general problems of the 2007 Nissan Altima

The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving 20 mph, the abs and tpms warning lights illuminated and the vehicle started to stall. The contact saw smoke coming out from underneath the hood. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. An independent mechanic towed to the vehicle to the contact’s residence. The independent mechanic then diagnosed that the transmission fluid and engine coolant were leaking over the engine compartment. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 07v267000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that upon attempting to start the vehicle, the brakes seized. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall related to the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 232,740.

The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled, causing another vehicle to swipe the driver's side and the driver's side mirror off the vehicle. The contact was injured but did not receive medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 146,000.

I was driving and my car started shaking. The engine light came on and I had to go get it checked out so I did and the guy said my transmission could explode on me, stop while I'm driving, or stop working randomly.

Push button not doing anything.

The whole engine is jerking when placed on reverse.

My transmission slips needs to be replaced and my car will not keep a battery charged. I have to jump my car every 2-3 months.

Tl- the contact owns a 2007 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving 70 mph, when the vehicle seized and he saw smoke exiting the hood. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated he opened the hood and throw water to clear the smoke. The vehicle was towed to contact's uncle residence (independent mechanic). The independent mechanic informed the vehicle with needing engine to be replace. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired as of yet. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer has not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 146,000. Dp.

Driving home from a physical therapy appointment, I entered my street apps 1/4 mile from my house. I depressed the gas pedal to go up a slight incline. At this point the engine accelerated as the gas pedel was totally depressed. The car continued accelerating. Out of fear for other drivers, I tried to turn to a side street on the right, an 1/8 of mile from my house with foot on the brake and nothing on the gas. The car fishtailed causing the car to severe a telephone pole and a stop sign on the end of that street. The car was totalled. I was not cited by the police.

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

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.

I contact Nissan corp and file a complaint pertaining to the engine oil cooler. Nissan had a recall on this part back in 2007. They call it the 2007 campaign. The results were giving to me on 6/11/2013 stating that they will not pay for the repairs. I paid 70 dollars to get the inspection at Nissan for them to tell me they will not repair my car. My car is dripping more oil than usually and the issue is the same issue they recall my model car back in 2007. My car is at great risk of catching fire because of the poor quality engine.

We were driving to tampa and car suddenly stopped and had to go on the side of the road and will not start. Had to be towed to the closer transmission repair shop. They checked the engine and had a hole in it and could not figure what the cause of the hole, it took two weeks to get the diagnosis and told us we need to get a new transmission, we paid $5000 for it and had no choice as that was the only car between me and my husband to go to work. I contacted Nissan and they said it was not under warranty and could not help me even if I told them there were other complaints about the car. Even the repair guy told us that Nissan had so many problems. After 2 months there were more problems, seems every few months something is wrong and now my car is sitting again in the repair shop just after 2 yrs and they said I need another transmission!!!!! this is crazy, I wish I had trade in the car before this happened as this is a piece of junk. I will never buy Nissan before and hopefully I can get the word out not to buy Nissan.

Slowly entering home garage. Braking. Vehicle abruptly accelerated into garage striking and destroying work bench and damaging rear garage wall. Left rubber burn marks where front (drive) wheels spun after impact and drag marks on floor where rear wheels were locked up and dragging. Filled garage and engine compartment of car with sheet rock dust from the impact with the interior wall. Do not recall when engine returned to idle but was able to shift into reverse and back away from damage area. Car was drivable and operated normally after restarting. Dealer estimated damage to car at $2667. 99, reported incident to Nissan consumer affairs and was assigned case #[xxx]. I will now drive the car with extreme caution and discourage my wife from driving it. Waiting for response by Nissan representative, which was promised within two working days. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

I purchased this vehicle used with an (Nissan certified) extended warranty with approximately 25,000 miles in 2010. I have had the automatic cvt transmission replaced (under warranty---cvt replaced with new transaxle assembly) on three seperate occassions between 2011 and 2013. In early 2013, ross Nissan claimed there was nothing wrong with the transmission and did not replace it, one month later I took it too valley hi Nissan in victorville and they told me that it should have been replaced by ross. The problem is as follows: the car when driven over long periods of time in traffic (1 hour or more), the transmission begins to whine,especially when climbing up hills. On over five occassions the car speed topped out at about 45-55 mph on the freeway and could not go faster on steep inclines. I would have to pull the car over to the slow lane as it would not accelerate past the 45-55 mph until the incline in the freeway leveled off. This has happened several times and each time it has happened, the Nissan dealer would evaluate it and state that the transmission was faulty. The transmission were replaced approximately around 45k, 77k, 109k, in doing the research the following bulletins seem to match the problem that I've been having ntb-13-079 and ntb-12-057 and the one mentioned by the dealer which I couldnt find on this website TSB-ntb10-143a. They all seem to indicate a problem with the fail safe for the cvt transmission fluid protector. I dont understand why Nissan will not replace this issue as it has happened on so many cars. Although my warranty had expired, the problem was never solved correctly. I dont take the car on the freeway, because I am in fear that I will be rammed by another vehicle as the car will not accelerate on occasions when the car is running too hot. The car/transmission is defective.

I own a 2007 Nissan Altima. I purchased this vehicle new in July 2007. I had to replace the tires @16,000 miles. I had problems with the tire pressure light on the dash always coming on for no apparent reason. The a/c compressor had to be replaced at approximately 37,000 mi. The second year I owned it, at a cost of $750. 00. Now, just after my third anniversary of ownership the rear sway bar has broken. In checking on the internet, I find that all these are common problems. However this sway bar problem is a danger for personal safety. The bar is made out of a hollow tube and it rusted into close to where the bar joins the frame. I have never had an accident, had the car towed or driven on anything but paved roads. It just broke for no apparent reason other than poor materials. Of course this is not covered either!!! I feel this should be a recall item and owners should be reimbursed for their expense.

I noticed a noise coming from the engine whether the engine was cold or not. It was louder as I accelerated and diminished as I the rpms went down. It was a sound similar to the sound that cards make when inserted into bicycle spokes. After a quick inspection the Nissan dealership was able to ascertain that the transmission is cracked and needs replaced. Several weeks later I am still waiting a new transmission due to high demand.

I have a 2007 Nissan Altima 4 cyl sl. I was coming home from a road trip, and my car started cutting out. I pulled over and noticed smoke coming from the hood. My two children, and my daughter's friend, three puppies, and myself ran away from the car. I called 911, but by the time the eufaula fire dept. Got there my car was totally engulfed in flames. My car is a complete loss, and I lost everything inside the car.

I have a 2007 Nissan Altima. I bought it used from a dealership in houston, TX on 12/10/2008. I drove it all of 2009 and turned the air conditioner on in March, 2010 and the air compressor is out. This car only has 70,000 miles on it and the compressor has gone out. The compressor should not have gone out with only 70,000 miles on the car.

The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the vehicle had been in and out of the shop five different times. She requested Nissan give her another vehicle because of all the failures she experienced. The contact was informed that the failure originated through the dashboard. The vehicle completely lost power twice on the highway. There were no warning lights present before the failure occurred. Nissan never responded to the contact's calls. The purchase date and powertrain were unknown. The current mileage was 10,057 and failure mileage was 2,000.

No wreck, no events, my car will not crank and it is a 2007 Altima. It leaves me stranded and I have had it in and out of the service dept. Since I purchased the car. They keep telling me everytime it happens it wont happen again and that it is fixed and yet again im stranded . I live 60 miles from the nearest Nissan dealership and 30 miles outside of town so when im stranded im stranded. This is suppose to be a dependable car and it has been a nightmare. I have 2 children that have to be places and I have a medical condition which requires me to see a doctor alot. I need a car and I would appreciate anyinfo that would be helpful to pass along to the consumer dept. On Monday morning . I am to the point now to where I want another vehicle at equal value and my interest and note be the same or a good !@#$% deal on a trade in. Please note again this makes the 6th time this has happened to me. It is a problem with the can or cam modules or so they say.

The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Altima. When the vehicle would come to a complete stop, the engine would accelerate on its own up to 4,000+ rpms. The contact must depress the brake pedal and turn off the vehicle to prevent rapid acceleration. The dealer could not duplicate the failure and advised him to bring in the vehicle when the failure occurred; however, the failures could not be predicted. The dealer did not know how to repair the vehicle and no recalls were issued. The failure mileage was less than 10,000 and current mileage was 50,435.

I was driving a Nissan Altima hybrid with approx. 4000 miles at 65 mph. All of a sudden the engine/gas peddle was not responding and smoke started to fill the front of the car. I pulled over on the highway and the front end of the car was on fire. The vehicle was a total loss.

I was driving my car heading home from work on the highway in steady traffic and the car wouldn go just dropped down to zero, however the car was going about 35. . . I contacted my dealer and they said it was probally bad gas and to bring it in for a check. . After going in and paying the 90 plus dollars I was told nothing was wrong. . After time passed it didnt do it for a while and around 95thousand plus miles it did it all over again. . Took car in and was told nothing was wrong. . After drving and finally it wouldnt go anymore and my cars was at about 160 miles by now I took it in and was told that I need to maybe get a tune up after getting a tune up. It drove fine until I drove out of state and the car was driving but speedometer was @0. Finally made it home safe after letting car cool on the highway every 50 miles and took back to shop and was told that when gettin a tune up if fluids look ok they arent changed. . So upon finding this out I was told I needed a new transmission @ a different shop put new transmission in and drove fine for 35 plus thousand miles and everything started all over again. . Took back and was tole I needed a catalytic converter a new down flex pipe and a new transmission. . . I would like to know how to get a car transmission recalled or off the market cause I've never had to deal with a car like this before. . I guess that's what I get for stepping out on the Acura and Honda family. . . :-) please look into this for me thank you!!.

When at a top the car shakes violently. Theres a funny smell and the car is noisy and sluggish. After a trip it is extremly hot but not overheated.

We purchased the car new and never experienced any problems with it, at 7k to 8k miles my wife was driving down the highway with our 6mth old baby, she was going to make an attempt to switch lanes and pass a car when the car hesitated and jerked, she thought she was hit from the back but there were no cars behind her, she tried accelerating again and it jerked and wouldn't go at that point the car just died. She managed to pull it over on the shoulder and called me to tell me what was going on. I advise my wife I would be on my way, a minute later I get another call back from her and she tells me that the car is smoking from the front, I tell her it probably is overheating and to stay in the car (we hang up). She calls me one more time about half a minute after and tells me more smoke is coming out and tells me is black smoke, I tell her that black smoke means something is on fire, as im telling her this she tells me that smoke is now coming from the ac vents, that's when I tell her to get out and take the baby and to call 911. I tell her im on my way and we hang up. 2 minutes later she tells me it caught fire and the fire department is on the way. The fire department put the fire out but the car is not totaled at the bodyshop, the car was all burned from the front doors all the way to the front bumper.

I own a 2007 Nissan Altima sl. I purchased it on March 8, 2007. On April 3, 2007 while driving on the freeway my car caught fire and is a total loss. The mileage on the car is around 1,800 - 2,000 miles. I've owned this car for 3 weeks and it's now a total loss. Engine fire pe07-026. Pco.