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2007 Nissan Sentra Recalls, Problems & Maintenance

The 2007 Nissan Sentra has no open NHTSA recalls. Owners report 8 recurring issue clusters, led by “Loss of brake function from master cylinder failure.” Nissan owner's manuals split service into Schedule 1 (severe) and Schedule 2 (normal). Most US drivers fall under Schedule 1. The biggest preventable failure on Nissan vehicles is CVT transmission damage from extended fluid intervals — owners of Altima, Rogue, Sentra, Pathfinder, and Murano with CVT should not skip it.

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No open recalls on file. NHTSA lists no unrepaired safety recalls for this year, make and model. A recall can be issued at any time, and a specific car can still have one open — check yours by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Known issues & problems for this vehicle

What drivers and federal regulators have officially reported about the 2007 Nissan Sentra.

Reported to NHTSA

Loss of brake function from master cylinder failure

SERVICE BRAKES

15 NHTSA complaints · 2007-11 → 2026-06

“When I discovered the car was not stopping after depressing the peddle and the brake light was coming on. I checked the fluid level and fluid was needed. I topped the fluid level off and it did not solve the problem”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11743900
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN SENTRA. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND INFORMED THEM THAT THE BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE AN ABS RECALL AND IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10249330
“MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING A 2007 NISSAN SENTRA AND SHE NEEDED TO BRAKE SUDDENLY. ACCORDING TO THE POLICE REPORT SHE LEFT 74 FEET OF SKID MARKS AND WAS STILL UNABLE TO STOP. THE NISSAN WAS TOTALED”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10235737

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Rear suspension and alignment defect causing tire wear

SUSPENSION

16 NHTSA complaints · 2007-10 → 2020-04

“MY 2007 NISSAN SENTRA WAS PULLING HARD TO THE LEFT WITH BRAND NEW TIRES JUST INSTALLED THE DAY BEFORE, SO I BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AFTER TWO ALIGNMENTS HAD BEEN PERFORMED WITH NO CHANGE IN THE HANDLING OR PULLING OF THE CAR”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10292078
“A MANUFACTURING DEFECT OF THE REAR CROSS MEMBER DOES NOT ALLOW ADJUSTMENT FOR TOE ALIGNMENT WHICH RESULTED IN EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR CREATING AN INCALCULABLE RISK OF FAILURE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10237680
“REAR TIRES ARE WORNOUT @ 11,000 MILES. NISSAN REPLACED 2 REAR AXLES AND REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY AND 2 REAR TIRES. THEY CHANGED THE ALIGNMENT SPECS AND SAID IT WAS FINE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10221291

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Airbag warning light illumination without collision

AIR BAGS

20 NHTSA complaints · 2013-05 → 2025-01

“DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE HAS A OPEN CIRCUIT PER LOCAL NISSAN DEALER. ESTIMATE TO REPLACE IS $1627.63 AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CONSTANTLY BLINKS WHILE DRIVING”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11062927
“DRIVER AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING AND WON'T GO OFF. EVEN WHEN RESET IT RETURNS. WENT TO DEALER AND THEY CONFIRMED THAT THERE WAS SOMETHING WRONG BUT DIDN'T THINK IT WAS A RECALL, AND WOULD CHARGE CLOSE TO $1000 TO TROUBLESHOOT AND FIX”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10899017
“MY PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT CONTINUES TO FLASH WHEN SOMEONE IS SITTING IN IT OR NOT. IT NEVER SHUTS OFF”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10683972

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Airbag deployment malfunction in crashes

AIR BAGS

15 NHTSA complaints · 2008-09 → 2020-09

“WHILE WAITING AT A RED LIGHT THE SIDE PASSENGER AIRBAG EXPLODED”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11355029
“MY CAR WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR END ACCIDENT APRIL 2, 2015 WHILE STOPPED AT RED STOP ARROW LIGHT AND A FRONT END ACCIDENT 10-20-2015 WHILE STOPPED IN LEFT TURNING LANE AND NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. SAFETY ISSUE --AIRBAGS SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10852699
“HAD AUTO ACCIDENT INVOLVING A CALIFORNIA LA COUNTY PARKS UTILITY TRUCK 4-6 TONS DROVE INTO PASSENGER REAR BUMPER AT APPROXIMATELY 55-65 MPH. DRIVER FLED SCENE. DRIVER, PASSENGER AND SIDE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY CAUSING INJURIES”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10547426

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CVT transmission judder, whine, and failure

POWER TRAIN

14 NHTSA complaints · 2008-03 → 2021-12

“The cvt transmission is making a winning nose and has been doing so since I bought it”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11444089
“VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING STALLING ON A STOP AND HESITATING IN REVERSE FOR APPROXIMATELY 4 MONTHS. THOUGHT IT WAS DUE TO FUEL PUMP ISSUES. THEN, HEARD A LOUD CLICKING NOISE WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE TO SLOW. WAS TOLD MY TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10633600
“NISSAN TRANSMISSION LAST JUST FIVE YEARS BEFORE YOU NEEDS TO REPLACE THEM I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY GOING AROUND 65 TO 75 MPH WHEN MY CAR STARTED TO SLOW DOWN”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10469651

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Electric power steering loss while driving

STEERING

15 NHTSA complaints · 2007-01 → 2013-09

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN SENTRA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10459271
“I OWN A 2007 NISSAN SENTRA, THE POWER STEERING LIGHT (PS) CONTINUES TO COME ON AND THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING DOES NOT WORK ON OCCASION - IT HAS FAILED BEGINNING AT 1 YEAR OF OWNERSHIP AND HAS CONTINUED TO FAIL EVEN THIS MORNING - AUGUST 12, 2009”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10280231
“1-9-07 I PURCHASED A 2007 NISSAN SENTRA ON 1-13-07 THE PS LIGHT CAME ON AND THE POWER STEERING WAS OUT. IT CORRECTED ITSELF AND DROVE OKAY UNTIL 1-18, 2007 I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10179254

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Engine compartment fire while driving

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE

9 NHTSA complaints · 2008-08 → 2022-04

“Caught on fire under the hood and burned the car very badly. Fire department was called to extinguish the fire. The damage was total to the under the hood components and hoses and wiring harnesses”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11447962
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 NISSAN SENTRA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, SMOKE ENTERED THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10894740
“I WAS DRIVING DOWN 114 IN GRAPEVINE, TX HEADING TOWARD SOUTHLAKE, TX. THE ENGINE STUTTERED AND THEN SHUTDOWN AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I COASTED TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER OF THE HIGHWAY”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10565979

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Engine stalls or loses power while driving

ENGINE

7 NHTSA complaints · 2007-08 → 2017-07

“STALLS WHEN COMING TO A STOP. IN THE MORNING, ABOUT 3 MILES DOWN THE ROAD, AS SOON I COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AT A LIGHT THE CAR SHUTS OFF. RPMS DROP AND JUST SHUTS OFF. PUT IN PARK AND STARTS BACK UP. NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS NO CODES”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11002778
“WHILE AT A RED LIGHT WAITING FOR IT TO TURN GREEN THE ENGINE SPUTTERED, THE RPM'S REVVED UP REALLY HIGH, THEN THE ENGINE SUDDENLY CUT OFF”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10568542
“MY SON BOUGHT A 2007 NISSAN SENTRA S ON JULY 27, 2007. THIS VEHICLE HAS BROKE DOWN ON 08/03/07, 08/07/07, 08/10/00 AND AS OF TODAY IT IS STILL AT A NISSAN DEALER”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10199841

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Issues on other model years

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI). Complaint data refreshed Sep 20, 2026. Investigation data refreshed Sep 20, 2026.

We display NHTSA's record with attribution; we don't editorialize on what these complaints mean for any specific vehicle.

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Essential maintenance

Critical for safety and preventing major damage

Engine Oil & Filter

Every 5,000 mi

Replace synthetic-blend or full-synthetic oil every 5,000 miles under Schedule 1. Schedule 2: 7,500 miles. VR30DDTT (3.0L twin-turbo): full synthetic only.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$120–$160

Shop

~$85–$115

DIY

~$25–$55

Full synthetic costs more than conventional. 5-quart 0W-20 + filter is the typical bill.

Tire Rotation

Every 5,000 mi

Rotate tires every 5,000 miles. Front-wheel-drive Nissans (Altima, Sentra, Versa) wear front tires fast — don't skip rotations.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Free

Often free at the shop where you bought the tires — worth asking before paying.

CVT Fluid (NS-3)

Every 60,000 mi

Nissan officially calls CVT fluid 'lifetime,' but independent technicians and Nissan TSBs recommend replacement every 60,000 miles to prevent CVT failure. Use Nissan NS-3 fluid only — substitutes destroy the belt-and-pulley system.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$360–$500

Shop

~$255–$355

DIY

~$80–$180

CVT fluid is manufacturer-specific and pricey — do NOT substitute conventional ATF.

Brake Inspection

Every 7,500 mi

Inspect brake pads, rotors, and parking brake every 7,500 miles. Rogue and Pathfinder front pads typically last 35,000-50,000 miles.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Free

Most shops do this free as a courtesy with any service. Don't pay separately if you can avoid it.

Brake Fluid

Every 30,000 mi

Replace DOT 3 brake fluid every 30,000 miles or 2 years. Dark or amber fluid indicates moisture contamination.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$180–$200

Shop

~$125–$140

DIY

~$10–$25

DOT 3 or 4 — match the cap. Vacuum bleeders make this a one-person DIY.

Important maintenance

Keeps your vehicle running smoothly and efficiently

Engine Air Filter

Every 30,000 mi

Replace engine air filter every 30,000 miles, sooner if driving on dusty unpaved roads.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$60–$95

Shop

~$45–$70

DIY

~$15–$40

5-minute job on most cars; the airbox lid usually has clips, no tools needed.

Spark Plugs

Every 105,000 mi

Iridium-tipped spark plugs are rated 105,000 miles on QR25, MR20, and VQ35 engines. VR30DDTT: 60,000 miles due to higher cylinder pressures.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$285–$390

Shop

~$200–$275

DIY

~$25–$100

Iridium plugs cost more but last 100k+ miles. V6/V8 access varies wildly — some are tough.

Long-Life Coolant

Every 75,000 mi

Nissan Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue/green): first change at 105,000 miles, then every 75,000. Do not mix with other coolant chemistries.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$285–$330

Shop

~$200–$235

DIY

~$25–$60

Use the manufacturer-specified coolant — wrong color/chemistry can damage the cooling system.

Transfer Case / Rear Diff (AWD models)

Every 60,000 mi

On AWD and 4WD models, replace transfer case fluid and rear differential fluid every 60,000 miles.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$105–$140

Shop

~$75–$100

DIY

~$15–$40

AWD/4WD vehicles only. Easy drain-and-fill on most platforms.

Recommended maintenance

Extends the life of your vehicle and improves comfort

Cabin Air Filter

Every 15,000 mi

Replace cabin air filter every 15,000 miles. Located behind the glove box on Altima, Rogue, and Sentra.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$60–$95

Shop

~$45–$70

DIY

~$15–$40

Usually behind the glovebox. Shops charge labor for a 10-minute job — easy DIY win.

Fatal crash history & reported problems

Occupant deaths in fatal crashes (FARS)

153 crashes 1990–2024

How the 153 occupant deaths break down

111

driver deaths

42

passenger deaths

153

occupant deaths

Crash years covered: 1990–2024 This model year first appears in 2007 crashes. Older models have had more years on the road to appear in these crashes, so a higher count here does not by itself mean a vehicle is less safe.

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road. How to read this number

FARS 2024 data is an annual report file. NHTSA revises these records when the final file is published, so this count can change.

Why we show driver deaths too

Every vehicle has exactly one driver seat, so driver deaths line up fairly when you compare one model to another. Occupant deaths include passengers, so a three row SUV can show a higher number than a two seat car simply because it carries more people.

Both figures are plain counts, not rates. A rate would need to know how many of each vehicle are on the road, and that registration data is not public, so we do not publish rates or scores of any kind.

IIHS publishes driver death rates using this same driver only idea, paired with a registered vehicle years denominator we do not have. Their rates and these counts answer different questions, so do not read either number here as a safety rating.

Owner-reported problem signals

Separate from the federal fatality data above: complaints owners filed with NHTSA about this year and model. These are reports of problems, unverified, and are counted here only as signals.

21

complaints mentioning a crash

10

complaints mentioning a fire

Reviewed known issues for this vehicle

Typical U.S. ranges. Actual quotes vary by shop, parts choice, and vehicle condition.

How we estimate: Dealer = OEM parts × 1.4 + labor × $165/hr. Shop = parts + labor × $115/hr. DIY = parts only.

This maintenance schedule for the 2007 Nissan Sentra reflects Nissan's published service intervals and the Maintenance Reminder system. Your actual service needs may vary based on driving conditions, climate, and vehicle usage. Always consult your owner's manual for model-specific recommendations.

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