general problems of the 2007 Nissan Altima

18 problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 2007 Nissan Altima. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2007 Nissan Altima based on all problems reported for the 2007 Altima.

1 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 12/19/2023

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 anthony about it because the "fix" used aftermarket parts and they refuse to do anything until the parts are changed back. The dealership even told me I might as well just run the vehicle to the ground due to that issue!.

2 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 02/27/2021

The owners and or sellers of this dangerous and life threatening vehicle that was sold to me knowing that the car was in extremely bad condition. These criminals sold me the vehicle knowing that it was not smog cleared or approved. They sold me a fatal accident waiting to o happen! they intentionally modified the odometer/mileage to 85k/95k. . . But when I ran a check on car fax, it clearly showed that this vehicle was 206,851 miles of wear and tear to engine. The break system almost killed me on the freeway and made me lose control and forcefully made me spin out of driving control for 3 full spins in the middle of the freeway, bu the grace of god, I missed all incoming traffic.

3 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 01/08/2020

I purchased a 2007 Nissan Altima se v6 about 2 years ago and the power steering is going out. My son was driving the car and it became so hard to turn, that he ended up driving onto a sidewalk. Luckily he was fine and no damage to the car was done. We've also had electrical issues almost immediately after purchasing. His driver seat does not move and windows work when they want to.

4 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 11/10/2019

This car has all kinds of hidden camera microphone and evils activate.

5 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 05/15/2017

Tl the contact owns a 2007 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the vehicle's alarm system went off constantly without warning at all times of the day or night. The contact took the vehicle to four different dealers, but the failure could not be diagnosed. Two of the dealers were located in the united states and the other two were in canada. Dick smith Nissan of st andrews (3670 fernandina road, columbia, SC 29210) was one of the dealers that was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 73,000.

6 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 04/05/2016

The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Altima. When the contact started the vehicle, the front passenger side air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag sensor needed to be reset. The sensor was reset, but the failure recurred after the repair. The vehicle was taken to the dealer a second time. The technician stated that the passenger side seat cushion and air bag sensor would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 08v521000 (air bags, electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 71,300.

7 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 02/22/2016

The front door locks on our Nissan Altima will not operate with the keyless fob. This locking failure happens all the time when the vehicle is parked or whether in motion. I have had the battery tested and it's ok. This isn't the first time this has happened. The rear driver side failed to operate in the same manor and I had to have the our local Nissan dealership make the repair a couple of years ago. I'm not sure if this is a door actuator problem or some other electrical problem. I know after researching this online many other people are experiencing the same thing. My wife drives this vehicle more than me and I feel this could be a safety issue if she needs to unlock the car in a hurry. I believe this should be considered a recall because it does involve personal safety.

8 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/05/2014

I've noticed that the vehicle information display would flicker at times, even shutting off/go blank. Last month, it completely shut off. Since this time, I've searched and browsed the internet to understand what was happening to it. Upon my search, I found that many other Nissan Altima car owners suffer from my same plight and that there is a "tbs" for this particular issue. Moving forward, I would like to get this issue resolved as soon as possible at my nearest dealership (garden city). It is quite a safety hazard and great inconvenience not to be able to know the important information needed to maintain your car and keep it performing at it's optimum!!.

9 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 06/02/2014

My complaint is for oil leak and electrical system problem. 1 year after purchasing my 2007 Nissan Altima, I took it for oil change were they stated we think there might be a leak somewhere. 3 months later I took the car for another oil change and all of a sudden it was a major oil leak. This just one incident and I have read several complaint forum where people are having the same problem and some resulted in there cars catching on fire. Then on approximately April 22, 2015 I was driving my vehicle and it randomly shut off, none the car would start, the key entry wouldn't work, the radio would come on and the heating/air unit would work nor would the truck open and actually the truck stopped opening a month before the car shut off while I was driving. Nissan refuses to fix any of these problems and I really feel that they should fix this problem since it is a multitude of cars with this same problem. Also, my car has been sitting since April 22, 2015 down the street from my home.

10 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 12/09/2013

While driving at approximately 30mph, the transmission started to kick or jerk, and eventually the transmission stopped working.

11 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 11/14/2013

While driving down the expressway, all the warning lights on the dashboard lit up and the speedometer dropped to zero. I coasted and pulled off the side of the road, turning off the vehicle. I then restarted the vehicle and proceeded to drive off, only to experience this same problem several more times. It is currently at our mechanic's, but they are having difficulty troubleshooting the problem. This problem initially happened while my wife was driving home from work. She explained the problem, I took the vehicle out for a drive and it did the same thing.

12 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 10/29/2013

The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the Smart key failed to start the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be replicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 136,000. The VIN was unavailable.

13 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 09/05/2012

Pulled off the highway and merged into a left hand turn lane. When I came to a stop I noticed black smoke coming from the engine block. My car then caught fire and it was later totaled by the insurance company. The previous day I had my car serviced at a Nissan dealership. They changed my oil/filter and changed a part that was recalled (dealing with leaking brake fluids). . . . Coincidence (sarcasm meant)???.

14 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 07/27/2011

Scanned vehicle codes were: p1715, p1574 and p720. All three codes are for the transmission speed sensors. Primary and secondary speed sensors. Both were replaced because of burnning or rubbing due to improper spacing. New spacers were added along with new sensors. Total cost for parts only were- $445. 13! additional fees were the labor and sensor washer, bringing the whole invoice to $762. 83! this was a fault from the manufacturer.

15 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 06/08/2011

Starting in 2011 every once in a while the cruise control lights started blinking which disabled the ability to use the cruise control. The vehicle had to be turned off and restarted to reset the lights and be able to use cruise control. This became more frequent as time went on. Now in 2013 the cruise control lights blink 99. 99% of the time and cannot be reset by turning vehicle off. The cruise control now does not work at all even on the rare occasion when the light is not blinking.

16 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 01/28/2011

2007 Nissan Altima. Consumer writes in regards to passenger air bag sensor warning light issues. The consumer stated he took the vehicle to the dealer, for a scheduled service visit, as well as for a blinking passenger air bag light. The dealer informed the consumer, the seat cushion needed to be replaced and it would cost $ 1693. 55. The consumer declined the replacement. Through research, the consumer discovered his make, model and year was subject to a recall campaign on November 8, 2008. However, he was not notified of the recall campaign bulletin. Nissan north America, informed the consumer his vehicle identification number, did not fall within the range of the affected vehicles. The consumer referenced recall # 08v521000.

17 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 01/28/2010

The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Altima. While driving 10 mph the contact smelled smoke and observed it coming out of the center console. The vehicle was filled with smoke; however, the contact was able to safely get out of the vehicle and call the fire department. The fire damaged the interior of the vehicle. The fire department stated that the cause of the fire was electrical. There were no injuries. The contact has not called the manufacturer at this time. The failure mileage was unknown.

18 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 01/26/2007

1. )when the car warm ups after 15-20 minutes, the slip and traction control off light come on. 2. ) the speedometer fails, the wipers sometimes fail (in the rain!), and now the headlight go on off by themselves (at night!!!) 3. ) the car was taken to a dealer. They adjusted a lose wire 1st, second they replaced an abs actuator, the 3rd time at the dealer they ordered a transmission computer gizmo (is on order and not replaced).


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