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2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid, most often about the air bags (30% of complaints, typically around 12,500 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Altima Hybrid model year since 2000 and has 1 recall.
Most common 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid problems
Air bags
8 complaints · 30%Half of these problems showed up before 12,500 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
On 6/2/2008, I reported to the Nissan dealer that the passenger side airbag alert light was illuminated on several intermittent occasions when an adult was fully seated in the front passenger seat. The dealer checked the vehicle and reported: "inspected everything working as designed". On 10/2/2008, NHTSA campaign id…
The passenger airbag off light randomly goes on when someone is sitting in the passenger seat and the car is driving. It was brought to the dealer four times - once while it was happening but service was closed on that saturday afternoon. Three other times they couldn't duplicate problem. Was told it wouldn't effect…
Electrical
6 complaints · 22%Half of these problems showed up before 100,500 miles. Parts named most often: software.
My hybrid warning light came on and the car started to lose power on the highway. The dealer told me that the hybrid water pump had failed. Niacin did not have their own hybrid technology in 2007 so the hybrid system is from toyota. Toyota has recalled the hybrid water pumps for that model year because of failures.…
When I was driving on a highway at approximately 60mph, car gave shriek warning beacon, with all indicators lit up & abruptly came to a halt. In this incident car lost all electrical power. Hence I was only able to open the door via mechanical knob and run to the shoulder to save my life. Car has to be towed from…
Suspension
6 complaints · 22%Half of these problems showed up before 45,000 miles. Parts named most often: rear, front.
Heard unusual noises under the car and stopped by for mechanic to take a look. He reported that the rear sway bar has snapped at the connection point with no sign of damage otherwise to the bar. I am basically the only driver of this car and there is no reason whatsoever why this should have happened. I see from…
2007 Nissan altima rear sway bar broker for no apparent reason. I will have to call dealer for resolution. The internet notes this as a common problem on this car.
Engine
4 complaints · 15%2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid- while driving at highway speeds (approx. 65 MPH) the car shuddered and vibrated. The shuddering affected my ability to control the vehicle. I pulled over and had the vehicle towed to a Nissan dealership. The problem was diagnosed as carbon buildup in the engine. Part of the engine (including…
In march 2010 while in florida the engine in my 2007 hybrid altima developed a "knock" or "rap" when cold. I took the vehicle to the Nissan dealership in venice, fl and after keeping it overnight the dealer stated that the vehicle indeed has a problem that sounded like valves, but the dealership refused to work on…
Brakes
4 complaints · 15%The brake light switch system is failing on the Nissan altima. Hybrids and 2.5s the result is that you drive the car without knowing that the brake lights are not working. This is a common problem because issued ntb10-139 requiring replacment of swtich and harness sub assembly.
When depressed the brake lights did not come on. This is caused difficulty for car to start. Brake light switch setting was adjusted over the next two years, but finally in march of 2011 I noticed it again while following the car home one night that the brake lights were not coming on. It turns out that Nissan had an…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid recalls
Electrical: software
Risk: This could result in the passenger air bag being suppressed which could fail to provide adequate protection in the event of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will test the signal between the ocs and acu systems using a special tool to check that it is functioning as designed. If necessary, the seat cushion (containing ocs hardware) will be replaced with a new one manufactured to specification. The recall began on november 4, 2008. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.
Full defect summary
Nissan is recalling 204,361 my 2007-2008 altima, altima hybrid, 350z, 350z roadster, my 2008 altima coupe, rogue, my 2009 murano, and infiniti my 2007-2008 g35 sedan, my 2008 g37 coupe and ex35 passenger vehicles equipped with continental automotive systems' occupant classification system (ocs) control units. A varistor in the ocs control unit located in the passenger seat cushion may have been manufactured out of specification. Under certain conditions, this could cause an interruption of signal between the ocs and the air bag control unit (acu).
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Pedestrian alert sounds
Summary
Nhtsa received a petition on or about july 18, 2022, requesting that federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the united states. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under odi number 11486072. Fmvss 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 kg or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after march 1, 2021.on january 27, 2023, NHTSA opened defect petition (dp) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matt
Questions about the 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (8 complaints, typically around 12,500 miles); electrical (6 complaints, typically around 100,500 miles); suspension (6 complaints, typically around 45,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from October 7, 2008 (electrical). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2007 a bad year for the Nissan Altima Hybrid?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Altima Hybrid model year since 2000, with 27 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.
Other Nissan Altima Hybrid years
- 2007
- 2009