2007 Nissan Altima problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: Does the 2007 Nissan Altima have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2007 Nissan Altima. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

Q: What is the 2007 Nissan Altima safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2007 Nissan Altima crash-test ratings of frontal 5★, side 5★ (out of 5; this model year pre-dates NHTSA's overall score).

Q: What gas mileage does the 2007 Nissan Altima get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2007 Nissan Altima at about 24 mpg combined (21 city / 29 highway).

Q: How much is a 2007 Nissan Altima worth?

Comparable 2007 Nissan Altima listings run roughly $3,000–$7,300, typically around $5,105 (from 444 vehicles).

2007 Nissan Altima at a glance

Safety recalls3

Owner complaints498

Combined24 mpg

Typical price$5,105

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

2007 Nissan Altima recalls 3

Electrical System:ignition:module NHTSA Campaign #07V599000 · 28/12/2007

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 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.

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.

Air Bags NHTSA Campaign #08V521000 · 07/10/2008

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 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 …

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 …

Engine And Engine Cooling NHTSA Campaign #07V267000 · 21/06/2007

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 ARE SUCH THAT THE FILTER MAY IGNITE.

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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2007 Nissan Altima common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 498 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Power Train

Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

Electrical System

Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

Service Brakes

Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.

Air Bags

Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

Fuel/propulsion System

Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.

Visibility/wiper

Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

2007 Nissan Altima safety ratings

Frontal crash★★★★★

Side crash★★★★★

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2007 Nissan Altima 4-DR. w/SAB. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2007 Nissan Altima MPG & running costs

Combined24 mpg

City21 mpg

Highway29 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$2,900

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2007 Nissan Altima worth?

Low

$3,000

Typical price

$5,105

High

$7,300

From 444 comparable 2007 Nissan Altima listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2007 Nissan Altima costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$14,500

Depreciation (5 yrs)$3,200

Total$17,700

Per mile$0.24

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($5,105) with the same model 5 model-years older ($1,908), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2007 Nissan Altima trims & engines on record

Trims

2.5 S · 2.5 · 3.5 SE · 3.5 SL

Engines

2.5L 4-cyl · 3.5L 6-cyl

2007 Nissan Altima vehicles on record

2007 Nissan Altima 2.5 S1N4AL21EX7N431630

2007 Nissan Altima 2.5 S1N4AL21E37N484234 2007 Nissan Altima 2.5 S1N4AL21E97N483007

2007 Nissan Altima 2.5 S1N4AL21E57C188188 2007 Nissan Altima 2.5 S1N4AL21E47N487174

2007 Nissan Altima 2.51N4AL21E57N416596 2007 Nissan Altima 2.5 S1N4AL21E97N468510

2007 Nissan Altima 2.51N4AL21E97N410302

2007 Nissan Altima 2.5 S1N4AL21E77N431973

2007 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE1N4BL21E67C159772

2007 Nissan Altima 2.5 S1N4AL21E87N483869

2007 Nissan Altima 2.5 S1N4AL21E17C225513 2007 Nissan Altima 2.5 S1N4AL21E67C219772

2007 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL1N4BL21E77N458840 2007 Nissan Altima 2.51N4AL21E77C220235

2007 Nissan Altima 2.51N4AL21E57N485823 2007 Nissan Altima 2.5 S1N4AL21E27C128305

2007 Nissan Altima 2.5 S1N4AL21E87N434428 2007 Nissan Altima 2.5 S1N4AL21E67N469744

2007 Nissan Altima 2.5 S1N4AL21E37C144836 2007 Nissan Altima 2.5 S1N4AL21E67N402657 2007 Nissan Altima 2.5 S1N4AL21E87C202083

2007 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL1N4BL21E47C176103

2007 Nissan Altima 2.5 S1N4AL21E77C157461

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2007 Nissan Altima — frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Nissan Altima have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2007 Nissan Altima. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Nissan Altima?

Based on 498 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are power train, electrical system, service brakes.

What is the 2007 Nissan Altima safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2007 Nissan Altima crash-test ratings of frontal 5★, side 5★ (out of 5; this model year pre-dates NHTSA's overall score).

What gas mileage does the 2007 Nissan Altima get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2007 Nissan Altima at about 24 mpg combined (21 city / 29 highway).

How much is a 2007 Nissan Altima worth?

Comparable 2007 Nissan Altima listings run roughly $3,000–$7,300, typically around $5,105 (from 444 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.