2007 Nissan Altima Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 4%of 471 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the steering of the 2007 Nissan Altima, 4% of the 471 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a rubbing or scraping sound coming from the front of my car only when I turn the steering wheel. The Nissan dealer could hear it but could not isolate it. It really sounds like a tire rubbing but there is plenty of room in the fender wells. It only happens when you turn the steering wheel backing or turning from a stop.”
NHTSA complaint #10308758, filed 2010-02, 35,000 miles“I was driving in my neighborhood and my rear sway bar snapped. It looks like it snapped due to corrosion. This shouldn't happen and I was lucky I wasn't on the highway. Nissan dealerships are unwilling to repair it for free because it wasn't recalled. Very dangerous situation.”
NHTSA complaint #10526134, filed 2013-07, 55,000 miles“For no apparent reason the rear stabilizer bar snapped on my 2007 Nissan Altima. The bar itself is hollow which surprised me. Believe this is a faulty Nissan part since my driving is not aggressive in any way and I did not hit anything or run through a pot hole or curb that might cause this kind of damage. Recommend Nissan issue a technical service bulletin or recall on this part for safety reasons. This compromises safe handling to some degree.”
NHTSA complaint #10663380, filed 2014-12, 89,954 miles“Approximately 12/24/12 noticed a knocking sound coming from the right rear. On 12/27/12 stopped to have tire pressure checked and asked if they could check the rear end. The tech advised that sway bar was broken in two on the right rear of vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10490703, filed 2013-01, 89,175 miles“2007 Nissan Altima rear sway bar snapped for no apparent reason and looking on line it appears that there are many cases of this happening, it most be something wrong with it and it might need to be recalled.”
NHTSA complaint #10521285, filed 2013-06, 60,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10243708Sep 21, 2023DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of…
- 10232652Feb 22, 2023DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of…
- 10192597Jul 6, 2015SERVICE INFORMATION When servicing run flat tires or low profile tires: - Special equipment and procedures are required to avoid damage. - Specifically, Tire Pressure Monitor…
- 10192524Feb 6, 2015SERVICE INFORMATION When diagnosing possible power steering gear (rack and pinion steering rack, or steering rack) leak issues, it may appear the steering rack is leaking when…
- 10192217Jul 23, 2013If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and…
- 10192216Jul 23, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item…
- 10192195Jun 17, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION If you confirm there is a need to replace the steering wheel switches on an Applied Vehicle for any reason: - Do not replace the driver air bag module. The…
- 10052407Jun 17, 2013Nissan: service information on the removal and installation of service parts, on certain vehicles, for the steering wheel switch, if needed, without replacing the driver airbag…
- 10043774Mar 22, 2012Nissan: altima, maxima; power steering hose service part change. The hose now comes without the pressure sensor. Do not damage pressure sensor upon removal or installation. If…
- 10024076Mar 27, 20082007 - 2008 altima; scraping noise from steering wheel. *nj updated 4/2/08.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 12% |
| 2023 | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 | 7 | 10% |
| 2020 | 20 | 11% |
| 2019 | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 | 12 | 5% |
| 2017 | 16 | 4% |
| 2016 | 16 | 3% |
| 2015 | 48 | 5% |
| 2014 | 58 | 5% |
| 2013 | 94 | 4% |
| 2012 | 17 | 4% |
| 2011 | 13 | 5% |
| 2010 | 20 | 5% |
| 2009 | 859 | 56% |
| 2008 | 37 | 4% |
| 2007 | 17 | 4% |
| 2006 | 15 | 2% |
| 2005 | 31 | 3% |
| 2004 | 11 | 4% |
| 2003 | 13 | 1% |
| 2002 | 15 | 1% |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 | 3 | 2% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 3 | 2% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 3 | 3% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
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 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 29, 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