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Nissan Altima HybridModel year report

2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid Problems

Complaints
27filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
50,403miles, 22 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
34 mpgcombined, 2.5L 4-cyl · hybrid FWD · 35 city / 33 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 27 consumer complaints for the 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid. The part named most often is air bags, with 8 complaints (30% of the total), followed by electrical system (6) and suspension (6). 22 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 50,403 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 44 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 11 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Electronic stability control (1), Exterior lighting (1), Seats (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Air bags: “On 6/2/2008, I reported to the Nissan dealer that the passenger side airbag alert light was illuminated on several intermittent occasions when an adult was fully seated in the front passenger seat. The dealer checked the vehicle and reported: inspected everything working as designed . On 10/2/2008, NHTSA campaign id number: 08v521000 reported a recall for the same problem. I returned to the dealer on 12/4/2008 and the dealer performed Nissan's test for the problem under the recall. The dealer reported that no problem was found. …”

NHTSA complaint #10254053, filed 2009-01, 12,500 miles

Electrical system: “When I was driving on a highway at approximately 60mph, car gave shriek warning beacon, with all indicators lit up & abruptly came to a halt. In this incident car lost all electrical power. Hence I was only able to open the door via mechanical knob and run to the shoulder to save my life. Car has to be towed from freeway to a mechanic shop in the neighborhood. Mechanic found the battery fuse being melted & recommended me to take the car to the dealer. …”

NHTSA complaint #10705715, filed 2015-04, 110,000 miles

Suspension: “I took my vehicle in to have the oil change done and was informed by the technician that the rear stabilizer bar on the passenger side was broken and a section of it was hanging down. I immediately took my vehicle to the dealership, where they placed it on the rack and confirmed this information. The broken stabilizer bar was removed and an order placed for the new part. The service manager at the dealership confirmed that there were no signs of abuse and that they just don't know what caused this!”

NHTSA complaint #10483297, filed 2012-11, 11,544 miles

Brakes: “The brake light switch system is failing on the Nissan altima. Hybrids and 2.5s the result is that you drive the car without knowing that the brake lights are not working. This is a common problem because issued ntb10-139 requiring replacment of swtich and harness sub assembly.”

NHTSA complaint #10394040, filed 2011-04, 55,806 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

50% of the 22 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 12,500 and 88,109 miles.

18%0–1014%10–2518%25–5014%50–7514%75–10014%100–1509%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (22 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 50,403 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

2008200920102011201252013201420152016
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Altima Hybrid FWD2.5L 4-cyl · hybridCVT353334$1,950

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 44 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 44 bulletins →

Other model years of the Nissan Altima Hybrid

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20101254,0000—34—Not enough data
20095469,0000—34Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling
20081638,0001—34—Stable
20072750,4031—34Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All Nissan Altima Hybrid model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid have?

NHTSA recorded 27 consumer complaints for the 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 8 complaints (30% of the total), followed by electrical system with 6.

Has the 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid get?

The EPA rates the 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid (Altima Hybrid, 2.5L 4-cyl · hybrid) at 34 mpg combined, 35 city and 33 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,950 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid reported?

Among the 22 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 50,403 miles and the middle half falls between 12,500 and 88,109 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.