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Fuel systemPart report

2007 Nissan Altima Fuel system Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
2%of 471 total for the year
Median mileage
73,698miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the fuel system of the 2007 Nissan Altima, 2% of the 471 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,698 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.

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 drive car started smoking. Under carriage erupted in flames. I was pull out of the car by driver on the highway before fire department of police officer were able to get to me. By this time the car was in gulf in flames.”

NHTSA complaint #10714260, filed 2015-05, 113,000 miles

“First, no problems but at regular oil maintenance, they said we had an oil leak. Had it fixed. Engine started stalling. No warning lights. Said had an oil leak of some kind. Fixed it again (so we thought). Happened again two months later - car started stalling. Engine light came on that time. Towed it Nissan. Said had an oil leak. Fixed it (again we thought). Two months later riding down road at low speed, car caught on fire. Got it put out before engulfed because of a gentleman passing by had a cooler full of water. Engine is now totally no good and have another year to pay on this car.”

NHTSA complaint #10526246, filed 2013-07, 95,000 miles

“The vehicle shakes, for a lack of better word it shudders during drives short or long, smells of gasoline constantly, randomly decides not to start, has fuel efficiency problems, is prone to overheating, the dealer confirmed there is an issue, but told me they can't do Anything about it because the fix used aftermarket parts and they refuse to do anything until the parts are changed back. The dealership even told me I might as well just run the vehicle to the ground due to that issue!”

NHTSA complaint #11571208, filed 2024-02

“The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, there was a loud noise heard from under the vehicle. After stopping to inspect the noise, he noticed a fuel leak. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who advised that there was a hole in the fuel tank, which needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was also notified who advised the contact to notify NHTSA to file a complaint and offered no further assistance. The failure mileage was 29,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10487560, filed 2012-12, 29,000 miles

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Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025114%
202425%
202074%
2019136%
201821%
2017174%
2016305%
2015283%
2014252%
2013492%
2012133%
2011104%
201072%
2009111%
2008212%
200792%
2006324%
2005353%
200493%
2003506%
2002565%
200174%
200064%
199956%
19981915%
199755%
199644%
199574%
199455%
199387%

Other parts of the 2007 Nissan Altima

Suspension
121 complaints
Brakes
70 complaints
Air bags
63 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
62 complaints
Engine cooling
44 complaints
Other or unknown
38 complaints
Electrical system
37 complaints
Engine
31 complaints
Body and structure
27 complaints
Steering
17 complaints
Vehicle speed control
17 complaints
Visibility (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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