2007 Nissan Altima Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 471 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2007 Nissan Altima, 1% of the 471 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While either starting or after starting my 2007 Nissan Altima when depressing the brakes the rear brake lights do not engage. This cause my vehicle to either not start or the brake lights to not work properly. I have brought my car to the dealership 3 times to include while under warranty but they told me there was nothing they could do unless they could duplicate the problem. Last night while driving home my lights worked fine. Then I parked my car for about 10 minutes and my brake lights would not work. This could cause serious problems if needed to stop fast. …”
NHTSA complaint #10346679, filed 2010-08, 33,000 miles“Brake light switch: due to how brake light switch was originally constructed car fails to turn on. Issue has been consisting for almost a year. Must press brake paddle several times, firmly. Via internet research seems to be an issue constant with Nissan altimas. Is it a safety issue? Obviously. Brake lights are of most importance, and I believe Nissan should be held accountable for its faulty defects instead of having owners pay over $500 for an issue Nissan knew was only a matter of time to happen.”
NHTSA complaint #10421334, filed 2011-08, 35,000 miles“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).”
NHTSA complaint #10180871, filed 2007-01Related service bulletins
- 10032306Nov 27, 2013Nissan: exterior lamp fogging. Occasionally water is noticed in the exterior lamps. This is generally not due to a defect. All current exterior lamp assemblies are vented to the…
- 10032992Apr 27, 2010Nissan: xenon head lamp service. A xenon headlamp is not functioning because of an issue inside the headlamp assembly (an internal issue). In most cases, replacement of a bulb or…
- 10024181Jan 11, 20082007-2008 altima; speedometer issues and/or abs and brake light on.
- 10021508Apr 18, 2007Exterior lamp fogging.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 3% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 | 13 | 6% |
| 2017 | 18 | 5% |
| 2016 | 42 | 8% |
| 2015 | 270 | 28% |
| 2014 | 299 | 27% |
| 2013 | 442 | 19% |
| 2012 | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 7 | 2% |
| 2009 | 9 | 1% |
| 2008 | 9 | 1% |
| 2007 | 4 | 1% |
| 2006 | 9 | 1% |
| 2005 | 13 | 1% |
| 2004 | 6 | 2% |
| 2003 | 17 | 2% |
| 2002 | 41 | 4% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 4 | 4% |
| 1996 | 4 | 4% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 2 | 2% |
| 1993 | 3 | 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 complaintsEngine
31 complaintsBody and structure
27 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
17 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Nissan Altima
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.
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