The Lemon Index2007 Nissan Altima.
The 2007 Nissan Altima is better than average by owner complaints: 130 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 52, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about engine, it has 3 recalls, and it gets 22 to 34 mpg combined. The best Nissan Altima year is 2022.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 498 owner complaints, owners reported:
Older model year: fewer owners filed complaints back then, so treat the score as rough.
Every Nissan Altima year. 2007 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 35K to 97K miles on the car (394 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- suspension complaints mostly came at 42K–82K miles
- airbags complaints mostly came at 2K–93K miles
- transmission & drivetrain complaints mostly came at 48K–146K miles
Recalls 3
- airbags 2008
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 EQUIPPE…
- electrical 2007
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 T…
- engine 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 A…
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Nissan told dealers about
Nissan sent dealers 118 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- 2007 - 2008 altima; with qr25 engine rattle when starting
- 2007 altima; qr25 engine rattle noise when cold
- Oil is leaking from the upper end of the engine oil cooler
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedPedestrian alert sounds2023
- ClosedBrake master cylinder internal leak2011–2012
- ClosedEngine compartment fire2007
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★★★ · side ★★★★★ · rollover ★★★★☆
Fuel cost and engines
About $1900–3600 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
My 2007 Nissan Altima caught on fire while I was driving. The car filled with smoke and a fire began in the engine area.
2007 Nissan Altima owner · NHTSA complaint 10313391
More owner reports
When at a top the car shakes violently. Theres a funny smell and the car is noisy and sluggish. After a trip it is extremly hot but not overheated.
NHTSA complaint 10197726
Purchased 2007 Nissan Altima and passenger airbag system stopped functioning approx 350 miles on odometer. Have been waiting for 3 weeks plus to get repaired and not getting much resonse from Nissan.
NHTSA complaint 10193797
Quick answers
Is the 2007 Nissan Altima reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.9× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 52; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Nissan Altima year by this measure is 2022.
What are the most common 2007 Nissan Altima problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are engine (26%), airbags (23%) and suspension (14%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2007 Nissan Altima have?
3 safety recalls (latest: airbags). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2007 Nissan Altima get?
22 to 34 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2007 Nissan Altima problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 35,000 and 97,300 miles. The middle report was at 60,200 miles, from 394 complaints.
Does the 2007 Nissan Altima have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 10% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2007 Nissan Altima cost in fuel a year?
About $1900 to $3600 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2007 Nissan Altima have?
2.5L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl.
What Nissan Altima year is better than the 2007?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2022, 2011 and 2021.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works