2007 Nissan Altima

The Verdict

Worst problem area

Suspension, Wheels & Tires

Suspension, Wheels & Tires leads by volume: 134 of 498 complaints (27%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more deaths (2) than those mentioning any other identified area.

Complaints filed fell from 824 in 2006 to 498 in 2007.

Data last changed Sep 16, 2026. Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 5 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.
Category	2005	2006	2007	2008	2009	vs. 2007 Midsize Cars
Annual fuel cost ($)	2,600–2,950	2,600–2,950	1,850–3,500	1,850–3,500	1,850–3,700
Combined MPG	21–24	21–24	22–34	22–34	21–34
City / Highway MPG	18–21 / 25–29	18–21 / 25–29	19–35 / 26–33	19–35 / 26–33	18–35 / 26–33
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)	370–423	370–423	261–404	261–404	261–423
Complaints filed	1,091	824	498	1,044	1,601	Not compared
Recalls issued	2	4	3	4	4	Not compared
Crash-involved complaints	48	43	30	57	38	Not compared
Fire-involved complaints	18	14	22	14	8	Not compared
Injuries reported	62	52	16	33	21	Not compared
Deaths reported	0	0	2	2	2	Not compared
Configurations compared	5	5	5	5	5

Common questions

How many recalls does the 2007 Nissan Altima have?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What is the most common complaint about the 2007 Nissan Altima?

Suspension, Wheels & Tires: 134 of 498 NHTSA complaints (27%) mention it.

What gas mileage does the 2007 Nissan Altima get?

EPA rates it 22–34 MPG combined across 5 configurations.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2007 Nissan Altima?

EPA estimates $1,850–$3,500 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

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EPA-Rated Configurations (5)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
Configuration	Transmission	Cylinders	Displacement	Drivetrain	Fuel Type	Vehicle Class	City	Highway	Combined	Annual Fuel Cost	CO₂
Configuration 1	Automatic (variable gear ratios)	4	2.5L	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	Midsize Cars	23 mpg	31 mpg	26 mpg	$2,400	342 g/mi
Configuration 2	Manual 6-spd	4	2.5L	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	Midsize Cars	23 mpg	32 mpg	26 mpg	$2,400	342 g/mi
Configuration 3	Automatic (variable gear ratios)	6	3.5L	Front-Wheel Drive	Premium	Midsize Cars	20 mpg	26 mpg (low)	22 mpg (low)	$3,500 (high)	404 g/mi (high)
Configuration 4	Manual 6-spd	6	3.5L	Front-Wheel Drive	Premium	Midsize Cars	19 mpg (low)	27 mpg	22 mpg (low)	$3,500 (high)	404 g/mi (high)
Configuration 5	Automatic (variable gear ratios)	4	2.5L	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	Midsize Cars	35 mpg (high)	33 mpg (high)	34 mpg (high)	$1,850 (low)	261 g/mi (low)

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
Category	Complaints	Crash-Involved	Fire-Involved	Injuries	Deaths
Engine	79	2	16	3	0
Transmission & Drivetrain	62	0	2	2	0
Fuel System	11	0	2	0	0
Electrical	43	3	3	0	0
Brakes	78	9	0	0	0
Steering	17	2	0	1	0
Suspension, Wheels & Tires	134	1	1	0	0
Airbags & Restraints	75	18	1	9	2
Driver Assistance & Speed Control	19	7	2	1	0
Body, Seats & Latches	42	1	0	1	0
Visibility & Lighting	16	0	0	0	0
Other	44	0	0	0	0

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls (3)

AIR BAGS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE · Campaign 08V521000 · Oct 7, 2008
Defect: 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).
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN THE PASSENGER AIR BAG BEING SUPPRESSED WHICH COULD FAIL TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy: 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 · Campaign 07V599000 · Dec 28, 2007
Defect: 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.
Consequence: DRIVING ON UNDER-INFLATED TIRES IS UNSAFE AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: 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 · Campaign 07V267000 · Jun 25, 2007
Defect: 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.
Consequence: IF THE AIR FILTER MATERIAL IGNITES, A FIRE MAY OCCUR.
Remedy: 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.