2007 Nissan Altima Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 31about this part
- Share
- 7%of 471 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 121,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 31 complaints about the engine of the 2007 Nissan Altima, 7% of the 471 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 121,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving my 2007 Nissan Altima the RPM drops and the car loses power. The check engine light gives a code for the catalyst converter but the light goes on and off. Once the RPM drops and all of the lights on the dashboard start blinking, the car jerks and stall. I have to pull over and put the car in park for a few minutes. The car jerks again and drives normal for about 15 minutes and then it repeats itself.”
NHTSA complaint #11089284, filed 2018-04, 178,309 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11377870, filed 2020-12, 184,600 miles“I recently just purchased this car and the check engine light came on so I checked it. Turns out there is something wrong with a circuit in the transmission. It will give out on me.”
NHTSA complaint #11377792, filed 2020-12, 184,600 miles“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)???”
NHTSA complaint #10474589, filed 2012-09, 70,000 miles“I was driving my car heading home from work on the highway in steady traffic and the car wouldn't go just dropped down to zero, however the car was going about 35...I contacted my dealer and they said it was probably 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 didn't do it for a while and around 95thousand plus miles it did it all over again.. …”
NHTSA complaint #10479835, filed 2012-10, 45,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10152515Nov 28, 2018OBD II EVAP Tube Warranty Enhancement The update below was sent out to Regions and Dealers in August of this year. We are re-circulating this update to make regional and dealer…
- 10120587Oct 13, 20162007-2010 ALTIMA; REDUCED PERFORMANCE DUE TO CVT FLUID TEMPERATURE PROTECTION LOGIC This bulletin has been amended to remove 2011 and 2012 model years. Please discard all…
- 10074565Nov 25, 2015Summary to be provided on a future date.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 12% |
| 2023 | 6 | 20% |
| 2022 | 7 | 23% |
| 2021 | 6 | 9% |
| 2020 | 37 | 20% |
| 2019 | 48 | 21% |
| 2018 | 14 | 6% |
| 2017 | 39 | 10% |
| 2016 | 86 | 16% |
| 2015 | 66 | 7% |
| 2014 | 77 | 7% |
| 2013 | 158 | 7% |
| 2012 | 68 | 16% |
| 2011 | 36 | 15% |
| 2010 | 50 | 13% |
| 2009 | 107 | 7% |
| 2008 | 54 | 5% |
| 2007 | 31 | 7% |
| 2006 | 166 | 20% |
| 2005 | 141 | 13% |
| 2004 | 30 | 11% |
| 2003 | 117 | 13% |
| 2002 | 92 | 9% |
| 2001 | 7 | 4% |
| 2000 | 4 | 3% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2007 Nissan Altima
121 complaintsBrakes
70 complaintsAir bags
63 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
62 complaintsEngine cooling
44 complaintsOther or unknown
38 complaintsElectrical system
37 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.
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