The Lemon IndexAll cars · Nissan Sentra · 2007
2007 Nissan Sentra. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 4
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Auto (variable gear ratios) | FWD | 25 / 33 / 28 | Regular | $2,200 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | FWD | 24 / 31 / 27 | Regular | $2,300 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Auto (variable gear ratios) | FWD | 24 / 30 / 26 | Regular | $2,400 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | FWD | 21 / 29 / 24 | Premium | $3,200 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 25,400 and 105,000 miles. Median 60,000, from 119 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 98,800 | 73,800–125,800 | 34 |
| Steering | 49,000 | 23,100–63,600 | 23 |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 70,000 | 50,000–120,000 | 15 |
| Electrical | 48,700 | 41,000–100,000 | 7 |
| Suspension | 22,500 | 9,100–46,000 | 8 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Steering | 22% |
| Suspension | 18% |
| Tires | 17% |
| Brakes | 15% |
| Engine | 15% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 154 | 21 | 10 | 20 | 1 | 6 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 1
08V311000 Jul 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Master Cylinder
Defect. 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.
Risk. IF THE WARNING LAMP IS IGNORED, ONE OF THE BRAKE CIRCUITS ON THE VEHICLE MAY NOT OPERATE AS DESIGNED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MASTER CYLINDER/BRAKE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY AND IF BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE IS DETECTED, THE MASTER CYLINDER WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 20, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Scope of recalls 08v311 and 09v431 | 2016 | 2017 |
Manufacturer communications 87
Nissan filed 87 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- 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…
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| No | No | No |
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Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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