT BOSCH MASTER CYLINDER. DUE TO THE MACHINING IRREGULARITY BY THE SUPPLIER, THE INTERNAL SEAL GROOVE IN THE BODY OF SOME BRAKE MASTER CYLINDERS MAY ALLOW FOR A GAP IN THE GROOVE CONTACT AREA OF THE SEAL. THIS MAY RESULT IN BRAKE FLUID SLOWLY LEAKING FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER INTO THE BRAKE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY, CAUSING THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Nissan Sentra is the 2015 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.

2007 Nissan Sentra vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

214

Class avg

337

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical midsize cars vehicles. A good sign.

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. 214 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

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2007 Nissan Sentra: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2007 Nissan Sentra?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2007 Nissan Sentra is related to the airbags, with 40 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2007 Nissan Sentra reliable?
The 2007 Nissan Sentra has 214 complaints, 32 crash reports, and 18 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2007 Nissan Sentra 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 Sentra have any recalls?
Yes, the 2007 Nissan Sentra has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Nissan Sentra problems start?
Based on 164 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 62,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K 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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