The Lemon Index2007 Nissan Sentra.
The 2007 Nissan Sentra is better than average by owner complaints: 60 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 62, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about steering, it has 1 recall, and it gets 24 to 28 mpg combined. The best Nissan Sentra year is 2011.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 154 owner complaints, owners reported:
Older model year: fewer owners filed complaints back then, so treat the score as rough.
Every Nissan Sentra 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 25K to 105K miles on the car (119 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- airbags complaints mostly came at 73K–125K miles
- steering complaints mostly came at 23K–63K miles
- transmission & drivetrain complaints mostly came at 50K–120K miles
Recalls 1
- brakes 2008
NISSAN IS RECALLING 169,202 MY 2007-2008 SENTRA PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED ROBERT BOSCH MASTER CYLINDER.
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 87 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Information provided regarding removal and installation of steering wheel switch service…
- SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about…
- SERVICE INFORMATION If you confirm there is a need to replace the steering wheel switches on…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedScope of recalls 08v311 and 09v4312016–2017
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 $2300–3300 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
A manufacturing defect of the rear cross member does not allow adjustment for toe alignment which resulted in excessive tire wear creating an incalculable risk of failure.
2007 Nissan Sentra owner · NHTSA complaint 10237680
More owner reports
Just purchased a pre-owned 2007 Sentra and it pulls to the left when driving down the interstate at 55+mph. Checked tire pressure, dealer balanced the tires and did wheel alignment problem still occurs.
NHTSA complaint 10324020
Quick answers
Is the 2007 Nissan Sentra reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.6× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 62; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Nissan Sentra year by this measure since 2010 is 2023.
What are the most common 2007 Nissan Sentra problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are steering (22%), suspension (18%) and tires (17%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2007 Nissan Sentra have?
1 safety recall (latest: brakes). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2007 Nissan Sentra get?
24 to 28 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2007 Nissan Sentra problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 25,400 and 105,000 miles. The middle report was at 60,000 miles, from 119 complaints.
Does the 2007 Nissan Sentra have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2007 Nissan Sentra cost in fuel a year?
About $2300 to $3300 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2007 Nissan Sentra have?
2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl.
What Nissan Sentra year is better than the 2007?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2011, 2017 and 2010.
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