Most common 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid problems
Share of the 27 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Nissan Altima Hybrid complaints by model year
Best Altima Hybrid years: 2010, 2008. Years to avoid: 2009, 2007. Compare all years →
2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid recalls (1)
Electrical system › Software
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.
Remedy: Dealers will test the signal between the ocs and acu systems using a special tool to check that it is functioning as designed.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid:
Pedestrian alert sounds
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.
What 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid owners say
Air bags
Dear sir/ms., I would like to inform you that my car (2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid) accelerated suddenly and abruptly (first forward and then backwards), full throttle, on February 21, 2010, when I was trying to park it in the garage. The brakes failed and the air bags did not deploy during this incident. As a result, there was major damage to the car, our home and personal property. The costs for repair of our home and car, and replacement of personal property are enormous (>$30K). I believe that this incident was caused by defective electronics/computer/ electrical systems installed in the car. Nissan has inspected the car, but has not taken any responsibility or accountability. I do not consider this vehicle safe, and accordingly, I do not intend to get it repaired. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH, she applied the brakes and the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The vehicle drove over a curb, through a fence, and crashed into a wall. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was towed to an insurance approved body shop. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 88,109 updated 07/19/12 updated 07/23/12
Electrical system
Dear sir/ms., I would like to inform you that my car (2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid) accelerated suddenly and abruptly (first forward and then backwards), full throttle, on February 21, 2010, when I was trying to park it in the garage. The brakes failed and the air bags did not deploy during this incident. As a result, there was major damage to the car, our home and personal property. The costs for repair of our home and car, and replacement of personal property are enormous (>$30K). I believe that this incident was caused by defective electronics/computer/ electrical systems installed in the car. Nissan has inspected the car, but has not taken any responsibility or accountability. I do not consider this vehicle safe, and accordingly, I do not intend to get it repaired. …
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 freeway to a mechanic shop in the neighborhood. Mechanic found the battery fuse being melted & recommended me to take the car to the dealer. Upon diagnosis, dealer confirms that main wiring harness that goes from the engine through the vehicle to the EV battery that is located in the trunk of the vehicle is shorting out due to the wire being melted/harness being melted causing a resistance within the cable & hence causing the vehicle to stall & lose all power. …
Suspension
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 researching online that this is a common problem with the 2007 Altima - the bar is obviously defective and the problem should be addressed by Nissan. And I am not happy about the estimated cost of $500 to have it fixed.
I took my vehicle in to have the oil change done and was informed by the technician that the rear stabilizer bar on the passenger side was broken and a section of it was hanging down. I immediately took my vehicle to the dealership, where they placed it on the rack and confirmed this information. The broken stabilizer bar was removed and an order placed for the new part. The service manager at the dealership confirmed that "there were no signs of abuse" and that they just don't know what caused this!
2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | CVT | FWD | 35 / 33 / 34 |
EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid a good car?
Based on 27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 Altima Hybrid rates use caution: 1.6× as many complaints as a typical year of the Altima Hybrid at the same age. It is one of the Altima Hybrid years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid?
The air bags — 8 complaints, 30% of all complaints for this model year, most often about frontal. Next are the electrical system (6) and suspension (6).
How many recalls does the 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid have?
There is 1 recall for the 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid, the most recent from October 7, 2008 (software). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Nissan Altima Hybrid?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2010 and 2008. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2009 and 2007. See the full Nissan Altima Hybrid years comparison.
At what mileage do 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 56,000 miles; 50% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.