MYRModel Year Report

2007 Nissan Sentra

● Typical for this model
2007 Nissan Sentra
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:05:32.722Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Nissan Sentra Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2007 highlighted. 1982: 1 complaints 1982 1983: 1 complaints 1984: 3 complaints 1985: 6 complaints 1986: 6 complaints 1987: 36 complaints 1988: 37 complaints 1988 1989: 41 complaints 1990: 39 complaints 1991: 63 complaints 1992: 62 complaints 1993: 58 complaints 1994: 99 complaints 1994 1995: 117 complaints 1996: 141 complaints 1997: 108 complaints 1998: 58 complaints 1999: 59 complaints 2000: 171 complaints 2000 2001: 235 complaints 2002: 304 complaints 2003: 180 complaints 2004: 197 complaints 2005: 170 complaints 2006: 116 complaints 2006 2007: 154 complaints 2007 2008: 167 complaints 2009: 55 complaints 2010: 144 complaints 2011: 141 complaints 2012: 180 complaints 2012 2013: 638 complaints 2014: 380 complaints 2015: 347 complaints 2016: 266 complaints 2017: 228 complaints 2018: 183 complaints 2018 2019: 219 complaints 2020: 203 complaints 2021: 127 complaints 2022: 80 complaints 2023: 18 complaints 2024: 30 complaints 2024 2025: 25 complaints 2026: 8 complaints 2026
2007: 154 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19821
19831
19843
19856
19866
198736
198837
198941
199039
199163
199262
199358
199499
1995117
1996141
1997108
199858
199959
2000171
2001235
2002304
2003180
2004197
2005170
2006116
2007154
2008167
200955
2010144
2011141
2012180
2013638
2014380
2015347
2016266
2017228
2018183
2019219
2020203
2021127
202280
202318
202430
202525
20268

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 26%

26% of complaints: air bags — 40 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY DEATH
Show complaint excerpts

I HAD A ACCIDENT DRIVING DOWN A BUSY HIGHWAY AND I WAS STRUCK FROM BEHIND FORCING MY CAR INTO THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. THE AIR BAG NEVER IMPLODED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171205

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 NISSAN SENTRA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL FLIPPED SIDEWAYS AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF A PARKED VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171130

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20131009

STEERING 17%

17% of complaints: steering — 26 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
POWER TRAIN 7%

7% of complaints: power train — 11 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE 7%

7% of complaints: engine — 11 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7%

7% of complaints: electrical system — 11 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20080820 — service brakes, hydraulic

NISSAN IS RECALLING 169,202 MY 2007-2008 SENTRA PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED ROBERT BOSCH MASTER CYLINDER. DUE TO THE MACHINING IRREGULARITY BY THE SUPPLIER, THE INTERNAL SEAL GROOVE IN THE BODY OF SO

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MASTER CYLINDER/BRAKE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY AND IF BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE IS DETECTED, THE MASTER CYLINDER WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST

Campaign 08V311000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20161220 — DP (closed 20171002)

Scope of Recalls 08V311 and 09V431

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2007 Nissan Sentra — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (40 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (26 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 08V311000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 2007 Nissan Sentra reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Nissan Sentra is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Nissan Sentra?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2007 Nissan Sentra have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.