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2007 Nissan Altima recalls and problems

3 recalls and 471 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2007 Nissan Altima.

3
recalls
471
owner complaints
28
complaints mentioning a crash
22
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2007 Nissan Altima recalls

Electrical system: software · Air bags

NHTSA campaign 08V521000 · reported October 7, 2008 · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 204,361 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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).
The risk
This could result in the passenger air bag being suppressed which could fail to provide adequate protection in the event of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will test the signal between the ocs and acu systems using a special tool to check that it is functioning as designed. If necessary, the seat cushion (containing ocs hardware) will be replaced with a new one manufactured to specification. The recall began on november 4, 2008. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.

Electrical system: ignition, module

NHTSA campaign 07V599000 · reported December 28, 2007 · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 114 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
Driving on under-inflated tires is unsafe and could result in a crash.
The fix
Dealers will check the TPMS function and reactivate it if necessary. The recall began on january 18, 2008. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Engine and engine cooling

NHTSA campaign 07V267000 · reported June 21, 2007 · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 140,582 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
If the air filter material ignites, a fire may occur.
The fix
Dealers will replace the air filter with a new one that has improved anti-flammability material characteristics. The recall began on july 3, 2007, and will continue through october 1, 2007. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jun 16, 2026 · Unknown or other

There is an open recall and when I took it to the dealership, they were advised by Nissan that they are no longer making the part. I was told to contact Nissan and when I did, they made a cash offer and keep the vehicle; however later said no and offered to buy the car back at a ridiculously low price and not…

Mar 13, 2026 · Power train

I was driving to work on the freeway about 65 mph and after about 20 minutes the engine made a whirring noise, overheating and slight smell of burnt rubber and delayed to Accelerate luckily I was close to my exit I parked vehicle let it cool down. But still has this issue after about 20-30 minutes of driving more than…

Nov 23, 2024 · Power train

I drove my car to work that morning and it was running completely fine. When I went to lunch that same day after 5 mins of driving the car my CVT transmission slipped out of nowhere and lost all power completely while I was on a busy road with lots of traffic almost causing multiple accidents because it happened out…

Feb 10, 2024 · Fuel/propulsion system

The vehicle shakes, for a lack of better word it shudders during drives short or long, smells of gasoline constantly, randomly decides not to start, has fuel efficiency problems, is prone to overheating, the dealer confirmed there is an issue, but told me they can't do Anything about it because the "fix" used…

Nov 25, 2023 · Unknown or other

The dashboard in my 2007 Altima is melting. It is ultra sticky and isn't cleanable at all. It wreaks of a chemical smell and also puts a glare on the windshield in certain lighting. It's a mess, and it's dangerous. There was a class action lawsuit filed for the issue in Florida and Nissan fixed the Altimas there.

Altima model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2004 1276143
2005 11,0914818
2006 38244314
2007 34712822
2008 41,0305413
2009 41,547368
2010 3381259

Across all years, the 2013 Altima has the most complaints (2,313). All Nissan Altima years →

Questions

Does the 2007 Nissan Altima have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2007 Nissan Altima, the most recent reported on October 7, 2008 (Electrical system: software, Air bags). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Nissan Altima?
Owners have filed 471 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is suspension (121 complaints), followed by air bags (63).
How many 2007 Nissan Altima complaints mention a crash or fire?
28 of 471 complaints report a crash and 22 a fire; 16 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received June 16, 2026.