2007 Nissan Altima Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 44about this part
- Share
- 9%of 471 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 28,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 44 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2007 Nissan Altima, 9% of the 471 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,000 miles. 13 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I had no problems with my air conditioner until one day I started the car and a horrible noise started. I took it to the shop and a mechanic told me to keep the A/C button pushed so the clutch would stay engaged until I can get it fixed. I had it repaired today and the total cost was $870.11. My mechanic called Nissan and was told there was a notice for this problem, but no recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10378216, filed 2011-01, 82,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10342382, filed 2010-07, 60,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10354420, filed 2010-09, 48,000 miles“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”
NHTSA complaint #10186932, filed 2007-04, 1,800 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10205888, filed 2007-10, 4,000 milesRelated recalls
- 07V267000Jun 21, 2007On 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…Covers: Nissan Altima 2007
Related service bulletins
- 10208946Feb 22, 2022CAN COMMUNICATION â NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10192591Jun 24, 2015SERVICE INFORMATION After ECM reprogramming, the Calibration Verification Number (CVN) needs to be automatically calculated prior to State emissions testing (also known as…
- 10192438Sep 5, 2014see NTB13-056 INTRODUCTION Nissan has determined that on some 2007 ? 2008 Altima Sedans and 2008 Altima Coupes equipped with the 2.5 liter four cylinder engines, a rattle noise…
- 10192437Sep 5, 2014SERVICE INFORMATION When an exhaust manifold and three way catalyst assembly is removed from an applied vehicle for any reason: 1. Remove and discard the exhaust manifold stay…
- 10056378Sep 5, 2014Nissan: information provided regarding removal of three way catalyst and exhaust manifold service and replacement, if needed, of upper/lower (heat shield) exhaust manifold…
- 10024143Sep 5, 2014Nissan service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Voluntary service campaign--2007-2008 altima sedan and 2008 altima coupe - exhaust heat shield (2.5l). Csc…
- 10038662Sep 12, 2011Nissan: there is a surge when driving when all of the following are present: slow acceleration, between 10-45mph, with engine clutch engaged, and the rpms between 1200-2000…
- 10041392Sep 6, 2011Nissan: oil is leaking from the upper end of the engine oil cooler.
- 10038484Mar 24, 2011Nissan: service engine soon light is on with a stored trouble code. 2007-2011 altima hybrid.
- 10039805Feb 2, 2011Nissan: 2007 altima. Four possible trouble codes are stored.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 5 | 3% |
| 2019 | 9 | 4% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 3 | 0% |
| 2013 | 8 | 0% |
| 2012 | 4 | 1% |
| 2011 | 6 | 2% |
| 2010 | 4 | 1% |
| 2009 | 10 | 1% |
| 2008 | 21 | 2% |
| 2007 | 44 | 9% |
| 2006 | 189 | 23% |
| 2005 | 259 | 24% |
| 2004 | 109 | 39% |
| 2003 | 450 | 51% |
| 2002 | 594 | 57% |
| 2001 | 59 | 37% |
| 2000 | 49 | 31% |
| 1999 | 8 | 9% |
| 1998 | 14 | 11% |
| 1997 | 7 | 6% |
| 1996 | 8 | 9% |
| 1995 | 28 | 16% |
| 1994 | 11 | 10% |
| 1993 | 16 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2007 Nissan Altima
121 complaintsBrakes
70 complaintsAir bags
63 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
62 complaintsOther or unknown
38 complaintsElectrical system
37 complaintsEngine
31 complaintsBody and structure
27 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
17 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsSeats
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Nissan Altima
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology